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Winter Wonderland @ Windrock 2023

Thu, Jan 12

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Windrock Event Pavilion

Venture Unknown invites you to our biggest event of the year....Our 3rd annual WINTER WONDERLAND @ WINDROCK!!!!! REGISTRATION IS CLOSED !!!!

Winter Wonderland @ Windrock 2023
Winter Wonderland @ Windrock 2023

Time & Location

Jan 12, 2023, 8:00 AM – Jan 16, 2023, 10:00 AM

Windrock Event Pavilion, 599 Windrock Park Ln, Oliver Springs, TN 37840, USA

Guests

About the Event

Winter Wonderland @ Windrock 2023!!!!!!

*********************REGISTRATION IS CLOSED SORRY WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONE!!!

Venture Unknown is heading back to offroad Disneyland!!! We welcome everyone to join us for our 3rd annual Winter Wonderland @ Windrock! aka #www2023!

This event will be full of fun for everyone brave enough to weather the cold! This is how we find out just how crazy our members are!

There will be a lot of info in these details so READ CAREFULLY

The plan......

#explore This event is about hitting the trails! Like last time we will have experienced team captains and co captains to lead teams no bigger than 10 through out this 73,000 acre park. We will break these teams up and accommodate 3 different build levels. Mild built 4x4 (no lift, no armor, 31s) , moderately built 4x4 (2in lift, some armor, 33s) and then there's the ones looking for a challenge (3" lift, armor/sliders, winch, 33s-35s. This is NOT 2wd territory! We typically stay off the black diamond trails and will only create that team per request. Last year this was a big success in handling 150+ rigs that showed up! Trail traffic...... Shoot we had the whole park to ourselves and everyone had room to spread out. This is the event where EVERYONE is invited! No max rig count, no tiny campsites, we have a 20 acre field to ourselves! Our own lil pop up Venture Unknown city!

There will be a raffle thanks to the generosity of many sponsors. We will announce those sponsors as they roll in. Last year we gave away tons of Warn products, a set of BFG tires, Morimoto lights, gift certificates from LFD Offroad, Midland radios, swag bags from our neighboring groups, and much more!

#educate We plan to bring in people who are knowledgeable in their field to share their skills with us all in scheduled workshops! Everything from recovery, first aid, 12 volt, meal prep, BFG Q&A, GAIA, Communications (GMRS) and more

Hungry?? We are bringing back the chili war..... I mean cook off!

We will be serenade by Philip Pielow in the evening. More musical acts are being sought after too! Let us know if you have talent.

Venture Unknown swag bags for everyone who registers!

Event shirts avail! Sale starts Nov 26th - Dec 11th

Camping included! (for those that don't get a niiiice warm cabin There will be a ticket for those staying off-site.

Firewood provided for those that wanna join up for some bourbon and campfire stories

#encorage We want to know of any veteran, or anyone who loves to get out but maybe struggling to do so. We will offer promo codes to those that served our country. Let us know if you served.

If you have any questions please ask in the discussion on FB so we may share our answers with others who may have the same question.

Stay informed.

Share this with others! Let's make this a community event! All groups are welcome!

Now let's do this! Let's make this THE event of the year!

THIS IS WHERE WE NEED YOUR FULL ATTENTION PLEASE

When?

Official event days are.... January Thurs 12th (Early Arrival), Friday 13th, Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th, Monday 16th (Late Departure)

Early arrival or Late departure??

Early arrival is possible to show up  after 12pm Jan 12th Thursday and/or extend your stay till 10am January 16th Monday.

We will offer 2 day, 3 day, and 4 day tickets. 

Just note there are no official rides or events planned for Thursday or Monday.

Due to Windrock charges per night for each rig we must collect camping for each night you plan to stay in the event area. BUY THE RIGHT TICKET! I have to provide an accurate rig count to the park for each night.

Where?

Windrock Park Pavilion

599 Windrock Park Ln, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

This is located in the back of the campground

READ THIS

Windrock park permits 

Park permits are not included in this event. You must purchase permits on their website, campground office,or general store.

Please arrive with your permit in hand for ALL passengers at check in or by drivers meeting.

Windrock park info

Permit  

https://permits.stayatwindrockpark.com/online-land-use-permit

Phone number 

(865) 435-3492 

General Store Address

921 Windrock Road, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

Event Registration

Opens Oct 16th

Closes Dec 31st OR UNTIL Capacity WE ARE AT CAPACITY SORRY.

Communications

GMRS (Channels will be assigned depending on your team #)

We will have people to help set your radio up 

Workshop scheduled Friday at 5pm

Recommended handheld

Midland GXT1000

Ticket information 

There are 4 main types of tickets onsite camping , offsite camping , 16 or over passengers, and extra event packs

Onsite vs Offsite 

Some may choose to stay off site in cabins or hotels. We have an offsite ticket for you. Your ticket will not include camping fees but will include an event pack.

