Oct 8-11, 2026 · Fontana Village
Schedule of Events
Thursday · Oct 8
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Early Arrival Meet & Greet · Quill's Canteen
On-site at Fontana Village. End time flexible.
Friday · Oct 9
8:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet · Quill's Canteen
Yes, the Buffet is Back! Opens at 7:00 AM (On-Site)
9:15 AM
Pre-Drive Meetup · Fontana Dam Visitors Center
Top of the Dam. Rolling out by 9:45. Route map and turn list · Before you roll
6:00 PM - ?
Dinner · Quill's Canteen
On-Site at Fontana Village. It's unofficial, but there'll be a lot of us there.
8:00 PM - ?
Campfire Beer Swap
Bring beer to share and try others. Putt-Putt Fire Pit
Saturday · Oct 10
8:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet · Quill's Canteen
Yes, the Buffet is Back! Opens at 7:00 AM (On-Site)
9:15 AM
Pre-Drive Meetup · Fontana Dam Visitors Center
Top of the Dam, same spot as Friday. Rolling out by 9:45. Route map and turn list · Before you roll
1:30 PM
Lunch · Quill's Canteen
After the drive. Back at home base. Time is approximate.
6:00 PM
Late Afternoon Dragon Drive
Meet at Fontana Village; Route TBD
8:00 PM - ?
Campfire Beer Swap
Bring beer to share and try others. Putt-Putt Fire Pit
8:00 PM · Optional
Tapoco Scarefest Haunted Trail
Not an official 944Camp thing, just an option if haunted trails are your speed. At Tapoco Lodge, Saturday night only. Opens at 8:00 PM, $20 at the gate. Details on Facebook
Sunday · Oct 11
8:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet · Quill's Canteen
Opens at 7:00 AM (On-Site)
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Group Drive to 944Barn HQ
Annual Barn Warming Party (70 mi south). There will be pizza. Leaving from the Fontana Village store. Route map and turn list · Before you roll
Dropped pins
Where things are
Fontana Village is spread out and the signs are small. Tap a pin and your phone will walk you there.
Trailer Parking · General Store · Check-in
Check in at the General Store when you arrive. Trailer parking is right beside it. Sunday's drive leaves from here too.
Quill's Canteen
Breakfast every morning, Saturday lunch, Friday dinner, and the Thursday meet and greet.
Putt-Putt Fire Pit
Campfire Beer Swap, Friday and Saturday night.
Gas Station
Fill up the night before a drive so the group isn't waiting on you at the dam.
Fontana Dam Visitors Center
Top of the Dam. Friday and Saturday pre-drive meetup, rolling out by 9:45.
Tapoco Tavern
Friday lunch after the drive. The haunted trail is at the lodge Saturday night.
The Dragon Store at Deals Gap
Optional stop on Friday's drive. Stickers, shirts, and a parking lot full of people looking at your car.