The Midwest Ride-In, the world’s largest family friendly antique, vintage, and classic snowmobile event, Friday, January 24th, and Saturday, January 25th at ERX in Elk River, Minnesota.
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Midwest Ride-In History
Formerly the Waconia Ride-In, the Midwest Ride-In is the largest antique, vintage and classic snowmobile event in the world. This 2-day event attracts spectators from across the US, Canada, & Scandinavia. As a celebration of the roots of the sport, the event features a swap meet, silent auction, plenty of food and drink to be had, as well as the famous Friday & Saturday trail-ride with hundreds of sleds taking in the 500-acre property. Join us at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, MN, 21591 US-169, Elk River, MN 55330.
Event for Snowmobile Enthusiasts and Winter Family Fun
Trail Rides: Open to the public, bring your sled, Friday, Jan. 24th, 4 to 6:30 PM and Saturday, January 25th, 10:30 AM to 12 PM.
Open Friday, Jan. 24th, 8 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday, Jan. 25th, 7 AM to 10 PM.
Pre-registration deadline Fri., Jan 24th. For sled criteria and classes, visit: mwvss.com. Judging from 12:30 to 2 PM, Sat. 25th.
Indoor Ballroom Display: Explore snowmobile history on display in the Indoor Ballroom, Fri, Jan. 24th, 8 AM to 7 PM and Sat, Jan 25th, 7 AM to 4 PM.
Come decked out with family or friends in your best snowmobile gear or attire. Pre-register to win at the indoor ballroom Fri. or Sat. morning.
Bidding begins at 9 AM Friday and Saturday. Visit the Ballroom regularly as auction items are replenished every half hour.
Open to the public. Sat, Jan. 25th, 4:30 PM to 10 PM. Pre-registration at 3 PM in the Chalet. Le-Mans style “Dash for the Cash.”
Saturday, Jan. 25th. To participate, visit Kid’s Pro Ice Racing at https://www.kidsproice.com.
Open to the public. Share snowmobile stories Friday, Jan. 24th, 4 to 6:30 PM and Saturday, Jan. 25th, 10:30 AM to 12 PM.
First Annual Threads and Sleds Fashion Show
New in 2025 is the Threads and Sleds Fashion Show! Come decked out with family or friends in your best snowmobile gear or attire.
First & Second place awards will be presented in these classes:
- Best dressed in Yamaha feature apparel.
- Best dressed in any snowmobile apparel.
- Best-dressed family (of Two or more).
- First place to Best in Show.
The show and judging will take place indoors on Saturday at noon, with awards immediately following.
To enter, stop inside at the show registration table on Friday or Saturday before noon. You will simply sign in for the class in which you are competing in and pick up a numbered lanyard for judging.
Win a Restored Sled!
Every year, the Antique Snowmobile Club of America restores a snowmobile and raffles it off. In the past years, raffle winners won a 1963 Ski-Doo, a 1967 Alouette, and a 1969 Rustler. Raffle tickets go on sale on Friday, January 24th and Saturday, January 25th, at 8 AM. Need not be present to win.
Midwest Ride-In Daily Itinerary
Thus. and Fri, January, 23rd & 24th
Thursday, JAN. 23rd
4:00pm-7:00pm Early swap parking (Extra fee required)
FRIDAY, JAN. 24th
8:00am Gates open for Swap and Spectators – Friday is a full day of FUN!
8:00am CM Building (“Ballroom”) opens for Hall of Fame & Antique Club Raffle
Use EAST entrance of building for Ballroom events
9:00am Merchandise sales and Silent Auctions start in the Ballroom. Food and beverages available for purchase.
10:00am-2:00pm Pick up Show Placards in Ballroom for SATURDAY Judged Show.
Register online so we can have your packet ready.
Show Registration at www.mwvss.com – NO SATURDAY MORNING REGISTRATION
2:00pm Announce 2026 event. Feature shirts go on sale immediately after announcement.
4:00pm-6:30pm “Kevin Lehse Fireside Trail Ride & Social” – Leave from the truck track. Join us on a trail ride to a trailside campfire. Food and beverages available for purchase.
7:00pm Ballroom closes.
Saturday, January 25th
SATURDAY, JAN. 25th
7:00am Main Gates & Swap open.
8:00am Ballroom opens. Merchandise sales.
8:00am Ballroom open for Antique Club and Hall of Fame raffle tickets.
9:00am Silent Auctions begin in the Ballroom.
10:30am
“Jack Speckel Campfire Social” – Leave from the truck track. Join us on a trail ride to a trailside campfire. Food and beverages available for purchase.
NOON
“Threads & Sleds Fashion Show” in the Ballroom. Pre-register in the Ballroom Friday or Saturday morning
NOON
Show Judges meeting in the Ballroom
12:30-2pm
Show Sled & Judging – west of CM Building
2:30pm
Live auction of select items in the Ballroom
3:00pm
Show Awards Ceremony in the Ballroom.
3:00pm
Midwest Retro SnoCross registration. (Chalet)
4:30pm-10:00pm
Midwest Retro SnoCross
Dash for cash style event with vintage and classic classes competing in Le-Mans style races under the lights. Cash bar in chalet.
Feel free to leave trailers overnight, pick up Sunday 8-noon.
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