Back on the ICE in 2026!
The Midwest Ride-In, the world’s largest family friendly antique, vintage, and classic snowmobile event, Friday, January 30th, and Saturday, January 31st at French Lake, Dayton, MN
French Lake, Dayton, MN
Dehn's Pumpkins & Event Center
Tickets for Midwest Ride-In
Purchase at Dehn's Event Center Entrance
$25 Weekend Pass
• Friday, January 30th, 9 AM to 7 PM
• Saturday, January 31st, 8 AM to 5:30 PM
This Years' Theme: Racing Through the 90s
This year, we celebrate snowmobiles of the 1990s.
A great time of growth in the snowmobile industry, primarily because of the emphasis on engine size and horsepower.
YES — THE MUSCLE SLED ERA — can you say Triple-Triple?
Why we moved to French Lake?
You commented and we listened…
Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Shows, Inc. is proud to announce a new location for the 35th Annual Midwest Ride-In, January 30-31st, 2026.
Based on your feedback, we searched for a location adjacent to a lake that was close to the Twin Cities Metro area. In the Dayton/Osseo/Rogers area is Dehn’s Pumpkins & Event Center. It fits the bill because it is adjacent to 450-acre French Lake and also the NW Trails/Elm Creek Snowmobile Trail. The venue allows us to reduce the footprint of our event, while retaining all the show elements that you have come to appreciate at the Midwest Ride-In — like trail rides, judged show, swap meet, and a heated event center. Moreover, we are bringing back your favorites, like pork chops and “cruising the lake.”
Just off I-94 freeway, the new location feels rural, although it is within easy driving distance for our loyal (and new) fans. We are able to reduce admission pricing while also revising the experience and aura of past shows on Lake Waconia. While we appreciate the past support that we received at ERX Motor Park over the past five events, this new venue represents an exciting new chapter in this “World’s Largest” old snowmobile event.
A SNEAK PEEK at the new location of the MIDWEST RIDE-IN:
We hobbyists are excited, but also just plain curious about the location, layout, and amenities at Dehn’s Pumpkins and Event Center in Dayton, Minnesota.
In response, our good friend, John Nutter agreed to produce an on-site video.
John hopes that this teaser video gives you a visual idea of the lay of the land and the show amenities. Also, check out his busy YouTube channel: Nutters Speed Shop
All that’s left is your attendance — Friday, January 30th, and Saturday, January 31st.
SEE YOU THERE…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbY3clnmXOc.
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–7:00pm
“Kevin Lehse Fireside Trail Ride & Ice Breaker Social” – Start on the lake. Ride to conclude at the Ballroom for campfire and food/drink sales. Stick around in the Ballroom and socialize. (Trail ride length dependent on snow conditions.)
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.
4:00pm
Ballroom closes.
The Midwest Ride-In is the world's biggest family-friendly vintage snowmobile get together.
Our Organizational Committee is working hard to hold our end-of-January event.
Held annually the last weekend of January. It’s the world’s largest show of old sleds! Join hundreds of antique, vintage, and classic snowmobiles tooling around on this NW Metro “site by a lake”, and on a major snowmobile trail. We offer daily trail rides, indoor displays, judged show, swap meet, brand loyalty corrals, and a fun old snowmobile suit fashion show…
Come celebrate winter with some of the finest folks in the world on the last weekend in January
Thank a Volunteer!
Thanks to all the volunteers that helped pull this off:
- Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Show Committee
- River City Snow Riders
- Palmer Powder Hounds
- Northwest Trail Assn.
- Big Lake Sno-Cruisers
- Carver County Snowrunners
- Elk Lake Easy Riders and many North Metro snowmobile clubs
- Carver County Snow Runners
- Chaska Sno-Hawks
- Westonka SnoBlazers
- Southwest Trails
- SouthTonka Snowmobile Club
- Region 8 – MnUSA
Join a snowmobile club near you!
The volunteers who help you get all those cool shirts and stuff at every Midwest Ride-In!
