Mayhem on the Mountain
Join us Saturday, October 11, 2025, for Mayhem on the Mountain—a high-energy off-roading event at Sundown Mountain Resort in Dubuque, Iowa. Designed for off-road enthusiasts of all levels, MOTM features a full day of trail challenges, rock crawling, and mud-slinging action across our terrain. Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and browse the latest gear from off-road vendors. Make it a weekend by reserving a primitive camping spot and spending Friday night under the stars, sharing stories around the campfire. Whether you’re behind the wheel or just along for the ride, MOTM is the ultimate off-road gathering in Eastern Iowa—don’t miss your chance to be part of the mayhem!
MOTM DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Location: Sundown Mountain Resort
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, October 10
3PM Campsite Opens
Saturday, October 11
9AM: Gates Open
10AM – 6PM: Vendor and Vehicle Show area open outside of Mountain Center
Live Music at Mountain Center
11AM – 2:30pm: Chad Olsen
3pm – 7pm: Rock Steady
9PM: Gates Close
FOOD TRUCKS ON SITE
Starting at 11AM unless noted
Pulido’s Tacos
Sour Joe’s
Buenie Bottoms
Bad Ash BBQ (Starting at 1PM)
Camping: Limited spots available – must be reserved in advance, BOOK HERE.
Social Media: Find the event on Facebook HERE! Follow the event on the Sundown Instagram Account
Want to become a Vendor or Sponsor?
Check out our vendor opportunities HERE and contact our Sales Manager, Anne, to be added as a Vendor or Sponsor for this event.
CAMPING INFORMATION
Camping is available both Friday and Saturday night for one fee of $15 per site. You MUST reserve a campsite with your registration prior to arrival. Book On Site Camping Here.
Campfires are allowed in fire rings and grills only. Fire rings must be elevated. Do not leave fires unattended, and put out all fires before leaving.
PRIMITIVE CAMPING
A variety of primitive campsites are available throughout our property. Campsites will open at 3pm on Friday, with a on a first come, first serve basis for location selection. Four-wheeled vehicles are required to access sites.
RV CAMPING
Our RV parking is located in our South Parking Lot (across Asbury Rd.). We offer only boondocking camping (no water, sewer or electrical connections). Please CLICK HERE to see a list of RV Parks available in the area with these amenities.
FAQ
Event & Property Policies
ARE CARRY-IN’S ALLOWED?
NO. Carry-ins are NOT allowed anywhere on the property.
WHAT VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED?
All 4×4 vehicles are welcome, including ATVs, Side-by-Sides, UTVs, and any 4-wheel drive vehicles. No 2 or 3-wheeled vehicles are permitted (no motorcycles, dirt bikes, or 3-wheeled ATVs).
CAN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE TO MY CAMPSITE?
Trailside primitive camping can be accessed only by vehicles with four-wheel drive. We do have a designated campsite for RVs in our South Lot.
IS THERE OFF-SITE LODGING AVAILABLE?
Please CLICK HERE to see a list of lodges available in the area.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT?
Yes, this is a dog-friendly event. All dogs must be on a leash, and any dog displaying aggressive behavior will need to leave the property. Dog owners are also responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
