August
8/3-5 - Colorado - Fourth Annual Grand Slam West 2001. This event is self-organized for fun. Participation is free. For more information, contact: NAGCA, Dept. 4WDSU, 9912 194th Street East, Graham, WA 98338, (253) 846-0337, www.nagca.com.
8/3-5 - Tennessee - Third Annual Battle of the Trucks will be held at the Shular Inn. This event will feature Best of 4x4, SUV, Fullsize, and much more. More than 30 classes, Pro's Pick, special awards, and Best of Show. For additional information, contact: Sandra Thacker, Dept. 4WDSU, 566 Netherton Dr., Newport, TN 37821, (423) 623-2446, thac@charter.net.
8/16-19 - California - Rubicon Rendezvous. If you enjoyed the rocky sections of the Big Bear Bash or can handle all that Truck Haven Trek can dish out, you will really get a bang out of this endless rock challenge. This event will feature camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, and rubber rafting. For more information, contact: Harry Lewellyn, Dept. 4WDSU, 2234 Catherine Pl., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, coyote@eco4wd.com.
8/24-26 - Washington - Second annual SUV Jamboree. This event focuses on learning the basics of off-road driving and experiencing the capabilities of your SUV. For more information, contact: the Pacific Northwest 4-Wheel Drive Association, (800) 537-7845; Gary Yates, (425) 743-1121.
8/24-26 - Kentucky - Third annual Daniel Boone. This event spans two recreational areas in the western Appalachian foothills to the Natural Bridge State Park and Daniel Boone National Forest. This area features unusual rock formations, caves, rich, green woods, and much more. For more information, contact: Jeep Jamboree USA, Dept. 4WDSU, P.O.Box 1601, 2776 Sourdough Flat, Georgetown, CA 95634, (530) 333-4777, jeepjam@jeepjam.com.
8/25 - Ohio - Sixteenth annual Truck Show. This event will have classes for 2WD and 4WD. For more information, send an S.A.S.E. to: Y-City Customs, Dept. 4WDSU, 2090 Shady Ln., Zanesville, OH 43701, (740) 454-5837.
September
9/1-2 - California - Kingsburg 4 Wheel Drive Club's 14th annual High Sierra Poker Run. This event offers trophies, cash awards, a BBQ, and a raffle. For more information, contact: California Association of 4-Wheel Drive Clubs, www.cal4wheel.com.
9/3-8 - New Mexico - United 4 Wheel Drive Associations' annual convention and 25th anniversary celebration will be held in Farmington and hosted by the Southwest Four Wheel Drive Association. Plan ahead and come a few days early to enjoy the trail rides. For more information, contact: Mark Werkmeister, (505) 891-0296; Homer Van Zandt, (505) 524-0334.
9/14-16 - Virginia - The Suzuki Event in the East. This event will be guided by and allows only Suzuki vehicles. There will be more than $5,000 in door prizes, live music, Best of the Best Extreme Rock Crawling Challenge, and plenty of action and fun for all wheelers. For more information, contact: Big Dog Productions, www.bigdogsoffroad.com.
9/14-16 - Colorado - This event will offer many trials from levels 1 to 5 each day. For more information, contact: Sports-In-The-Rough, Dept. 4WDSU, P.O. Box 717, Ketchum, OK 74349, (800) 556-2801, www.sportsintherough.com.
9/14-16 - New York - Eleventh annual Adirondack. This event will set you off on logging trails established long ago, commemorating Revolutionary War battle sites. For more information, contact: Jeep Jamboree USA, Dept. 4WDSU, P.O. Box 1601, 2776 Sourdough Flat, Georgetown, CA 95634, (530) 333-4777, www.jeepjamboreeusa.com.
9/16 - Ohio - Eighteenth annual M&M Jaycees Fall Festival. This event will feature classes for 2WD and 4WD plus an auto and truck parts swap meet and will be held at Morgan County Fairground. For more information, contact: Walter Dalsell, Dept. 4WDSU, 10160 Dalsell Rd. N.W., Crooksville, OH 43731, (740) 982-4213.
9/21-23 - Indiana - Twentieth annual Advance Auto Parts Fall 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals. This event will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. For more information, contact: Special Events Performance Series, Dept. 4WDSU, 804 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 236-5615, www.familyevents.com.
9/21-23 - Wisconsin - Seventh annual Northwoods. This event will take you through heavily forested trails, creeks, ponds, and lakes near Nicolet National Forest. For more information, contact: Jeep Jamboree USA, Dept. 4WDSU, P.O. Box 1601, 2776 Sourdough Flat, Georgetown, CA 95634, (530) 333-4777, www.jeep jamboreeusa.com
9/22-23 - Ohio - The 4x4 Off-Road Challenge will feature a hillclimb, an obstacle course, and a flat drags bracket. For more information, contact: Bryan Rensi, (740) 942-9632, www.ec4wda.org.