Minocqua Forest Riders Inaugural Vintage Snowmobile Day Attracts More Than 980 Attendees

[MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN, FEBRUARY 25, 2025] The Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club, a nonprofit working to provide safe snowmobiling routes in Oneida County Wisconsin successfully concluded its inaugural Vintage Snowmobile Day.

The event, held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 saw 982 participants visit the Area 31 complex by car and snowmobile and featured; annual raffle for a 2024 Ski-Doo MXZ X-RS snowmobile, vintage and nonvintage radar runs and awards, vintage snowmobile showcase and awards, mini-snowmobile races (toddlers & parents), more than 25 raffle baskets and more. Miss Snowflake (AWSC) made an appearance and Mike Wolf from WRJO Radio emceed the radar runs.

“The snowmobiles kept coming and coming. We are simply amazed at the turn-out and support from our snowmobile and Northwoods community. This location couldn’t be better for hosting a snowmobile event. The history of Area 31 coupled with some of the most unique vintage sleds really helped to make Saturday a very special day. Everything ran smoothly and our club and Area 31 volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure its success. We’re already talking about what we can add for next year,” stated, Dan Sikora, Event Organizer.

Funds raised through the MFR Vintage Snowmobile Day will be allocated for equipment maintenance and future equipment purchases.

The Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club, is a Minocqua Wisconsin-based, 100% volunteer, 501(c) (3) non-profit dedicated to the establishment and maintenance of safe snowmobile routes. Established in 1986, we maintain over 160 miles of snowmobile trails throughout Oneida County. To learn more and/or become a member, please visit www.minocquaforestriders.com.