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Diamond Don’s AHRMA National will run as scheduled
All events scheduled for Diamond Don’s 18th Annual AHRMA National Vintage Motocross in Jefferson, Texas will happen as planned, September 10-13, 2020. So, come on out for some fun. Trials, Cross Country, VMX, PMX. Plus, our usual Charity Golf Skills Challenge, Rhumbar, Meet & Greet, Church Service and Wine-down party. As many have said, this isn’t just a race, it is an extravaganza. Come see old friends and meet new ones.
We strongly recommend pre-registering to minimize contact with our scoring/sign-up team and have modified our No Refund Policy to accommodate more pre-entry. Pre-enter offline by August 28 and online by August 31. If you can’t make the trip, you can cancel and receive credit any time before midnight on Tuesday September 8. Thereafter, entries will be non-refundable.
To reduce contact with our RV Office registration staff, please download the waivers (three of them) and sign before you come. Visit www.DiamondDon.com for full race schedule and information, to review our COVID-19 plan and download the waivers. Directions also found at this site.
Be sure to review the schedule closely as there have been some changes since last year: At promoter’s discretion, 70+ will pay to ride, VIP passes are limited to sponsors that barter product and/or services, COVID-19 plan in effect.
Gary Semics will be joining us as our weekend legend. There will be a raffle bike and other prizes from our sponsors to help underwrite expenses and support youth activities in Jefferson. The bike was donated by Jere & Tracy Kellough, tires were donated by Broc Glover and Dunlop and bike restoration donated by Chris “ChillyPepper” Richardson, Mike Haynes, Scott Sears, and many others.
The wide, flat grassy pit area offers great viewing of the racetrack that runs through the pasture and into the piney woods. Diamond Don has created a natural terrain grass track reminiscent of the early 70’s with a few new sections. Vendors and concessions available at the track.
Jefferson, located just one mile from the track, is nestled deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas and seems frozen in time. It is a charming small town and an elegant reminder of a bygone era. There are over a hundred buildings in the city with historical markers. Many historic homes offer bed and breakfast accommodations. Dozens of other historic buildings house museums, craft and antique shops and restaurants. Jefferson also offers kayak and canoe rental, gemstone mining and panning, carriage rides and other attractions.
We are looking for a great turnout to keep this race viable for many years to come. Come early, stay late. Shop, dine, stay and play. There is a lot to do in family-friendly Jefferson.
2020 Calendar of Events
2020 Calendar of Events
Revised August 10, 2020
Dates, Events and Pricing are subject to change at any time.
Events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather, maintenance or COVID-19 restrictions
We are running our antique gas-powered locomotive for all 2020 events
COVID-19 UPDATE
All train rides will run at capacity that complies with Governor Abbott’s orders. Ride at your own risk. We are not responsible for illness or injury. When riding the train, you may not be able to social distance 6-feet from other people outside your party. Therefore, we strongly recommend wearing face masks to ride the train for everyone 10 years and older. We do not provide face masks so please bring your own. Your health and safety are important to us. Our staff has a heightened sense of awareness of the importance of maintaining hygienic standards to meet CDC, TDSHS, and OSHA requirements.
EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2020 (Train will be closed September 12th, November 7th, 14th and 21st, 2020)
(schedule and pricing may be adjusted for special events noted below)
Saturday Narrated Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30 — Depot opens at 11:00
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Open Coash $12, plus tax. Children under 6 are free.
September 5, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Labor Day Celebration at Historic Jefferson Railway – gas-powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Celebrate Labor Day at the Historic Jefferson Railway and see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.
NOTE: The train will be closed on September 12, 2020
September 10-13, 2020
Diamond Don’s 18th Annual National AHRMA Vintage Motocross
National Vintage Motocross which includes Charity Golf Skills Challenge on Thursday, Cross Country and Trials on Friday, Vintage Motocross on Saturday with Post-Vintage on Sunday. 100cc and 200cc Revenge races on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend will be full of motocross legends. Come out and see Steve Wise, Trey Jorski, Guy Cooper, Trampas Parker and event legend Gary Semics. Vintage friendly motocross track at Diamond Don RV Park with great spectator viewing areas.
September 19. 2020
2nd Annual Jefferson Antique Tractor Show, 10:00-2:00
The main street in Jefferson will be closed to traffic to accommodate antique tractors. Event includes tractor parade, slow tractor race and lots of unique awards. Setup on Friday 11:00-4:00. Antique small engine and working exhibits as well as vintage truck exhibitors also welcome. Free to the public and exhibitors. Swap meet added this year, to take place behind Historic Jefferson Railway. ($25 per vendor).
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Halloween Express (gas powered antique locomotive)
Running day and evening trains every Saturday in October.
Narrated Day Trains will depart at 12:30 and 2:30
Narrated Evening Train will depart at 8:00
Depot opens at 11 am
For a rip-roaring good time, goblin up tickets to the Halloween Express, a family-friendly event for ages 2-92. Narrated Day and Evening Trains. The Halloween Express will have vignettes along the railroad track featuring “The Haunting of Big Cypress Bayou”. You will ride through the woods aboard a gas-powered antique narrow-gauge train, listening to the story-teller in this 40-minute trip excursion. You may see a ghostly spirit or Bigfoot emerge from the swamplands of East Texas. While there may be a startle or two, this is not a scary train ride. $12 plus tax, lap children free.
November 27-28, 2020
December 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Christmas Express (gas powered antique locomotive)
Narrated Day Trains will depart at 12:30 and 2:30
Depot opens at 11 am
Step back in time as the Historic Jefferson Railway, an antique gas-powered narrow-gauge train, embraces an old-fashioned Christmas in the country. Enjoy the vignettes along the track and hear about “The Wonder of Christmas” aboard the train that circles the Piney Woods along the Big Cypress Bayou. The ride departs each day at 12:30 and 2:30. Make this a Christmas to remember aboard the Christmas Express Train. First Class $15 plus tax, Coach Class, $12, plus tax; lap children free.