16th Annual Buffalo Headwaters MTB Festival

Friday, April 23rd from 8:00am to Sunday, April 25th, 2021 5:00pm

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The Ozark Off Road Cyclists (OORC) and our sister branches are happy to bring you the 16th Annual Buffalo Headwaters Challenge Mountain Bike Festival April 23rd through the 25th, 2021 in Red Star, Arkansas. Come celebrate mountain biking in the Arkansas Ozarks with your people. We will follow proper and suggested protocols regarding Covid-19 at the time of the event. Mask and social distancing will be likely. Lucky for us we will be outside!

Featuring the Upper Buffalo Mountain Bike Trail System, an IMBA EPIC, brand new downhill trails at the Buffalo Outdoor Center, and some of the best gravel roads in the state, the Buffalo Headwaters Challenge is a wintertime classic(taking place in April instead of January this year)!

We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the weekend.


All volunteers, rider and non-rider will have to sign a waiver and check in at registration to participate. From there you will receive information at the volunteer table regarding your shift time, meeting place and shift captain.

You will receive an email from givepulse after the event asking to confirm your impact.  Please respond to this email as tracking volunteer efforts are critical to organizations like the OORC.

Checkout the list of opportunities and signup today. We'll see you at the Headwaters!

Note: There is very little (none really) cell service on the event grounds so plan on an amazing weekend off the grid. Cell service can be found just a 5 minute drive away though so if it is critical to check-in with civilization you'll be able to.

Also, no pets or smoking of any kind on event grounds. We are guest to the Headwaters community and have been asked to see that we adhere to the policies and rules put in place for everyone's health and safety. 

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Shifts (33)

1 - 16 of 16 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Festival Beer Boss6:30pm (CT)9:00am (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
This person is responsible for managing the beer captains and overall beer situation for the whole weekend. The taps and kegs are property of the generous sponsors and have to be cared for accordingly. Taps and kegs will need to be picked up and taken out to the site and...1/1Over
Festival Entertainment Boss3:00pm (CT)9:00am (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
This person handles all of the running for the entertainment. Fetching of extension cords, filling of beers, more cow bell, whatever they need is on you. Good Luck. Report to Candice Kozark1/1Over
Food Boss3:00pm (CT)10:00am (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
This is the Headwaters Schoolhouse.
Tell people what to do relating to food things.0/1Over
Friday afternoon Parking and Camping Layout11:00am (CT)3:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Parking and camping spots will be marked out and RV spots reserved. All parking along the school house road and immediately around the school will be coned off. Report to Blake Slater.2/2Over
Friday Camping Attendant3:00pm (CT)7:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Help direct friends to designated camping spots.2/2Over
Friday Evening Dinner Volunteer4:30pm (CT)8:30pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Assist in prepping and serving a meal for your hungry friends, with some light cleanup afterwards. The OORC is committed to minimizing our impact on mother headwaters and strives to run a Zero Waste event. Attendees are asked to wash and dry their OWN dishes and cleanup after themselves throughout...3/5Over
Friday Evening Onsite Registration3:30pm (CT)6:30pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
All attendees of any kind (even non riders) are required to go through onsite registration (only once) for the weekend. The registration team will lead participants through the registration process including signing waivers, and picking up plates and swag. Onsite registration is cash only. Report to Noel Howard5/5Over
Friday Evening Parking and camping (2nd Shift)7:00pm (CT)10:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Folks tend to trickle in throughout the evening and having a couple volunteers to continue to monitor the main gate and assist attendees in parking after dark is needed. Report to Blake Slater.0/2Over
Friday Evening Parking Attendant3:00pm (CT)7:30pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Assist with parking for the festival. We'll have 3 designated areas depending on vehicle size and volunteers will work as a team to sardine with vehicles in place. Parking opens at 3pm and should be wrapped up in the early evening. Parking at the school or on the road is...3/4Over
Friday Evening Tap Masters6:00pm (CT)10:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
MUST BE 21+ Tap masters are just that. The masters. We need people with experience tapping kegs to manage the beer situation. The event is BYOC (Bring your own cup) to minimize our waste streams. No need to pour directly for the guests, (unless you want to) but you will...1/2Over
Parking and Camping Boss11:00am (CT)9:00am (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Overall in charge of directing the parking attendants and camping area for the weekend.1/1Over
Registration Boss/Banker3:00pm (CT)9:00am (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
In charge of all things registration and any monetary exchanges.0/1Over
School House Manager/Festival Director11:00am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Be the one to communicate with the Headwaters School Community and insure that we are being good stewards. Make announcements/ Start the ride and greet finishers at the finish line with a big ole' smile!1/1Over
Set up and tear down boss8:00am (CT)5:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
In charge of all grounds related set up and tear down on Sunday.1/1Over
Sustainability Managers6:00pm (CT)10:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
This is the Headwaters Schoolhouse.
Post up at the waste stations to make sure everyone is complying with the system.2/2Over
Volunteer Boss11:00am (CT)10:00am (CT)
139 Madison 3605 Rd.
Fayetteville, AR 72703
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Keeping track of where volunteers need to head to report in or check out for shifts1/1Over

