April 24th, 2025

Dubuque, Iowa is gearing up for a high-octane weekend as the gates swing open for an action-packed event on Friday, May 2nd at Noon and Saturday, May 3rd at 9:00 AM. Get ready for a roaring good time with vintage vehicles, dirt track races, live music, and more!
For just $20 per day or $35 for the entire weekend, you can immerse yourself in a celebration of all things automotive and enjoy a fantastic lineup of entertainment.

All gate proceeds will benefit the Helping Hannah’s Heart Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Camping enthusiasts can get an early start with camping opening at 3:00 PM on Thursday. Please note that vendor buildings will remain closed until Noon on Friday.

The excitement kicks off Thursday evening with a Downtown Parade, staging at McGraw Hill at 5:45 PM before rolling out at 6:00 PM.
Here’s a detailed look at the schedule:
THURSDAY

• 3:00 PM: Camping Starts
  FRIDAY
• 11:00 AM: Volunteer Entry
• NOON: OPEN to Public
• 12:30 PM: Staging for Cruise on West Side of West Parking Lot
• 12:30 PM: Mini Bike Practice (access through the camping area)
• 12:45 PM: Backroads Country Cruise to Crystal Lake Cave
• 1:00 PM: Vintage Cycles on Dirt Track
• 1:30 PM: Mini Bike Registration (access through the camping area)
• 2:00 PM: Mini Bikes on Dirt Track
• 2:30 PM: Hooligan Bike Exhibition on Dirt Track
• 3:00 PM: ALL car access to Dirt Track (up to 8 cars on track at one time)
• 3:30 PM: ALL Car Dirt Drags Practice
• 4:30 PM: Staging & Drivers Meeting ALL Car Dirt Drags
• 5:00 PM: Dirt Drags – ALL CARS WELCOME
• 5:00 PM: Pin Up Meet & Greet – Arts & Crafts Building
• 5:00 PM: Pin Up Swap N Shop (Next to Arts & Crafts Bldg)
• 5:15 PM: Mini Bike Grass Drags
• 6:00 PM: American Iron Racing Series – Vintage Stock Car Racing
• 6:00 PM: Minibike Registration Closes (Open again Saturday Morning)
• 6:30 PM: Stage 2 – Surf Zombies
• 7:00 PM: Hot Rod Gate Closed (Car Registration begins again 9am)
• 7:45 PM: Demo Derby Action on Track
• 8:00 PM: Vendor Buildings Close
• 9:00 PM: Flame Throwing Car Exhibition
• 10:15 PM: Stage 2 INTRANCED
• 11:30 PM: Stage 2 The Rumours
• 1:00 AM: GATES LOCKED
  SATURDAY
• 8:00 AM: Staging in West parking lot & Volunteer Entry
• 9:00 AM: OPEN to Public
• 9:00 AM: MiniBike Registration (Access through campgrounds)
• 9:30 AM: Vintage Cycle Exhibition on Dirt Track
• 9:30 AM: Tuff Mudder Mini Bike Race Begins
• 10:15 AM: Stage 1 Mini Auction & Pin Up Girl Prep
• 10:30 AM: Stage 1 Peek-A-Boo Pinups Classic Pin Up Contest
• 10:30 AM: ALL TRACK ACTION SUSPENDED FOR 90 minutes
• 11:00 AM: Stage 3 Hi Fi Comets
• 11:30 AM: Stage 2 Katie & The Honky Tonks
• 11:45 AM: Stage 1 Jinx Jones
• NOON: Mini Bike Big Dirt Time – Mini Bikes allowed on Dirt Track
• 12:15 PM: Stage 3 Wild Earp
• 12:30 PM: Hooligan Bike Exhibition
• 12:30 PM: Staging for Dirt Drags (Cars 1964 & Older)
• 12:45 PM: Stage 2 Hemlock Chaser
• 1:00 PM: Dirt Drags
• 1:00 PM: Stage 1 Kasey Lee Rogers
• 1:15 PM: Mini Bike Parade (Starts at Camping Gate)
• 1:30 PM: Flat Track Motorcycle Exhibition
• 2:00 PM: Helping Hannah’s Heart Foundation Adopted Family Check Presentation Building 2
• 2:15 PM: Original Art Auction Building 2
• 2:30 PM: Flyin’ Ryan’s Minibike Hill Climb
• 3:30 PM: Chopper Drags
• 3:45 PM: Stage 1 Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
• 4:00 PM: ALL Track Action Suspended for 1 Hour
• 4:00 PM: Minibike Field Games & Burnout Contest
• 5:00 PM: Midwest Jalopies
• 5:00 PM: Vendor Buildings Tear Down
• 5:15 PM: Stage 1 3 On The Tree
• 5:30 PM: Stage 2 Awards
• 6:00 PM: Stage 2 Krank Daddies
• 7:45 PM: Stage 2 ZED
  Important Notes:
• Be sure to check the official Facebook page for any last-minute schedule changes.
• No carry-ins are permitted.
• For safety reasons, golf carts and mini bikes are not allowed within the fenced area of the fairgrounds.
  Don’t miss out on this exciting weekend in Dubuque! Come for the cars, stay for the music, and support a great cause!