FRO's Friends & Family Trial Day Passes
2026-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | FRO Darkwater Parking, 1 East Darkwater Rd, Pottsville, PA, 17901, United States
Know someone who would love riding at Famous Reading Outdoors? Check out our Friends and Family trial passes and bring them along for the adventure.
As an FRO Member, you now have the power to share the excitement of Darkwater Trails! With our Friends & Family Trial Passes, invite up to three (3) guests to join you on select first weekends of the month. You must be present with your guest during their adventure at FRO Darkwater Trails.
Guest Rates – FRO Friends & Family

Single Day (Sat): $60 Driver / $30 Passenger | 12 years and older

How It Works:
1. Guest choose from trial pass options – Saturday
2. Guest enters their information
3. Guest required to enter your FRO member’s name and barcode.
4. Guests fill-out FRO digital waiver
5. Guests check out
6. Adventure Begins!!!
DISCLAIMER: As the referring FRO member, you may be held responsible for any actions taken by your guest that violate FRO rules, which could result in consequences up to and including suspension or termination of your FRO membership.
Included with your trial pass purchase, you’ll receive an email from FRO after your trial pass has been completed with a voucher that gives you 48 hours to apply the cost of the trial pass toward an annual membership.
FRO’s TRIAL PASSES (Saturday) – CLICK HERE FOR ADVENTURE

Hillbilly Paydayz 2026 - A Weekend of Mud, Music & Mayhem at FRO Darkwater
2026-08-28 08:00 - 2026-08-30 17:00
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.

Labor Day Camp & Ride
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-07
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with an unforgettable Camp & Ride at Famous Reading Outdoors! Enjoy a long weekend of camping, riding, and off-road adventure under the stars at the Darkwater Trail System.
Whether you’re riding all day or relaxing by the campfire at night, this event is the perfect way to wrap up summer and make lasting memories with friends and family.
Weekend Highlights:

On-site camping
Miles of scenic, marked trails
Open to pass holders and non-pass holders
All vehicle types welcome

Pack up, roll in, and ride out for an epic Labor Day Camp & Ride at Famous Reading Outdoors.
More details coming soon — stay tuned!

DIRTSTOCK / NORES 300 – 2026
2026-11-07 - 2026-11-08
Get ready for DIRTSTOCK / NORES 300 – 2026, returning to Famous Reading Outdoors at the Darkwater Trailhead on November 7th & 8th for an action-packed weekend of off-road adventure.
DIRTSTOCK is one of the most anticipated events of the year, bringing together riders, families, and off-road enthusiasts for a high-energy weekend filled with trail riding, endurance challenges, competitions, camping, and community fun. The legendary NORES 300 returns as the centerpiece, pushing drivers and machines to their limits across the rugged Darkwater terrain.
From seasoned competitors to weekend riders and spectators, DIRTSTOCK delivers an unforgettable atmosphere with something for everyone—whether you’re here to ride, compete, camp, or simply take in the excitement.
Location: Darkwater Trailhead
Dates: November 7–8, 2026
👉 Stay tuned for further updates, event details, and announcements as we get closer to November!
