NOVA TRAILFEST 2026

NOVA Trailfest - First timers -

Welcome to your first Northeast Offroad Vehicle Alliance (NOVA) Trailfest—an unforgettable weekend of adventure, community and off-road fun that has been going on for over 20 years! Whether you're new to off-roading or a seasoned enthusiast, Trailfest offers something for everyone. Held at the scenic Rausch Creek Off-Road Park in Pennsylvania, this three-day event features guided trail runs for all skill levels. Two nights of catered dinners, and a massive raffle packed with over $15,000 in prizes hosted at Twin Grove Campground (White Pine Pavilion). You'll meet fellow off-roaders, learn new techniques, and experience some of the best trails the Northeast has to offer. Come prepared for great times, great people, and memories that will keep you coming back year after year!

NOVA Registration Fees

Purchase your ticket for the Driver/Vehicle plus additional tickets for passengers & T-shirts.

Driver: $80 Includes Friday BBQ, Saturday BBQ

Adult Passenger: $50 Includes Friday BBQ, Saturday BBQ

Child Passenger (5-13): $20 Includes Friday BBQ, Saturday BBQ.

Children 4 and under are FREE!

T-Shirts

All shirts are maroon. Men's sizes are crew neck. Women's sizes are V-neck.

All T-Shirts must be pre-purchased online via the TICKETS link. Only pre-purchased T-Shirts will be distributed at the event. No shipping is available.

Rausch Creek Entrance Fees

Rausch Creek fees are NOT included in Trailfest registration. Please see www.rc4x4.org for pricing, requirements, waivers, etc. You will save time by completing their waivers and buying their tickets in advance.

Lodging

This site is for event registration only, please make your own lodging arrangements in advance.

Suggestions:

• Hampton Inn Selinsgrove/Shamokin Dam
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pottsville
• Twin Grove RV Resort & Cottages - twingrove.com

Please make your own lodging arrangements.

Food

An outstanding BBQ dinner, with appetizers, sides and dessert for Friday and Saturday nights is provided with your registration!

BACK AGAIN for 2026 - Food Truck! Our caterer will arrive Friday and Saturday mornings for breakfast and/or bagged lunch at additional cost. See menu illustration below.

Event Schedule

Thursday August 13th:

6:00PM-9:00PM Registration at Twin Grove Cabin A74 See map below.

Friday August 14th:

7:00AM-9:00AM Breakfast - Food Truck - Rausch Creek parking lot

8:00AM-9:00AM Trailfest registration & trail line up - Rausch Creek parking lot

9:30AM Leave for Trail Rides from Rausch Creek parking lot

5:30PM-7:30PM Catered BBQ at Twin Grove Campground - White Pine Pavilion

5:30PM-7:30 PM Trail sign up for next day

Saturday August 15th:

7:00AM-9:00AM Breakfast - Food Truck - Rausch Creek parking lot

8:00AM-9:00AM Trailfest registration & trail line up - Rausch Creek parking lot

9:30AM Leave for Trail Rides from Rausch Creek parking lot

5:30PM-7:30PM Catered BBQ at Twin Grove Campground - White Pine Pavilion

5:30PM-7:30 PM Trail sign up for Sunday.

IMPORTANT: Sign-up for Sunday Wheeling at Trailfest is REQUIRED during dinner on Saturday!

Announcements and Raffle after Dinner

Sunday August 16th:

9:45AM - Leave for trails from RC parking lot for only those already signed up.

Vehicle Inspection, Trail Selection and Registration

Each driver is expected to inspect their vehicle to assure that it meets the following criteria:

• Absolutely NO alcohol allowed while on the trails.
• Open top or soft top vehicles must have a Roll Bar protecting all passengers.
• Seat belts for all passengers.
• Vehicle battery must be secure in proper battery tray.
• Vehicles must have front AND rear tow points. Leaf spring shackles are not considered a tow point. Proper tow hooks or D-Rings please.
• Vehicle must have a full size spare tire (or nearly full size, no ‘donuts’).
• Vehicle should not leak fluids. A drop or two during inspection is ok, leaving a puddle is not.
• Vehicle cannot qualify as side-by-side, utv or atv. If unsure please contact chair@nova4x4.org

The driver will select a colored vulture sticker at registration based on their vehicle's build. The colors available are green, blue, black and red just like the trail difficulty ratings at Rausch. The sticker should be placed on the vehicle's windshield. General rig sticker guidelines are:

• Green - stock; open, open; 32" tire size or less
• Blue - 33" tire size minimum, one locker required.
• Black - 35" tire size minimum, two lockers strongly recommended
• Red - 37" tire size minimum, two lockers & winch required, expect body damage

This will let trail leaders know the capabilities of your rig and make sure the group is appropriately matched. Of course a rig with a black sticker may choose to run green or blue trails. We would like to keep group sizes to around 10 vehicles or less. There may be several of each group going out, and at least one green group. Drivers will sign up for the group they wish to ride with each day. The sign up sheet will list trail color, number, and trail guides name. Trail lineup will be in the Rausch Creek parking lot.