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 vendors
- Merch 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
Camping
Stay all weekend and enjoy everything Hillbilly Paydayz has to offer.
Camping Pass: $75
Bonus: Every camper receives a free Hillbilly Paydayz T-shirt.
Admission
Admission: $50 per person
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.