September 10, 2009

43rd Annual Haydays this Weekend, September 12-13

While it might be warm and sunny today, the "official" start of winter is only a few short days away...


At least it is for the masses of snowmobile fanatics that flock to the 43rd annual Haydays event presented by the Sno Barons Snowmobile Club this weekend in Forest Lake, MN.

If you are unfamiliar with Haydays, the event started over 40 years ago as a snowmobile drag race across an alfalfa field (hence the name Haydays). Over the years the event has evolved considerably. While the drag races are still the focal point of the event, much has been added including a popular swap meet between private buyers and sellers, vendor displays, a freestyle motorsports exhibition, beer gardens, food courts, and much more.

Drag racing begins Saturday and Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and offers over 20 professional and amateur classes for spectators to enjoy throughout the day.

This year's Haydays also marks the end of an era for the event as it will be the last year it will be hosted at its current location in Forest Lake before being moved to a new venue in Almelund, MN.

If you're a fan of snowmobiling, or even motorsports in general, you don't want to miss this exciting two-day event this coming Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13th. Admission to the event is reasonably priced at $15 a day or $25 for a two-day pass. Even better, the event is free to children under age 12, making Haydays a great option for a post Labor Day family outing! Tickets are available at the gates.

While you're up there, be sure to come and visit us at the Special Olympics booth where we will be displaying a new Yamaha Grizzly 700 ATV that we will be giving away at the Special Olympics Northland 300 Snowmobile Ride this winter. Raffle tickets for the ATV will be available for sale at $5 a ticket with proceeds going to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota.

We hope to see you out there!

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