1 - 14 of 14 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Aid Station Boss7:00am (CT)5:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
In charge of making sure the aid stations are stocked and managed. In charge of shutting down aid stations as sweeps pass.1/1Over
Arkansas(OORC) and OZ bike patrol9:00am (CT)5:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605 Rd.
Pettigrew, AR 72752
This is the Headwaters Schoolhouse.
WIll split into groups as they deem necessary to cover entire course for medical emergencies.
Report to Kelly Williams and John Wilson
5/10Over
Challenge sweep rider leg one9:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Leave from the school and ride to the fire tower behind the last riders. Any riders who have not reached the fire tower by 2 pm must take the dirt road or a SAG vehicle back to the school. *Note, you reserve the right to counsel ANY rider to continue...2/2Over
Challenge sweep rider leg two1:00pm (CT)6:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
This is the Headwaters Schoolhouse, a quaint little building we run the event out of.
Leave from the Fire Tower around 2 pm after the last rider has come through and ride the route to the school. You are the last one in at the school but the party will be in full swing for you when you arrive. *Note, you reserve the right to...0/2Over
Finish line rider Check in12:00pm (CT)6:00pm (CT)
Headwaters school
Red Star, AR 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Check off the plate numbers on the list at the finish line to make sure we haven't lost anyone. Report to Chuck Maxwell2/2Over
Fire Tower Aid Station Managers10:00am (CT)3:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Keep the cars out and the bikes in. These people will post up at the fire tower and help get it set up running smoothly and break it all down. Will need to provide one sag vehicle with plenty of space for bikes and people that will be parked at...2/2Over
Saturday Aid Station attendants, help/runners10:00am (CT)3:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Help with mountain top food prep with some of our partners, keep up with hydration needs and making refill runs as necessary. You may be asked to transport items and or humans to and from the bottom of the fire tower road. THERE IS NO VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE TOP....7/10Over
Saturday Dinner Volunteer4:30pm (CT)8:30pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
This is the Headwaters Schoolhouse, a quaint little building we run the event out of.
Assist in prepping and serving a meal for your hungry friends, with some light cleanup afterwards. The OORC is committed to minimizing our impact on mother headwaters and strives to run a Zero Waste event. Attendees are asked to wash and dry their OWN dishes and cleanup after themselves throughout...4/6Over
Saturday Evening Tap Masters6:00pm (CT)10:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
This is the Headwaters Schoolhouse, a quaint little building we run the event out of.
Tap Masters are just that. The masters. We need people with experience tapping kegs to manage the beer situation. The event is BYOC (Bring your own cup) to minimize our waste streams. No need to pour directly for the guests, (unless you want to) but you will stay at the...1/2Over
Saturday Morning Breakfast Volunteer6:00am (CT)9:30am (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
You'll have first dibs on the coffee! Signup to assist in prepping and serving a meal for your hungry friends, with some light cleanup afterwards. The OORC is committed to minimizing our impact on mother headwaters and strives to run a Zero Waste event. Attendees are asked to wash and...6/6Over
Saturday Morning Onsite Registration7:30am (CT)9:30am (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
All attendees of any kind (even non riders) are required to go through onsite registration (only once) for the weekend. The registration team will lead participants through the registration process including signing waivers, and picking up plates and swag. Onsite registration is cash only. Report to Noel Howard5/5Over
Saturday Morning Parking Attendant6:00am (CT)10:00am (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
We'll have 3 designated areas depending on vehicle size and volunteers will work as a team to sardine with vehicles in place. RV spots are reservation only. NO VEHICLES on the road or down the school house driveway. Report to0/2Over
Sustainability Managers7:00am (CT)10:00am (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
The Headwaters Schoolhouse
Post up at the waste stations and make sure everyone is complying with the system. This is maybe THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB ALL WEEKEND. Report to Jennifer Broussard2/2Over
Sustainability Managers6:00pm (CT)10:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
This is the Headwaters Schoolhouse, a quaint little building we run the event out of.
Post up at the waste stations and make sure everyone is complying with the system. This is maybe THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB ALL WEEKEND.2/2Over

1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Sunday Morning Breakfast Volunteer6:00am (CT)9:30am (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
This is the Headwaters Schoolhouse, a quaint little building we run the event out of.
Assist in prepping and serving a meal for your hungry friends, with some light cleanup afterwards. The OORC is committed to minimizing our impact on mother headwaters and strives to run a Zero Waste event. Attendees are asked to wash and dry their OWN dishes and cleanup after themselves throughout...3/6Over
Sunday Strike (un set up)9:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
This is the Headwaters Schoolhouse, a quaint little building we run the event out of.
What was done must be undone. As a sustainable event, it is crucial that we return the school house and event grounds back to there pre-event (or better!) conditions. We will load up the trailers, take down event tents, and tidy up the schoolhouse.8/12Over
Sustainability Managers7:00am (CT)10:00am (CT)
139 Madison 3605
Pettigrew, Arkansas 72752
This is the Headwaters Schoolhouse, a quaint little building we run the event out of.
Post up at the waste stations and make sure everyone is complying with the system. This is maybe THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB ALL WEEKEND.2/2Over