Northwoods Motor Mayhem

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Screen is up and ready!
Who’s here? Give me a shout!

06/18/2026

🎬🚗 TONIGHT!! WE’RE TAKING DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT TO THE NEXT LEVEL! 🚗🎬

Join us as we kick off the 3rd Annual Northwoods Motor Mayhem with a true American classic — American Graffiti — shown on a massive 50’ inflatable movie screen with incredible sound and video equipment.

No radio? No problem.
📻 RRN will be broadcasting directly from their mobile trailer so everyone can enjoy the experience.

Grab dinner and snacks from:
🍔 Antique Village Country Store
🤖 Gladstone Robotics Team

🍺 Beer service provided by the Gladstone Lions Club.

Admission is simple:
❤️ Monetary donation OR food donation to support the Weekend Backpack Program

Bring your:
🛻 Truck
🚗 Classic Car
🔥 Rat Rod
🪑 Lawn Chairs
🧺 Blankets

Bring your family and help us start the weekend in unforgettable fashion.

📅 TONIGHT! June 18
📍 UP State Fairgrounds – Escanaba, MI

06/18/2026

The weekend is finally here!!

Please check your email for your instructions.

Just a few last minute reminders.

Please check in 15 minutes prior to your shift at the Volunteer Table located in the Miracle of Life Building. You will receive your wristband and T-shirt and transportation to your duty assignment.

Thank you for all you do!

Together, let's make this an unforgettable weekend!

06/17/2026

🗓️ THE FULL WEEKEND EXPERIENCE IS HERE! 🔥

Two days packed with classic cars, live music, burnouts, mini bike racing, family fun, food vendors, raffles, and more!

Here’s your official schedule so you can start planning your weekend now.

Highlights include:

🔥 Friday
🏁 Mini Bike Fun Runs
🔥 Diesel Burnouts
🎸 Live Music featuring The Dirty Martinis
🎟️ 50/50 Drawing

🔥 Saturday
🏁 Mini Bike Races
📣 Moment of Loudness
👑 Pin-Up Contest
🔥 Powerwheels Burnouts
🔥 Burnouts
🎸 Live Music featuring The Hi-Views
🎟️ 50/50 Drawing

Plus:
🚗 Show Cars
🏕️ Campers
🛍️ Antique Village Shops
🍔 Food Vendors
🎶 Entertainment all weekend long

📍 UP State Fairgrounds – Escanaba, Michigan
📅 June 19 & 20

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06/17/2026

✨Pin Up Spotlight ✨

Heidi Love, back for year 3 competing for Miss Northwoods Smoke Queen. She is a little bit of everything — sweet, classy, and sassy.

06/17/2026

Thank you Wicked Mike’s BBQue for supporting the Gladstone Lions Club by donating 5% of this weekends sales!!!

06/16/2026

🎬 HOW DOES DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT WORK? 🚗

We’ve had a few questions, so here’s what to expect!

Join us June 18 at the UP State Fairgrounds for an old-school drive-in experience featuring American Graffiti on a giant 50’ inflatable movie screen.

🚗 Park your vehicle and watch from your car
🪑 OR bring lawn chairs and blankets and relax outside your vehicle
📻 No radio? No problem — RRN will broadcast from their mobile trailer so everyone can enjoy the movie audio
🍿 Concessions available from Antique Village General Store & Gladstone Robotics Team
🍺 Beer served by the Gladstone Lions Club

Admission:
❤️ Monetary donation OR food donation supporting the Weekend Backpack Program

Bring your classic car, truck, rat rod—or just bring the family and enjoy a summer night under the stars.

📅 June 18
🕗 Gates open at 8 PM
🌅 Movie begins at dusk

Drop questions below and we’ll answer them!

06/16/2026

Our winner of the official Northwoods Motor Mayhem Merch is....
Congratulations!! We will be in touch on how to claim your official 3rd Annual Northwoods Motor Mayhem t-shirt and hat.

06/16/2026

Full details can be found at www.northwoodsmotormayhem.com