Midwest Ride-In 2026 Daily Agenda
This agenda is subject to change.
Thus. and Fri, January, 29th & 30th
Thursday, JAN. 29th
4:00pm-7:00pm Early swap parking (Extra fee required)
FRIDAY, JAN. 30th
7:00am
Gates open for Swap setup – No parking allowed on road prior to gate.
9:00am gate opening
Main gate open for Spectators – No parking allowed on road prior to gate.
9:00am
- Ballroom open for snowmobile display, merchandise sales & silent auctions.
- Food and beverages available outside for purchase.
- Ballroom opens for Hall of Fame & Antique Club Raffle. *Use West entrance of building for Ballroom events.
11:00am–2:00pm
Pick up Show Placards in Ballroom for SATURDAY Judged Show.
Register online in advance so we can have your packet ready.
Show Registration at www.mwvss.com – NO SATURDAY MORNING REGISTRATION.
2:00pm announcement.
Announce 2027 event. Feature shirts go on sale immediately after announcement.
4:00pm–6:00pm
“Kevin Lehse Fireside Trail Ride” – Start on the lake. Ride to conclude at ballroom for campfire and food/drink sales. Trail ride length dependent on snow conditions.
3:00pm–7:00pm
“Ice Breaker Social” – Inside the Ballroom, with DJ music.
7:00pm
Ballroom closes.
Saturday, January 31st
SATURDAY, JAN. 31st
7:00am Gates open for Swap setup – No parking allowed on road prior to gate opening.
8:00am gate opening
Main gate open for Spectators – No parking allowed on road prior to gate.
8:00am
Ballroom open for snowmobile display, merchandise sales & silent auctions. Food and beverages available outside for purchase.
Ballroom open for Antique Club and Hall of Fame raffle tickets.
10:30am
“Jack Speckel Midwest Ride-In Trail Ride” – Start on the lake. Join us on a trail ride to a trailside campfire. Trail ride length dependent on snow conditions.
NOON
Threads & Sleds Vintage Fashion Show in the Ballroom.
NOON
Show Judges meeting in the Ballroom.
12:30–2pm
Snowmobile Show & Judging – west of Ballroom.
2:30pm
Live Auction in ballroom.
3:00pm
Show Awards Ceremony in the Ballroom.
5:30pm
Event concludes at sunset.
French Lake, Dayton, MN
Dehn's Pumpkins & Event Center
No old-sled REGISTRATION or TRAIL PERMIT requirement at Midwest Ride-In
Some attendees have asked whether the snowmobile(s) brought to the Midwest Ride-In need to have current home-state registration or a Minnesota trail pass. The answer is NO.
Our organizational Committee secures an “Event Permit” from the DNR and local officials. As such, all participants can enjoy the land and lake without worry.
For those of you who drive “modern” snowmobiles (less than 25 years old), be aware that the event grounds and lake are covered. But, if you journey beyond the event site via the many groomed trails, traditional Minnesota snowmobiler registration/trail pass rules do apply.