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By: Tim Donaldson
A Look at Fisher’s ATV Reunion 2008
Hatfield-McCoy’s Browning Fork Trail
System
Video recap of the events that took
place at Fisher's ATV Reunion 2008.
[File Size: 15.7 megs, Format: .WMV]
Waiting for the show!
Charleston Area Medical helicopter
arrived for some show-n-tell. |
Reunions are events where people of
common interest gather to celebrate, rehash old
memories, and to reunite after long periods of
separation. Families often go to them to
reminisce about “Little Cousin Johnny,” former
school mates talk about the “good ole days,” and
military buddies renew the pride of serving with
their fellow compatriots. Whatever the reason,
reunions are an opportunity for friends and
family to get together and have a great time.
Brian Fisher of Fisher’s ATV is no stranger to
the reunion concept. In fact, Brian thought it
would be a great idea to assemble ATV
enthusiasts from across the country for a get
together at, arguably, one of the east coast’s
premiere riding venues. Otherwise known as
Fisher’s ATV Reunion, event goers gathered in
Gilbert, West Virginia–home of Hatfield-McCoy’s
Browning Fork Trail System–on June 20 - 22,
2008.
As attendance was limited to the first 1500
registrants, the event was designed to have a
special and personal atmosphere. Attendees at
the event were treated to a variety of
entertainment activities, including concerts
sponsored by Toyota with country music artists
Michael Scott, Sarah Johns, and
Daryle
Singletary. Host Brian Fisher remarked, “We
didn’t want to have a typical event. We wanted
to do something that hadn’t been done anywhere
in the ATV industry.”
Registered
participants were able to enjoy the amenities of
the Larry Joe Harless Community Center, where
shower/bathroom facilities were available and
morning/evening meals were served daily. Also,
an exclusive, private screening of Fisher’s
Behind the Scenes and World Famous “Fish Reel”
was held–a hilarious look at what the Fish Staff
experiences when putting together a show.
Keeping the close-knit, family feel of the
event–participants were able to play games,
listen to music, and win industry prizes while
Brian kept things lively by ruminating about
past ATV adventures. Speaking of industry
prizes, a couple of lucky folks took home a
Suzuki KingQuad,
Polaris Sportsman ATV, and a
Warn winch. The odds of winning which, given the
restricted number of entrants allowed at the
event, were fantastic.
The event was a
great chance for those wishing to meet Brian and
the country music singers. All were easily
accessible and more than willing to talk with
the fans, with special opportunities for game
contestants winning “Meet & Greet Passes.” Brian
stated, “Meeting the people is the best part!”
Attracting people from California, Florida,
Idaho, and Texas (to name a few), the event was
truly a nationwide event.
In addition
to riders enjoying the festivities of the
Reunion, ATVers were able to soak in the
picturesque scenery of Hatfield-McCoy’s Browning
Fork Trail System. Boasting approximately 115
miles of trails, the system connects directly
with the towns of Man and Gilbert, West
Virginia. Touted as the most ATV-friendly town
in the U.S., Gilbert allows ATV riders, wearing
the appropriate safety gear, to ride legally on
their roadways. As the community host for the
Fisher’s Reunion, event goers had plenty of
amenities available to make their trip
memorable.
As a first-time for the
Reunion, the Fisher’s are pleased with the event
and would like to thank their sponsors for all
of their support, the Fish Staff, and all of the
participants who made the Fisher’s Reunion a
success. With all of the positive feedback,
there are already plans for next year’s Fisher’s
Reunion. Fans can expect the next Reunion to be
bigger and better with more of a family-oriented
theme. However, don’t dawdle in purchasing
tickets when available; the event is purposely
designed for an exclusive, family-oriented
atmosphere, and tickets will likely go fast as
ATV enthusiasts get ready for another Fisher’s
ATV Reunion!
For more information about
Fisher’s ATV and up-to-date details for next
year’s Fisher’s ATV Reunion, including dates and
location, visit
www.fishersatvworld.com.
Visit the
Hatfield-McCoy Trails website at
www.trailsheaven.com for more information
about the Browning Fork Trail System and the
town of Gilbert, West Virginia.
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