Hillbilly Paydayz

Get ready for one of the wildest weekends of the year at Famous Reading Outdoors. Hillbilly Paydayz 2026 is bringing a full weekend of mud, music, camping, contests, trail riding, food, vendors, and hillbilly shenanigans to the Darkwater Trail System.
This event is packed with cash prize contests, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, camping, and the new 150-Mile SXS Endurance Challenge.

Event Highlights
Hillbilly Paydayz will feature a weekend full of contests, activities, vendors, and entertainment, including:
• Mullet Contest – $500 prize
• Beer Belly Contest – $500 prize
• Duck Hunt – $500 prize
• Hot Dog Eating Contest – $500 prize
• Mud Wrestling – $500 prize
• Giant Beer Pong – $300 prize
• Toilet Seat Horseshoes – $300 prize
• One-Legged Challenge – $200 prize
• Cornhole Tournament – $1,000 prize
• Hanging Hotdogs
• Bonfire and stage activities
• Live concert
• Food & Merchandise vendors
All contest winners will receive trophies.

New for 2026: 150-Mile SXS Endurance Challenge
New for 2026, Hillbilly Paydayz will feature the 150-Mile SXS Endurance Challenge at Darkwater.

The challenge will include:
• 75 miles Saturday morning
• 75 miles Sunday morning
• 2-moto format

Kids Activities: Bring the whole family! Kids activities will include:
Inflatable Dinosaur Challenge: Bounce House
Overnight Stay/Camping: Stay all weekend and enjoy everything Hillbilly Paydayz has to offer.

Trail Access Notice
Trails will be open at 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
Trails will be closed from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday for event activities.

SELECT below to purchase gate event tickets for FRO Members / Non-Members