2025 Midwest DirtFest Schedule of Events

Friday July 18th

9:00AM – Gates open for racers, campers and spectators. This is when we recommend that you bring campers in to avoid congestion.

12:00PM Mandatory drivers meeting for all truck and SxS drivers

1:00PM Open track sessions for trucks, SxS’s and unlimited vehicles

3:00-5:00PM Qualifying rounds for SxS shootout

5:00-6:00PM Truck jam, open track session for trucks and unlimited vehicles

On The Pit Bike Track

7:00PM The DirtFest 1000, a one thousand second go kart endurance race

7:30PM Midwest WheelFest, a Onewheel race featuring two laps and a moto start

8:00PM Tandem pit bike race

Saturday July 19th

7:00AM Gates open for racers and spectators. Campers can enter but we’d prefer that you setup Friday

8:30AM Mandatory drivers meeting for all truck and SxS drivers

9:00-11AM Open track sessions for trucks, SxS’s and unlimited

11:00AM National Anthem

11:05AM 1st round of SxS shootout

12:00-1:30PM Truck time trials

1:30PM Burnout competition

2:00PM Driver meet and greet

2:15PM RC jump contest

2:30PM Final round of SxS shootout

3:00-5:00PM Truck time trials

5:00PM Truck jam, open track session for trucks and unlimited vehicles

5:30PM Pit bike races on the pit bike track

6:30PM Jump contest, SxS’s first followed by trucks

7:00PM Awards ceremony at the Midwest DirtFest booth

July 24th, 2026 – Off Road Spectacular

Join us for action-packed races and daring jumps that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

August 23rd 2026 – UTV & Truck Racing Challenge

Experience head-to-head racing and witness off-road vehicles push their limits on rugged terrain.

October 14th, 2026 – Midwest Jump Contest

Watch fearless riders soar to new heights in a gravity-defying jump competition!

December 7th, 2026 – Ultimate Dirt Festival Finale

Celebrate the grand finale with epic races, live entertainment, and unforgettable memories.