Rally for Rovers
2026
About
What is Rally for Rovers?
Rally for Rovers is a reimagined off‑road adventure that builds on the spirit of the original Red Hills Rover Rally—once a beloved component of the Wildlife Arts Festival supporting the Center for the Arts—and carries it forward with a new purpose.
What began as a guided trail ride through Thomasville’s most iconic and historic private properties has evolved into a community‑driven fundraiser benefiting Thomasville Humane.
Participants will explore scenic, rarely accessed landscapes with curated stops along the way, all while helping provide care, shelter, and second chances for animals in need. It’s the same sense of exploration and camaraderie enthusiasts have always loved, now paired with a mission that makes every mile matter.
Schedule
Two Days of Pines
September 4, 2026Friday
4:00 P.M.Vendor village closes
3:00 P.M.Online registration closes
4:00 P.M.Reception (ticketed separately)
7:00 P.M.Dinner (ticketed separately)
8:00 A.M.Check-in opens
9:00 A.M.Driver’s briefing
9:30 A.M.Trail ride begins
11:15 A.M.Curated stop
12:30 P.M.Curated lunch in the pines
September 5, 2026Saturday
2:00 P.M.Trail ride returns to vendor village
What to Bring
Be Ready for Adventure
Your approved vehicle of choice - registered, insured, maintained
Your checkbook
Sense of adventure
Something else…
Something else…
Venue
Millpond Plantation
We are incredibly excited to announce that the 2026 Rally For Rovers will be hosted at the historic Millpond Plantation. For those who know Thomasville’s deep roots, Millpond is more than just a beautiful estate; it is a cornerstone of our local heritage. Known for its breathtaking longleaf pine forests and its legacy of conservation and sporting tradition, it provides the perfect backdrop for our adventure.
To honor the history of the rally - which began right here in Thomasville in 2016 - we aren't just retracing old tracks. We are carving a completely new route through the heart of the Red Hills. This course will showcase the rugged elegance of our landscape in a way that’s never been done before.
Sponsor
Put Your Pawprint on the Trail
Make a lasting impact as a Rally for Rovers Sponsor. Your support fuels an off‑road adventure that celebrates the joy of the ride, the dogs who make life better, and the wild spirit of the Red Hills. Sponsors help turn every mile into meaningful impact for animals in need, making this muddy, memory‑making day one that gives back in all the best ways.
Multiple sponsorship levels are available, offering options like trail‑side signage, vendor spots, and logo placement on event materials.
Sponsor
Interested? Let us know.
Animals First
All proceeds from Rally for Rovers will be donated to Thomasville Humane, honoring the traditions that make our community special and the deep love we share for our pets and the Red Hills landscape.