May 16, 2026 - ATV MN Ride & Roast

Next spring’s Ride & Roast will be hosted by the Alborn Dirt Devils, and will be located at the community center in Meadowlands (7758 Western Ave, Meadowlands, MN 55765). Four guided rides are being planned, plus a "ride on your own" option at registration. Camping will be available, and there will be bands playing on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The club needs lots of volunteers to make this a successful event. If you are interested in helping out, want to get on the email list for event updates, or would like to sponsor the event or provide monetary assistance or items for the event auction, contact the club at
Here is the link to register online or by mailing in a printed form with a check, plus a list of lodging and camping options: https://membership.atvmn.org/rideroast/
Please Note: St. Louis County is an ATV-friendly county. You can legally drive ATVs on any road except designated highways, i.e., Hwy 73, 53, 169. Reminder: there are no gas stations in Meadowlands and Alborn.

Everyone planning to attend: please register at this link so we know who will be there and how much food to plan for: https://membership.atvmn.org/dayatcapitol/
When: March 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Radisson Hotel, Downtown St. Paul, 161 St. Anthony Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55103, 651-227-8711 www.capitolridgebuilding.com
ATV Minnesota, its board, members and ATV member clubs from across the state will gather in person at this fun and informal Legislative Reception, meeting with our State Senators and Representatives, to advocate on behalf of ATV recreation and our 2026 Legislative priorities. The Radisson is just 1 block from the State Capitol, which makes it convenient for Legislators to stop by and visit with their constituents who belong to ATV clubs.
Parking is free, soup, sandwiches and refreshments will be served.
ATV MN members and member clubs, as constituents, are encouraged to invite their Legislators to this important event. Don't know who your Legislators are? Tap this link and type in your zip code to find out the names of your State Senator andRepresentative:
https://www.gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts/
Questions? Please email ATV MN lobbyist Jeff Anderson:
Thank you and we hope you can join us on Wednesday, March 11th!
Please register to attend today.
This year's ATV Minnesota Vision Conference will be held at Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort.
Date: March 28-29, 2026
Address: 45401 Mille Lacs Parkway, Isle, MN 56342
Phone: 320-676-8834
Appeldoorn's is offering a discount to all who stay there for the Vision Conference. Lodge suites, rooms, and on-site cabins are available for our members. When booking your reservation, be sure to tell the front desk you'll be staying for the ATV MN Conference.

Vision Conference Registration Is Now Open ... Please Register Early!
This fun gathering of ATV clubs from across the state is always well attended. On Saturday, the ATV Minnesota executive board, regional directors, ATV clubs and the Minnesota DNR discuss a wide range of topics, with one goal: creating a clear Vision for ATV MN, and the Action Items needed to move it and its 72 member clubs forward, and advance our state's awesome ATV trail system. The in-person board meeting is Sunday morning, ending at noon.
It's also your chance to buy new ATV MN gear, reappoint or elect new Regional Directors...and more. Event registration is $30 and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments at breaks. Please register early so we can plan for attendance. Register at this link: https://membership.atvmn.org/vision/
September 18-20, 2026
The 2026 ATV MN State Convention/Ride & Rally will be held in Park Rapids, hosted by the local ATV clubs: Akeley Paul Bunyan Trail Riders, Fire Frost, Forest Riders, Red River Riders, Timberland Dirt Devils, and Woods and Wheels.
All event activities will be at the Hubbard County Fairgrounds, 201 Fair Ave, Park Rapids, MN 56470. There will be vendors on-site both days, with spaces indoors. A 10x10 space is $150, a 10x20 space is $300. There is plenty of room for on-site RV and tent camping, with some sites having electric hookups. The Friday President's Ride will depart from the fairgrounds at 10 a.m. The exact route is still in the works. There will be entertainment Friday evening.
Saturday features three guided rides, all departing from the fairgrounds, on popular and well-maintained ATV trails in the Two Inlets, Smoky Hills and Paul Bunyan State Forests. There will also be a "ride on your own" option when registering. The Saturday evening banquet, is always well attended, with silent and live auctions, and a traveling trophy presented to the ATV club with the most member attending.
New, legal ATV routes through town will be signed starting next riding season, allowing access from the hotels to the trails, and temporary routes will be open during the event to the Hubbard County Fairgrounds. There are blocks of rooms reserved for those attending the Ride & Rally, totaling 135 rooms, at the AmericInn, Heartland Inn, and Super 8.
Now is a good time to reserve your lodging at the participating hotels in Park Rapids, or others in the area. Complete details, event schedule, on-site camping details, registration for riders, vendors and camping, sponsorship opportunities and more will be coming soon on the ATV MN website (atvmn.org). Photo by Greg MacDonald
Interested in sponsoring the ATV MN Ride & Rally?
Download the sponsorship PDF by clicking <here> and mailing Payment.
You can also completed online by clicking <here>.

Thanks To Our Corporate Sponsors!
They provide generous, financial support of ATV Minnesota, helping fund the Ride & Rally and many other events and programs.
•MotoAlliance ($5,000 Silver Sponsorship)
-Check out their cargo boxes, winches, plows and more at motoalliance.com.
•The Remer Motel & Campground ($5,000 Silver Sponsorship)
-Ride all day, then rest easy in a comfortable room or at the full-service campground. Reserve your stay today at theremermotel.com or call 218-566-2555.
Learn how your business, non-profit or ATV club can support ATV MN as a corporate sponsor. Go to atvmn.org and tap the "Sponsorship" tab.