DuneFest 2014 - The Scoop
July 23, 2014
UTVUG Staff
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce along with Polaris are proud to present DuneFest 2014, July 30 – August 3rd. This five-day event is filled with exciting, fun Adult and Kid activities including: Moto Cross Racing, Free style Shows, Sand Drags, Poker Run, New kids Treasure Hunt, Show N’ Shine, Drive-In Movie Night, Charity Auction, evening entertainment featuring Rock The Dunes Saturday night, A Canned Food Drive to benefit the Reedsport Food Pantry, and many more activities.
Vendor Row will offer ATV/ UTV’s, clothing, crafts, and ATV/UTV accessories. Vendor Row and is open daily from 9am to 6pm with food vendors staying open later for dinner.
DuneFest 2014 offers: Onsite sand camping and off site camping, free parking and free shuttle bus service from Winchester Bay, A Kid’s Safe ATV Riding Area, and Non Ethanol Gasoline (premium fuel 92 octane) available in Salmon Harbor at the fuel dock.
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce recognizes the significance of the ATV/UTV industry and welcomes all participants, sponsors, and vendors. With their help, and the help of hundreds of volunteers, DuneFest is the premiere ATV/UTV sand event in the country. DuneFest is a family-friendly atmosphere and boast the slogan: THE MOST FUN A FAMILY CAN HAVE IN THE SAND.
For additional information go to www.dunefest.com or call the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce (541) 271-3495 or (800) 247-2155.
Facilities under Special Use Permit with the Siuslaw National Forest & Douglas County Parks.
WHAT: DuneFest 2014
WHERE: Winchester Bay / Umpqua Dunes
WHEN: July 30< – August 3rd
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
General Contact: 800-247-2155
DuneFest 2014 Schedule (Tentative Schedule)
TUESDAY, July 29th
8:00am - Camp Check-in and Pre-registration booth opens at Fisherman’s Memorial on Salmon Harbor Drive
WEDNESDAY, July 30th
8:00 am - Camp Check-in and registration all day
8:00 am - Welcome to DuneFest Pancake Breakfast, first come first serve 150 people to the Can-Am/ BRP Booth Main stage area. Sponsored by Can-am/ BRP
9:00 am - Youth Safety classes open. See map for NEW location
9:00 am - Vendor Area opens
9:00 am - DuneFest 2014 FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN ACTIVITY AREA OPENS sign up at the Albany MX TRACK AREA
10:00 am - Adult/Kid Close to pin race MX track area
10:00 am - Event Registration Booth (Poker Run, New KIDS Treasure Hunt, Tire Toss, etc. opens IN VENDOR ROW (DECIBEL CHECK REQUIRED for Poker Run & Night Ride testing available Main stage)
11:00 am - Girls Exhibition Relay races, Presented by Zen Pro Racing
2:00 pm - Mini Warriors Quadcross Grand Prix MX track area
2:30 pm - 80cc - 110cc Amateur/Expert
3:00 pm - 250cc 4 Stroke Amateur/Expert – 400cc Amateur/Expert
3:30 pm - 450cc Amateur/Expert
THURSDAY, July 31st
8:00 am - Camp Check-in and registration all day
8:00 am - DuneFest Pancake Breakfast, first come first serve 150 people to the John Deere Booth Main stage area. Sponsored by John Deere
9:00 am - Youth Safety classes open. See map for NEW location
9:00 am - Vendor Area open
9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Free Shuttle bus service begins
9:00 am - DuneFest 2014 FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN ACTIVITY AREA OPENS sign up at the Albany MX TRACK AREA
10:00 am - Event Registration Booth (Poker Run, New KIDS Treasure Hunt, Tire Toss, etc. opens IN VENDOR ROW (DECIBEL CHECK REQUIRED for Poker Run & Night Ride testing available Main stage)
10:00 am - Barrel Racing Side X Side MX track area, Sponsored by JRI shocks
12:00 pm - Barrel Racing Men and Women classes MX track area
2:00 pm - Barrel Racing Kids up to 12 years old MX track area
3:30 pm - Kid's Best Poker Hand Fun Run MX track area
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Show & Shine Registration at Main Stage Area Presented by ModQuad, Co-sponsored by Safeworker
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Show & Shine at Main Stage Area Presented by ModQuad, Co-sponsored by Safeworker
9:00 pm - Movie Night – Drive-In Movie at Main Stage Area, Presented by
Polaris® Visa® Card
DuneFest Video Highlight Footage
Feature Presentation - LEGO'S
(Refreshments available)
THURSDAY DRAGS
Oregon Offroad Racing Association Sand Drag Racing
DRAG STRIP - Be sure to REGISTER for all Sand Drag Races on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Race Track
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Drag Strip Open Test & Tune
FRIDAY, August 1st
8:00 am - Camp Check-in and registration all day
8:00 am - DuneFest Pancake Breakfast, first come first serve 150 people to the Arctic Cat Tent Main stage area. Sponsored by Arctic Cat
9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Free Shuttle bus service begins
9:00 am - Vendor Area open
Noon - Pre-Registration booth closes at Fisherman’s Memorial
9:00 am - DuneFest 2014 FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN ACTIVITY AREA OPENS sign up at the Albany MX TRACK AREA
Ironman Grand Prix MX track area
10:00 am - Event Registration Booth (Poker Run, New KIDS Treasure Hunt, Tire Toss, etc. opens IN VENDOR ROW (DECIBEL CHECK REQUIRED for Poker Run & Night Ride testing available Main stage)
10:00 am - Ironman Grand Prix First Annual "FOOT" race MX track area
