Minnesota 4 Wheel Drive Association

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Minnesota 4 Wheel Drive Association

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We are a non-profit group that works to protect user rights and educate the public.

The Minnesota Four Wheel Drive Association is actively working with the Minnesota Legislature to advance and protect four-wheeling opportunities. The Association contracts an independent government relations specialist, Dan Larson, to formally lobby the members of the Minnesota legislature to pass bills for positive off-road opportunities and to vote against negative ORV* legislation. Volunteers on the legislative committee work closely with the lobbyist and also spend time attending and testifying at legislative hearings in support of off-road vehicles. The most important part of legislative involvement is at the grass roots level. Members of the Minnesota Four Wheel Drive Association are constantly encouraged to contact their legislators regarding off-road vehicle legislation. We work to inform our membership about what is currently happening to issue urgent messages to contact legislators

During the last few years, the political battles over land usage has intensified drastically and requires more and more efforts to obtain and retain wheeling opportunities and access for ORVs.

10/14/2026

🧸 FILL THE TRAILER FOR TOYS FOR TOTS! 🎁🚙

October 17–18 | Donley's Woods – Byron, MN Hosted by Rochester Rough Riders

Let's come together for a great cause! Join the Rochester Rough Riders for a weekend of off-road adventures, camping, and giving back to kids in need!
Link to event in comments.

🎁 HELP FILL THE TOY TRAILER!

Bring new, unwrapped toys to donate and enjoy a weekend on the trails!

Not planning to ride? The donation trailer is open to the public! Stop by, drop off a toy, and help make the holidays brighter for local kids.

📅 WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, October 16 🎁 Toy Drop-Off: 2–5 PM 🏕️ Early camping and tech inspection welcome. Trails closed Friday.

Saturday, October 17 🎁 Toy Drop-Off: 8 AM–5 PM 🚙 Trails Open: 9 AM–Dusk

Sunday, October 18 🎁 Toy Drop-Off: 9 AM–Noon 🚙 Trails Open: 9 AM–2 PM 🏕️ Campground departure by 3 PM

💰 ADMISSION: TOYS!

Bring toys to donate! If you forget your toys or prefer to pay:
Driver: $60
Passengers: $10 each

🌮 FOOD TRUCK A food truck will be back this year! Menu details coming soon.

📍 Donley's Woods | Byron, Minnesota

Whether you're hitting the trails or stopping by with a donation, every toy makes a difference!

❤️ Let's fill that trailer and show the generosity of our off-road community!

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

🔥 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT — KOZ FIRE & STEEL! 🔥

Looking for something unique for your next campfire or off-road adventure?

MN4WDA Business Partner Koz Fire & Steel will be at the Fall Off-Road Swap Meet THIS SATURDAY!

Stop by their booth to check out their custom metalwork, including:

🔥 Smudgepots
🔥 Firepits
🔧 Tool Holders
🛻 Pack-Out Plates

See something you like? You can also place an order!

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 8 AM–2 PM
📍 Dresser Memorial Racetrack Campground — Dresser, WI
💵 $5 Entry

Hosted by MN GO 4 Wheelers

Come support an MN4WDA Business Partner, shop for off-road treasures, and see what everyone has brought to the swap meet!

👇 Check the comments for the Koz Fire & Steel website!

10/07/2026

🛞 SEE YOU SATURDAY!
The MN4WDA Fall Off-Road Swap Meet hosted by MN GO 4 Wheelers is almost here! Come hunt for that hard-to-find part, clear out some garage space, or see what treasures show up.
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 8 AM–2 PM
📍 Dresser Memorial Racetrack Campground — Dresser, WI
💵 $5 entry — swappers & shoppers
Shop new & used off-road items for trucks & 4x4s, ATVs, SxS, OHMs, snowmobiles, overlanding, tools and more!
✅ Swappers Welcome
✅ Vendors Welcome
🥣 Wild Rice Soup for Sale
Hosted by MN GO 4 Wheelers
🔧🛞 See you Saturday in Dresser!

