Dual-sport and adventure riders are heading to East Texas for the third annual Diamond in the Rough Dual Sport Adventure Ride, scheduled for November 13–15, 2026, at Diamond Don RV Park and Event Center near Jefferson.
The event welcomes dual-sport, adventure and dirt-bike riders. Organizers list a $75 weekend pass, with Saturday-only and Sunday-only options priced at $40 each. Shirts are sold separately and are available only through pre-registration.
Weekend schedule and special ride
Registration hours listed by the organizer include Friday, November 13, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, November 14, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, November 15, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Primitive camping is available for $20 per night. RV sites with water and electric are listed as sold out.
A special part of the weekend is the fourth annual Jack Thompson Memorial Tiddler Ride, scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday. The 16-mile route on Marion County back roads is open to bikes 125cc and under and is included with event registration.
Where to find event information
The event is based at Diamond Don RV Park and Event Center, 1602 State Highway 49 East, Jefferson, Texas. Riders should review the organizer’s website for route information and last-minute changes before traveling. Routes are sent to registered participants by email with GPS app instructions.
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Sources: Diamond Don Racing — official event information; District 76 Riders listing. Independent rewrite for TVBikerDad.com.