The Official Home for Mud Fest in Sweet Home, OR

About Us

Our organization, the Santiam Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA) is based out of Lebanon, Oregon and includes members from Lebanon and surrounding areas including Sweet Home, Albany, Eugene, Philomath, Salem, & Jefferson.  We became an established club in 1965.  However, several years later, on February 3, 1969, we became an official non profit organization after our official incorporation on this date.  In 1969, our club’s stated purposes were “to encourage appreciation of nature and good fellowship among people through the mutual enjoyment of four-wheel driving” and “to cooperate with private and government agencies for promotion of conservation of our natural resources.”  These are still some of our main goals today. 

Our club is a branch of the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association and Region 6.  This network of organizations work together in land management, four wheel drive events and outings, and fellowship with those of similar interests. We have been conducting our renowned event for almost 40 years now.  Years ago, we set out to organize a place to participate in our sport of four wheeling.  As many are aware, there are not many places open today where four wheelers can do what they love, whether that be an organized event or not.  Therefore, we are honored to be a part of this organization.  We strive to promote wholesome family entertainment. 

We are an organization that focuses on four wheeling, family, community, donation, volunteering, and the great outdoors.  Aside from our Mud Fest event, we have monthly club meetings, association functions, work parties, camp outs, four wheel drive runs, and volunteer activities in our area.  We find great satisfaction in helping others and giving back.  The proceeds of our event are donated to local organizations, causes, and charities. We feel that it is important to promote other wholesome activities.  We feel that a successful event is one that gives back.  However, we are not just a group who donates our monetary proceeds; we also donate our time to volunteer activities.

4x4 Function	4x4 Run
S4WDA Race Car Sponsorship
4x4 Thanksgiving	4x4 Thanksgiving
Sisters OR Campout	Sisters OR Campout
Sisters OR Campout	Sisters OR Campout
Snow Run	Snow Run
Snow Run	Snow Run
Snow Run	Snow Run

As an organization, we are pleased that others are interested in our association.  However, we never accept applications for membership between January 1^st and April 1^st each year.  Additional times throughout the year may also be established.  When applications are being accepted, once attending club functions and becoming acquainted with our organization, prospective club members are able to obtain club by-laws and a membership application with additional information and details.  Once the application for membership has been submitted to us, the applicants 1 year membership process begins.  The first 9 months is considered the “observation” period where applicants are encouraged to attend as many association functions as possible.  The last 3 months is considered the “attendance” period where the applicant is required to attend at least 3 association functions to be eligible for vote into our organization and become a member.  If an applicant is voted into the association, they are required to pay a “joining” fee.  If you are interested in attending a function or have questions, feel free to contact us.

-Santiam Four Wheel Drive Association