2024 ATV MN State
Convention / Ride & Rally
SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Each fall, the Ride & Rally brings together ATV Minnesota member clubs from across the state, and is our major fundraiser for the year. Proceeds support our programs, projects, Minnesota Wheelin Magazine, lobbying efforts, and much more.
This year's Ride & Rally will be hosted by the Rapids Riders ATV Club in Grand Rapids, with assistance from the Red Rock Riders and North Woods Quads. The clubs have planned a fun annual event — attended by 300+ riders in the past — with guided rides on local trails, a dinner banquet, auctions and more.
When: September 20-22, 2024
Where: Main event location, including Saturday check-in (8a.m. to 4p.m.), and the Saturday banquet, is at TimberLake Lodge, 144 SE 17th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (timberlakelodgehotel.com).
Admission Wristbands: Friday and Saturday sold separately. $20 per person for Friday President’s Ride, lunch included. $40 per person for Saturday rides, dinner banquet, membership meeting, auctions. Every rider needs a wristband to attend. Children under 12 are free both days. Children under 18 must wear a DOT helmet.
Register For Ride & Rally at this link (with credit card, or check using printed mail-in form): https://membership.atvmn.org/riderally/
Schedule
Friday, Sept 20, President’s Ride. 8:00 a.m. registration/check-in at UPM Blandin Trail parking area, 9 miles south of Grand Rapids, just west of State 169 on Smith Creek Trail. Ride leaves 10:00 a.m. Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck on-site with hot/cold beverages, 10% of sales donated to event. Ray’s Sport & Cycle trailer with products for sale. Ride to Hill City, lunch provided, with 2:00 p.m. return to trailhead, or continue riding on your own on routes connecting to more State ATV Trails. Friday evening meals on your own, plenty of great local restaurants.
Saturday, Sept 21, Choose from 3 guided rides: #1 UPM Blandin Trail to Hill City, #2 the Balsam Store to Antler Lodge on the B&B Connection Trail, or #3 Pengilly to Goodland. More details and directions to trailhead parking are on the registration page. Or ride on your own. At Timberlake Lodge: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Happy hour, silent auction bids. 6:00 p.m. Dinner banquet followed by general membership meeting, live auction, and “Best in Show” traveling trophy to club with most riders attending banquet.
Sunday, Sept 22: Statewide Board Meeting, 9:00 a.m. at Itasca Driftskippers Snowmobile Club clubhouse, 33455 Wagon Wheel Court Rd, Grand Rapids.
Make it a family vacation! Information on Grand Rapids area lodging, dining, attractions, local events and a detailed visitors guide are available at: https://visitgrandrapids.com/atv-mn-fall-ride-and-rally/
Please note: The TimberLake Lodge is not accessible by ATV. Plan to trailer from there to trailheads for the Friday/Saturday rides, or arrange lodging/camping near trailheads for easy access to your favorite ride, and drive to/from TimberLake Lodge for the Saturday dinner banquet, and always fun silent/live auctions.
Sponsorships Available
Last year there were 150 sponsors, including 40 ATV clubs, donating funds or auction items. This year there are 4 main levels for businesses, resorts, motels, campgrounds, ATV clubs and others to sponsor the 2024 Ride & Rally. Each level includes recognition before, during and after the event. To register as a sponsor, contact Steven Ferraro with Rapids Riders at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone: 218-259-4911, or tap this registration link:
https://membership.atvmn.org/riderally-sponsorship/
Tier 1 - Cash donations of $50 to $450
Tier 2 - Ignition Sponsor $500 to $900
Tier 3- Half Throttle Sponsor $1,000 to $2,000
Tier 4 - Full Throttle Sponsor $2,500 to $5,000
Special event sponsorships and recognition:
Exclusive Banquet Sponsor: $5,000
Exclusive President’s Ride Sponsor: $4,000