What is an "event pack"

5 raffle tickets, event patch, event sticker, VU special gift, event lanyard, provided firewood, dinner for Fri and Sat night, workshops, and live entertainment.

Camping/per rig tickets $70

Camping ticket includes 2 night stay for 1 rig/driver and an event pack

Each additional night is $10

Driver off-site event tickets $35

Includes entry, dinner, and an event pack minus camping fees.

Passenger ticket $10

(15 or under is free) 

Includes access into event area, dinner, workshops, entertainment NO EVENT PACK

Additional / extra event pack $25

This is in case one of your passengers wants 5 raffle tickets, event sticker, patch, and special VU gift. This is optional this year. 

Extra Raffle Tickets $20

Want to win those tires ??? We have lots of prizes ....come get em!!

Example of ticket purchases

Example #1

2 night onsite camping per rig/driver,  1 passenger 16 or over, 1 extra event pack???

Purchase 1 camping ticket $70 / 1 passenger ticket $10 / 1 extra event pack $25

Total = $105

Example #2

Driver offsite camping, hotel, or cabin with 2 passengers and one of you wants an extra event pack??? 

Purchase 1 driver offsite ticket $35, 2 passengers (over 16) 2x$10 = $20, and 1 extra event pack $25 = $80 total

*EVERY PASSENGER (16 OR OVER) WHETHER OFFSITE OR ONSITE NEEDS A PASSENGER TICKET*

EVENT PACKS FOR PASSENGERS ARE OPTIONAL THIS YEAR 

Facilities

Bath house and restrooms are on site at the campground with hot showers approximately 1/4 mile from event area 

We will have a Porta potty brought in on-site near the event pavilion 

Shirt sales

Shirts and hoodies are onsale on our website till DEC 11th. This is a presale. We will bring your shirt to the event at check in. I'll give you a hint ....We are destroying a snowman with a rig!

***********************SEE SCHEDULE FOR ITINERARY*****************************

Rig requirments

Please answer the question during registration regarding the 3 levels of build/experience/difficulty 

Mild (no lift, no armor, 31s)

Moderate (2in lift, some armor, 33s)

Difficult (3" lift, armor/sliders, winch, 33s-35s)

(This question is asked during registration) 

We will assign you to a team captain who will accommodate your experience level. We cant guarantee there wont be challenges as Windrock trails change constantly. Listen to your spotter and choose your difficulty wisely

*****IMPORTANT NOTES*****

DO NOT SKIP READING THIS

-THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

-PER WINDROCK POLICY ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL INSIDE THE TRAIL SYSTEM. THEY WILL CHECK. CAMP AREA --ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED. NO DRUNKEN BEHAVIOR PLEASE!

-SPEED LIMIT INSIDE CAMPGROUND IS 15MPH DONT BE THE GUY THAT GETS PULLED OVER.

-READ THE VENTURE UNKNOWN CODE OF CONDUCT IN THE POLICY OF THIS EVENT.

-WAIVERS WILL NEED TO BE SIGNED FOR BOTH WINDROCK AND VENTURE UNKNOWN (NO EXCEPTIONS)

-VENTURE UNKNOWN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR RIG.

-ARRIVE TOPPED OFF WITH FUEL

-EVERY INDIVIDUAL THAT RIDES THE TRAILS AT WINDROCK NEEDS A PARK PERMIT. (SEE LINK ABOVE) 

-ONLY PURCHASE PERMITS FOR THE DAYS YOU INTEND TO RIDE. ONLY 2 OFFICIAL GUIDED DAYS ARE PLANNED

-SOMETIME IT IS BENIFICIAL TO BUY AN ANNUAL PASS IF PLANNING TO RETURN A SECOND TIME TO WINDROCK (THEY PAY FOR THEMSELVES) 

-WINDROCK PARK PERMITS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN VU TICKET PRICES 

-PROMO CODES OFFERED TO VETERANS, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS PLEASE REACH OUT TO SEAN FOR DETAILS

Our gracious sponsors so far... More added daily! 

4 Air Systems

JC Customs

All American Liquors

Gorilla Dirt

Overland Vehicle Insurance

Southern Wheelers

Mike Johnsons Adventure Outfitters

OReilly's 

LFD OFFROAD 

ATO Tuning

BFG

Spiderwebshade

Lightforce

Prodigal Overland 

Metal tech

Super Overland

INCA 4X4

If interested in sponsoring this event please reach out to us 

ventureunknown4x4@gmail.com

Charity

We will donate some of the proceeds from this event to TREAD Lightly!. 

We also will offer discounts to veterans. Please reach out to me if you are a veteran so I may share a promo code with you. Thank you for your service! 

Food Drive!!

