Everything Outdoor Fest lands $30,000 grant from Yamaha
July 9, 2025
Donation supports EOF as a part of ongoing effort to encourage safe, responsible riding and sustainable, open riding areas in the Upstate
Everything Outdoor Fest (EOF) has received a Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative grant of $30,000 to expand and market outdoor activities at the weekend festival held Nov. 1-2 at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, the nonprofit event announced today. The grant was awarded as part of Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative promoting safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable riding areas.
The grant to EOF will support marketing efforts, facility and equipment rentals, enhanced signage and accessibility to the event as well as outdoor activities and education for off-highway vehicles (OHVs) to ride, camp, hunt, and fish.
“We’re overjoyed for the tremendous value the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative grant brings to Everything Outdoor Fest,” says Jacqui McGuinness, EOF founder and president. “Yamaha pros will be a big part of this year’s festival leading off-road vehicle demos and teaching education programs.”
In addition to OHV experiences, the 2025 Fest will include a range of outdoor activities and workshops for cycling, disc golf, fishing, golf, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, running, stand-up paddle boarding, yoga and more. Entertainment will feature the Skyhoundz frisbee dog showcase, a Kids Zone with crafts and games, live music, and food trucks.
“We’re excited to partner with Everything Outdoor Fest to bring safe, responsible OHV education and experiences to the South Carolina outdoor community. Events like EOF are exactly what our Outdoor Access Initiative is designed to support – they create opportunities for people to connect with nature while learning proper riding techniques and stewardship practices,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director. “This partnership allows us to showcase our commitment to making outdoor recreation accessible to everyone, regardless of their experience level.”
For more information about Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative, go to: http://www.YamahaOAI.com
Everything Outdoor Fest is a non-profit event whose mission is to showcase the beauty and diversity of South Carolina’s natural resources and to promote health and wellness through outdoor recreation and education. EOF aims to be the leading outdoor festival in the region, exposing people to a variety of activities, workshops, and entertainment regardless of age, capability, gender, race and economic status. The nonprofit envisions a community where people are connected to nature, inspired by adventure, and committed to wellness.
Everything Outdoor Fest is proudly presented by Prisma Health Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital and veteran show producers JBM & Associates. The event is made possible thanks to the generous support of community partners and sponsors, including Adventure Golf Carts, Emberglow Outdoor Resort, Fairway Subaru, Milliken, Run In/HOKA, and SouthState Bank.
For more information, visit www.EverythingOutdoorFest.com or follow @everythingoutdoorfest on Instagram and Facebook.
