Berlin, New Hampshire – The 2016 Jericho ATV Festival presented by Progressive is an ATV enthusiast’s dream weekend, with approximately 6,000 people expected to attend. Now in its seventh year, the festival features mud races, demo rides, live music and delicious food. The festival takes place at Jericho Mountain State Park, which boasts more than 80 miles of trails, and is linked to the Ride the Wilds network, which includes more than 1,000 miles of interconnected OHRV trails.
The family-friendly festival hosts an assortment of fun and thrilling entertainment and activities. The Downtown Block Party is a fan favorite, complete with food vendors, music and a beer tent for the 21+ crowd. Thrill-seekers will enjoy Kenny Bartram’s Steel Rodeo Tour Freestyle Show, poker run and obstacle course. The festival will host several exciting new events this year, including a Music Festival & BBQ with live music, a Law Enforcement versus Fire Department Mud Race and an ATV Pull Show, testing the skill and precision of drivers and the might of their OHRVs.
“The Jericho ATV Festival oresented by Progressive is a jam-packed weekend of exhilaration and fun,” said Paula Kinney, executive director of the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce. “From races to trail riding and mud galore, this is the Northeast’s most highly-anticipated OHRV event. The Jericho ATV Festival puts the spotlight on New Hampshire’s Ride the Wilds network as the prime location in the entire northeast for OHRV riding.”
Festival guests will enjoy trying out brand new OHRVs from the major dealers—Polaris, Arctic Cat, Yamaha, Can-Am, Bad Boy Off Road, Kawasaki and ROKON. On Friday night, Berlin’s Main Street will fill up with OHRVs for the Downtown Block Party, featuring live music by A Shot of JD. Enthusiasts can check out all the OHRVs and mingle with other riders on Main Street following the first day of festival activities. On Saturday night, visitors will enjoy music by New England’s favorite Cover Band “Last Kid Picked” at the music festival & BBQ.
“This festival captures the contagious energy and adrenaline-filled excitement that OHRV enthusiasts bring to the North Country,” said Karl Stone, marketing manager for NH Grand, the official visitor information source for the Great North Woods and the Northern White Mountains. “The Jericho ATV Festival presented by Progressive creates a hub for OHRV fanatics to enjoy the festival and the incredible Ride the Wilds trail network. Riders will be excited to find they are allowed to drive their ATV’s on many town roads along the trail network to enjoy picturesque lodging options, authentic North Country dining establishments and a variety of retail stores”.
To add to the excitement and fun, one lucky winner will take home a brand-new 2016 Can-Am Outlander ATV, as AutoNorth Pre-Owned Superstore of Gorham is sponsoring a free giveaway as part of the festival.
Enter for free at http://autonorth.net/forms/free-atv-giveaway. The winner will be announced during the festival on Saturday, Aug. 6.
Additional festival events include:
- Poker Run - sponsored by the Androscoggin Valley ATV Club & Progressive and jam packed with prizes.
- Mud Pit Grudge Runs and Races – prepare to be covered head-to-toe in mud by the end of your course.
- Youth ATV Simulator – a safe way for kids to familiarize themselves with the mechanics of an ATV before their first ride.
- Progressive FLO-TUM Pole Chainsaw Carving – impressive carvings created with a chainsaw.
- ATV Torch-Lit Parade – taking place at dusk at the Downtown Block Party on Main Street.
- FREE ATV Wash – sponsored by Progressive.
Admission costs $10 Friday and Saturday, $5 Sunday with children under 6 free. As always, Berlin’s streets will be open to OHRVs for the weekend. A free shuttle will run all day Friday and Saturday to the grounds from designated parking areas.
Visit http://www.nhgrand.com/signature-events/jerichofestival.aspx or visit the Jericho ATV Festival Facebook page for a schedule of events and more information.
This year’s event is supported by:
Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce
Androscoggin Valley ATV Club
Romik Developers
Arctic Cat
Polaris
Yamaha
Can-Am
Kawasaki
Bad Boy Off Road
NH National Guard
Service Credit Union
Northeast Credit Union
Northway Bank
Bank Of NH
AutoNorth Preowned Superstore
Souhegan Valley Motorsports
Eversource
Moose Racing