Bring a can good and get a raffle ticket. LIMIT OF 10 TICKETS

Official HASHTAG

#www2023

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We will see you there!!!!!!!!!!!

Schedule


  • 11 hours 50 minutes

    Early Arrivals

    Event Area

  • 9 hours 30 minutes

    Check in

    Event gate
26 more items available

Tickets

  • 2 NIGHT ONSITE CAMPING

    This ticket includes 2 NIGHTS ONLY. (Fri and Sat) camping fees per rig/driver and 1 event pack (VU gift, patch, sticker). The 2 night camping ticket is the most popular ticket for this event. If not planning to arrive early (Thurs night) or stay late (Sun night) this is the ticket for you. Try to get to camp Friday afternoon. Workshops start at noon! Note: Myself and others will be staying Thurs - Monday.

    $70.00
    +$1.75 service fee
    Sold Out
  • 3 NIGHT ONSITE CAMPING

    Arriving early? Leaving late? Need an extra night? This is the ticket for you. Includes the 2 nights of the event (plus Thurs OR Sunday night) and 1 event pack (VU gift, sticker, patch, 5 raffle tickets) .

    $80.00
    +$2.00 service fee
    Sold Out
  • 4 NIGHT ONSITE CAMPING

    Arriving early (Thurs) AND leaving late?? This is the ticket for you! Includes 4 nights onsite camping and 1 event pack.

    $90.00
    +$2.25 service fee
    Sold Out
  • EXTRA EVENT PACK

    Have passengers that want the special VU gift, event patch, event sticker, and 5 more raffle tickets??

    $25.00
    +$0.63 service fee
    Sold Out
  • PASSENGER TICKET

    Bringing the kiddo? Copilot? Every passenger 16 or older needs to have an event ticket. ****THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET***** EVENT IS SOLD OUT *****PURCHASE THIS ONLY IF YOU ARE RIDING WITH AN ALREADY REGISTERED VEHICLE******

    $10.00
    +$0.25 service fee
    Sale ended
  • OFFSITE CAMPERS

    Too cold to camp in the field with us crazies?? This is the ticket for you. This ticket includes 1 event pack (VU gift, patch, sticker, 5 raffle tickets) and access to event activities (guided rides, dinners, raffle, workshops) DONT FORGET YOUR PASSENGERS NEED A TICKET TOO

    $35.00
    +$0.88 service fee
    Sold Out
  • (5) Additional Raffle Tickets

    Increase your odds to walk away with awesome overlanding gear in the WWW2023 Raffle. Raffle Items will range from swag bags, recovery gear, radios, rig accessories, and of course 5 BFG Tires!!

    $15.00
    +$0.38 service fee
    Sale ended
  • ONE EXTRA NIGHT (Thurs or Sun)

    You decided to stay late or come early... You must have the correct amount of nights you stay paid for per Windrock. EXAMPLE 1: You bought a 2 day ticket (Sat & Sun) .... You now decided you want to come early on Thurs..... Buy a 1 night ticket. EXAMPLE 2: You bought a 3 day ticket. (Thurs, Fri, Sat) or (Fri, Sat, Sun) And decided you want to come early OR stay late. THIS TICKET IS NOT A STAND ALONE TICKET. THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO DIDN'T BUY THE CORRECT TICKET TO BEGIN WITH.

    $10.00
    +$0.25 service fee
    Sale ended
  • ONSITE LATE TICKET

    This ticket is for Fri and Sat night ONSITE LATE registration. NO SWAG WILL BE INCLUDED IN THIS TICKET. If you want to come in early (Thurs) or stay late (Sun) please add the one night ticket to your order. You will be assigned to a team and access to all workshops and entertainment . You will also be givin 5 raffle tickets. . The flat rate is so we can mitigate the demand and still offer the attendees a quality event.

    $50.00
    +$1.25 service fee
    Sold Out
  • OFFSITE LATE TICKET

    This ticket is for OFFSITE LATE registration. NO SWAG WILL BE INCLUDED IN THIS TICKET. You will be assigned to a team and access to all workshops and entertainment . You will also be givin 5 raffle tickets. This ticket was to offer spots in the event that were sold out. The rate is so we can mitigate the demand and still offer the attendees a quality event. DON'T FORGET, YOUR PASSENGERS.

    $30.00
    +$0.75 service fee
    Sale ended
  • RIG CAMPING ONSITE / COPILOT

    This ticket is ONLY for people wanting to camp in the event in their rig but is riding copilot in someone else's rig. This ticket will not allow you to be assigned to a team and your rig CAN NOT join a team. TEAMS ARE FULL! This ticket covers Windrock camping fees for up to 4 days only! You will still need a park permit to ride copilot in someone else's rig per Windrock policy. Permits are avail at Windrock General Store. This ticket will still include 5 raffle tickets and event activities.

    $40.00
    +$1.00 service fee
    Sold Out

Total

$0.00

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