11:30 am - Ironman Classes 400cc and up ages 12 and older MX track area
Noon - Kid's 90cc and up, ages 8 to 14 Women 200cc - 400cc ages 10 and older
2:00 pm - Ironman Classes 450cc and up ages 12 and older
11:30 am - 1:00 pm NEW Kids Treasure Hunt Presented by ModQuad, Co-sponsored by Elka, Safeworker, and Muzzy's
2:00 pm - Youth Safety classes open. See map for NEW location
2:00 pm - Ironman Classes 450cc and up ages 12 and older Amateur/Expert MX track area
3:00 pm - Side X Side Last Man Standing MX track area, Sponsored by JRI shocks
3:00 pm - Tire Toss Presented by GMZ Race Products, Sponsored by MotoGear at Main Stage Area Men, Women, & Kid classes win a set of paddle tires
4:00 pm - ATV Last Man Standing 450cc Quads and bigger (sign-up early limited to 20 participants )MX track area
7:30 pm - Quad Freestyle Show by X Games Gold Medalist, Colton Moore & crew at Main Stage Area, Presented by Cottage Grove Yamaha
8:30 pm - DuneStar Racing night ride Co-sponsored by Light it up offroad, Northwest truck and warning light, Trail Tech, Whip it light rods, and Tiger lights Join us for an all-age, family-friendly group ride through the Oregon Dunes, New Starting Location “MAIN STAGE” event to begin at 9:00 pm (Decibel check, and registration required)
10:00 pm - Lux Lighting Systems Night show & shine, Co-sponsored by Trail Tech, Whip it light rods, and Tiger lights. Join us for an all-age, family-friendly event (Pre-registration required, Event Registration Booth. located on vendor row)
9:30 pm - DJ Klassic
Stage/Sound
by VORIS Sound
Bring your own chair
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED
FRIDAY DRAGS
Oregon Offroad Racing Association Sand Drag Racing
DRAG STRIP
9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Sportsman Time runs and elimination
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Kids Time runs & elimination
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Side X Side Race
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - PRO BIKES $ 350 to win, $ 150 for second
see track for details
4:00 pm - Cars, Jeeps, Buggies, & Dragsters times and elimination
SATURDAY, August 3rd
8:00 am - Camp Check-in and registration all day
8:00 am - DuneFest Pancake Breakfast first come first serve 150 people to the Polaris area near Main stage, Sponsored by Polaris
9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Free Shuttle bus service begins
9:00 am - Vendor Area open
9:00 am - DUNEFEST 2014 FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN ACTIVITY AREA OPENS sign up at the Albany MX TRACK AREA
9:30 am - Winchester Bay QuadCross Races MX track area
9:40 am - 70 -125cc Amateur or Expert MX track area
10:00 am - 200 - 400cc 4 stroke Amateur or Expert MX track area
Noon - Pro Race
10:00 am - 10:30 am Polaris RZR Poker Run Registration Main Stage Area
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Can Food Drive Main Stage Area Sponsored by ModQuad.
10:30 am - 1:30 pm Polaris Poker Run, Co-sponsored by Polaris® Visa® Card
(DECIBEL CHECK REQUIRED)
1:00 pm - Ages 30 years and older Amateur or Expert MX track area
1:30 pm - Dirt bikes, class(s) tbd. MX track area
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Polaris Poker Run Hands turned in at the Main Stage winning hands announced at 2:15 don't be late
2:00 pm - 450CC Amateur MX track area
3:00 pm - Pro Race
3:30 pm - Side X Side Classes, Sponsored by JRI shocks
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Quad Freestyle Show by X Games Gold Medalist, Colton Moore & crew at Main Stage Area, Presented by Cottage Grove Yamaha
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Albany MX Area Presentation of Trophies and Prizes to Race Winners Main Stage
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Oregon Offroad Racing Association Sand Drag's Presentation of Trophies and Prizes to Race Winners Main Stage
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - ATV Charity Auction at The Main Stage Area sponsored by the Vendors and Sponsors of DuneFest 2014
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Quad Freestyle Show by X Games Gold Medalist, Colton Moore & crew at Main Stage Area, Presented by Cottage Grove Yamaha
8:00 pm – 9:30 – live music
9:30 pm - DJ Klassic
Stage/Sound.
by VORIS Sound
Bring your own chair
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED
SATURDAY DRAGS
Oregon Offroad Racing Association Sand Drag Racing
9:00 am - 10:30 am Thumper Wars
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Banshee Bash
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm PRO Side X Side Race. $ 350 to win, $ 150 for second
see track for details, Sponsored by Polaris
2:00pm - KING OF THE DUNES RACE
The first and second place winners of all classes, throughout the week are eligible to race. NO ENTRY FEE
Please Note: All Times are approximate: It is the racers responsibility to be at the track at the right time
SUNDAY, August 4th
Open Play Day
9:00am - Noon - Vendor Area open
Free Air Station located at the Pre-Registration Booth location Provided Mast Bros. Towing.
Keep The Oregon Dunes Clean by leaving your area pristine Please leave garbage at the dumpsters Drive Safely!
Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce Thanks you for participating in DuneFest 2014, see you next year.
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