2023 FCATVA Spring Kickoff Ride!!
May 13, 2023 – Crandon International Off-Road Raceway, Crandon, WI
Starting off the 2023 Season will be the biggest of all of our rides, the 2023 Forest County ATV Association Spring Kickoff Ride! This year we partnered with our friends at the Crandon International Raceway for a ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity! The day starts at 9am at the Crandon International Raceway Pavilion with our Monthly Meeting, all are welcome! The Forest County Veterans Post will be frying up burgers, brats and hot dogs for a small fee from 10-11:30 and then it’s time to ride!
The ride starts with a PARADE LAP around the most famous Off-Road raceway in the world, the Holy Grail of dirt short courses, the Big House, Crandon International Raceway (weather dependent of course!) It’s not everyday you get to ride the track that so many legends have raced on over the tracks 50 year history!
The ride leaves the Course and heads to two pit stops along a 60 mile ride that showcases some of our best trails! Stops include the famous Johnnie’s Resort and Charlie’s Lake Metonga Resort on the South shore of beautiful Lake Metonga. The ride concludes in Downtown Crandon at The Night Owl for live music and food!
Come join us for our most popular ride of the year! Kick off the season right, meet some new riding partners, and say thanks to the hardworking volunteers of the best ATV/UTV club around, Forest County ATV Association!
–Mike, President
2023 Let’s Ride in Wisconsin / New Rider Ride
May 20, 2023 – Wabeno Trailhead, Wabeno, WI
Are you new to riding? Just purchase a machine but not sure where or how to ride? Want to learn more about our area or ride with the people who make the trails happen? Well, join us on May 20th!
Forest County ATV Association is PROUD to partner with the Wisconsin ATV / UTV Association, Inc. in the first ever “Lets Ride in Wisconsin” Event!
This guided ride is catered toward people who are new to the ATV/UTV Scene and will provide a relaxed slower paced ride through some of the best trails in Forest County. Trail Patrol Ambassadors, WATVA Board Members, and DNR ATV Safety instructors will be on the ride to assist with questions and provide positive feedback on trail ethics and answer any questions you may have.
Details are in the link below as well as a sign up. We will be starting from the trailhead in Wabeno, making a lunch stop at Burgt’s Last Resort Bar and Grill, and will be taking a different route back to the Wabeno trailhead, stopping along the way to answer questions or provide feedback.
With so many new riders entering the sport of ATV/UTV Riding, we want to make sure we start you off with the correct information and tools to make sure you have thousands of safe and fun miles!!!
Come join us by signing up (for free) below. We can’t wait to ride with you!
–Mike, President
2023 FCATVA Special Needs Ride
Hiles-Pine Lake Campground is partnering with the Forest County ATV Association to do our first Special Needs Ride on June 10, 2023.
We are working with the community to create a fun-filled day for families with special needs children/adults. We also welcome teachers, therapists and others that support those with special needs.
Guests will have the opportunity to stay for the events including a meal that they can purchase, which is being prepared by the American Legion. We will have an ice cream truck, balloon twister, face painter and music at 7pm.
The Forest County ATV Association is organizing two rides. The long ride will be 60 miles, while the other ride will be about 20 miles.
Forest County ATV members can provide rides, you can bring your own ATV/UTV or you can rent one from Northwoods Powersports Adventures at (920) 889-5367. There will be limited rides available from FCATVA Members so bringing your own machine or renting one is encouraged!
There is no fee to register, but you must register by May 28th to participate. You can contact the ATV Association at (715) 889-3617 or forestcountyatv@gmail.com.
Families can stay for the weekend or just come for the ride. For accommodations, you can contact Hiles-Pine Lake Campground at (715) 902-9331 or book online at www.hiles-pinelakecampground.com
–Mike, President
2023 FCATVA/Women in the Outdoors Women’s Ride
July 8th, 2023 – Padus Nicolet Gun Club, Wabeno, WI
Women, it’s your time to shine!
Come join us as we partner with Wisconsin Women in the Outdoors for our first Women’s Ride!
The day starts with our monthly club meeting at the Padus-Nicolet Gun Club at 9am. After the meeting, it’s time to hop behind the wheel or handlebars ladies!
Join us for a guided 40 mile ride through the beautiful Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Make sure to pack a lunch as we’ll be stopping to eat at a rustic campsite along the babbling Peshtigo River. Forest County ATV Association will be providing water for the ride. The ride then heads back to the Padus Nicolet Gun Club for a recap of the day and meet and greet.
This ride is meant for ladies to get behind the wheel or handlebars, not the men! The men are allowed to be on the ride but not be the drivers.
It’ll be a great time of riding in Forest County, come join us!
–Mike, President
2023 FCATVA Summer Long Poker Run!
Last years End of the Season / Poker Run Book Turn In Party was HISTORIC! Come join us this year as we make it even better!
The event starts with Poker Run book turn in, live music, silent auction and raffle prizes at 2pm.
New this year will be a Show ‘n Shine with prizes awarded to the top ATV’s and UTV’s. Details are still being worked out for categories and times.
Times and details are still being worked out and will be posted soon. Make sure to collect your stamps from all our map sponsors this year and make the 2023 season the best one yet!
–Mike, President