10/05/2026

🔎 WHAT ARE YOU HUNTING FOR?
The MN4WDA Fall Off-Road Swap Meet is THIS WEEKEND!
Whether you're searching for that hard-to-find part, looking for a deal, or have a garage full of off-road gear ready for a new home—come buy, sell, trade, and connect!
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 8 AM–2 PM
📍 Dresser Memorial Racetrack Campground — Dresser, WI- see Event coordinates in FB event link in comments
💵 $5 entry — swappers & shoppers

Bring or shop new & used off-road related items including 4x4 and truck parts, ATVs, SxS, OHMs, snowmobiles, overlanding gear, tools, recovery gear, tires, wheels, accessories and more.

✅ Swappers Welcome
✅ Vendors Welcome
🥣 Wild Rice Soup for Sale!
Hosted by Minnesota GO 4 Wheelers
What are YOU hunting for at the Swap Meet? Drop it in the comments! 👇

09/30/2026

🍂 OCTOBER IS PACKED WITH OFF-ROAD FUN! 🍂
Fall is here, and October has plenty of opportunities to get out, support our clubs, and enjoy the off-road community!

📅 October Events
• Oct. 2–4 — Go-4 It All | Dresser, WI
• Oct. 3 — Rock Rash | Iron Range OHV Recreation Area — Gilbert, MN
• Oct. 10 — MN4WDA Fall Swap Meet | Dresser, WI
• Oct. 16–18 — Toys for Tots Trail Ride | Byron, MN
• Oct. 18 — Rigs & Roast | Elko New Market, MN
• Oct. 23–25 — 10th Annual Veterans Ride | Frontenac Farms — Red Wing, MN
• Oct. 30–Nov. 1 — Spooktacular | Freedom Ridge — Atwater, MN

👉 Where will we see you this October?
Times, prices, registration requirements, and other details vary by event. Please confirm information with the event host before heading out.
Get out. Get involved. Support the off-road community!

09/28/2026

📣 MN4WDA MEMBER MEETING — TONIGHT!
Board Position Nominations Open

Join us tonight for the Minnesota 4 Wheel Drive Association Member Meeting. We’ll be kicking off nominations for three Board of Directors positions and Vice President, along with association updates and upcoming business.

📅 Tonight — Monday, September 28
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Green Mill – Woodbury
💻 Google Meet option available
Interested in getting more involved with MN4WDA? This is a great meeting to attend—nominations officially open tonight!
Online Link in Comments

See you tonight! ⭐

09/26/2026

VOLUNTEER WANTED: PHOTO ARCHIVIST
Help preserve nearly 40 years of Minnesota off-road history for generations to come.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize photos by events, years, and locations
Rename and label photos with descriptive information
Identify people, vehicles, clubs, trails, and off-road locations
Remove duplicate or poor-quality images
Help organize historical documents and media
Assist with building the MN4WDA digital photo archive

KEY SKILLS NEEDED
Access to a computer and Google-compatible account
Comfortable using Google Drive
Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
Basic computer and file-management skills
Some knowledge of Minnesota off-road trails, parks, clubs, and events
Ability to work independently
Interest in preserving Minnesota off-road history

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Work From Home
Approximately 1–2 Hours / Week

INTERESTED?
[email protected]
Preserve Our Past. Drive Our Future.

09/22/2026

📣 MN4WDA MEMBER MEETING — MONDAY!
Join us Monday, September 28 at 6:30 PM for our monthly Member Meeting at Green Mill in Woodbury or virtually.

This month:
🔸 Nominations open for 3 Director positions & Vice President
🔸 Trail updates
🔸 Upcoming events
🔸 Board & advocacy updates

Members and anyone interested in MN4WDA are welcome to join us!

09/21/2026

🛞 MONDAY TRAIL TALK
What was your FIRST off-road vehicle?
Jeep? Truck? Bronco? Toyota? Samurai? Something completely different?
👇 Tell us what it was — bonus if you still have a photo!
We want to see what started your off-road addiction.

Address

Minnesota 4-Wheel Drive Association, PO Box 385434
Bloomington, MN
55438

Website

http://www.mn4wda.org/

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