Thursday: May 14
1 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Early Bird Camper Check In at Susquehannock Campground.
- Only pre-registered campers may check in. Not open to the general public.
- No expo hours Thursday.
Friday: May 15
9 a.m.: Susquehannock camping facilities open for check in. Get directions here.
1 p.m.: Expo Opens!
1 p.m.: Festival Attendance Check-In Opens at the Seven Points Visitors Center for attendees not camping at Susquehannock.
1:30 p.m.: MET Helmets Skills Clinic – Braking: When, Why, How Much, Which One.*
2:45 p.m.: Pearl Izumi Women’s Skills Clinic – Track Stands and Slow Speed Riding: Balance is everything when riding slow.*
- Learn about different styles of beer from the Stewards of Beer.
- Sign up at the Hutchinson booth. Limited to 30 spots. Must have ID and wristband.
4 p.m.: Pearl Izumi Women’s Skills Clinic – Balance Points: Find your balance point on Climbs and Descents*
5 p.m.: Happy Hour – Pivot Cycles presents Sly Fox
5:15 p.m.: MET Helmets Skills Clinic – Pump and Flow: Work the Terrain for Speed, Traction and Flow*
6 p.m.: Happy Hour – Scott Sports presents Flying Fish
6 p.m.: Expo Closes – Demo Bikes Must Be Returned
7 p.m.: Bike Shuttle Stops – People Shuttle Continues until 11:00 pm
8 p.m.: Tröegs Weekend Welcome Back!
- Live Music: Hogmaw.
- Big Top Tent Site 14 of Susquehannock Campground.
- Kick-off to the weekend with live music and free Tröegs beer.
- Doans Bones and Wabi Sabi Sushi serving food.
- Please utilize the free shuttle service. Must have ID and wristband.
8 p.m.: Movie Night: Singletrack High
- Amphitheater at Visitors Center near Seven Points Camping.
Saturday: May 16
9 a.m.: Expo Opens – Standing Stone Coffee Company Coffee Opens
9 a.m.: Group Ride – Michelin Presents the Epic Ride.
- Meeting At: Michelin Tent in Expo.
- Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- New route this year via the Terrace Mtn Trail!
- Only for the most physically fit. Limited to 30 riders.
9 a.m.: Rothrock Outfitters Kayak and Paddleboard Demos.
- Meeting At: Seven Points Marina (take shuttle).
- Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Demo kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards from NRS, Yolo, Jackson, Current Designs, Wenonah and Ocean Kayak.
9 a.m.: MET Helmets Skills Clinic – Cornering I: Slow, Tight Turns and Switchbacks.*
- Check Your Map for More Information!
- Youre in for a long ride. Shuttle every Half Hour.
10 a.m.: Unicycle Teen Time with Butler Wobble
- Meeting At: Unicycle Land (in the expo).
- If you’re under 21, you’re the one. Bring your helmet and non-clipless shoes to give unicycling a try.
- Don’t have a unicycle? No problem, we have demos.
10 a.m.: Pearl Izumi Women’s Beginner Ride.
- Meeting At: Pearl Izumi Booth.
- Join us for a no-drop beginner mountain bike ride!
10:15 a.m.: MET Helmets Skills Clinic – Logs and Obstacles: Riding Things in the Trail.*
11 a.m.: Skills Clinic – Learn to ride a unicycle with Butler Wobble.
- Meeting At: Unicycle Land (in the expo).
- Always wanted to learn to ride a uni? Here’s your chance.
11:30 a.m.: MET Helmets Skills Clinic – Corning II: Moderate- to High-Speed Corners.*
1 p.m.: Group Ride: Butler Wobble MUni Ride.
- Meeting At: Unicycle Land (In the expo).
- Try mountain unicycling with a ride lead by MUni legend Dave Krack.
- Demo unicycles available.
12:45 p.m.: Pearl Izumi Women’s Skills Clinic – Front Wheel Lifts.*
2 p.m.: Pearl Izumi Women’s Skills Clinic – Beginner Log Hops.*
2 p.m.: Brewers Grove Opens.
- Free craft beer samples provided by: Lagunitas, Sly Fox, Oskar Blues, Doylestown Brew Works, Troegs, Flying Fish and Straub.
- Must have legal ID and wristband. Please drink responsibly.
3 p.m.: Group Ride – Velocity Presents Rays2Lake.
- Meeting At: Site 15.
- Climb 800 feet from the lake to Allegrippis Ridge, then descend back down. The first thirty five riders can jump on a houseboat for a casual cruise back to the campground.
- Refreshments provided by Doylestown Brewing Company. Must have ID and wristband.
- Learn about different styles of beer from the Stewards of Beer.
- Sign up at the Hutchinson booth. Limited to 30 spots. Must have ID and wristband.
3:15 p.m.: Pearl Izumi Women’s Skills Clinic – Bigger Log Hops.*
- Location: Big Top Tent, Site 15.
- IMBA’s very own Anthony Duncan will discuss the future of advocacy.
4 p.m.: Pearl Izumi Women’s Skills Clinic – Drops.*
4:19 p.m.: Group Ride – Surly presents Rollin’ Fat.
- Meeting At: Surly booth. Fat bikes only!
5 p.m.: Happy Hour – BikeFlights presents Lagunitas.
- Meeting At: BikeFlights booth in expo. Must have ID and wristband.
5:15 p.m.: MET Helmets Skills Clinic – Pump and Flow: Work the Terrain for Speed, Traction and Flow.*
6 p.m.: Happy Hour – Trek presents Sly Fox.
- Meeting at: Trek booth in expo. Must have ID and wristband.
6 p.m.: Expo Closes – Demo Bikes Must Be Returned
7:30 p.m.: Bike Shuttle Stops – People Shuttle Continues until Midnight
- Amphitheater at Visitors Center.
- Presented by Joe Breeze – Mountain bike pioneer, inventor, Hall of Famer.
- Raffle Prizes: Breezer Mountain Bike Frame and Limited Edition Repack Print.
8:30 p.m.: Group Ride – Niterider Night Ride and Demo.
- Meeting At: Niterider Booth. Demo a Niterider light! Sign up in advance.
8:30 p.m.: Oskar Blues Presents The EarthTones.
- Meeting At: Big Top Tent – Susquehannock Site 15.
- Join us for the big Dirt Fest celebration. We’ll have a canoe full of Oskar Blues beer so you can dance the night away.
Sunday: May 17
9 a.m.: Expo Opens – Standing Stone Coffee Company Coffee Opens
10 a.m.: Stone Mountain Adventures Teen-Only Ride2Lake.
- Meeting At: Stone Mountain booth. Age: 10-17.
- A take on the Rays2Lake ride for teens. Climb out of the expo and gradually descend the trails back to the lake, then jump aboard the houseboat for a ride back.
- Register in advance at the Stone Mountain Adventures booth.
- Participants under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
- SMA is a Teen Mountain Biking Summer Camp
10 a.m.: Rothrock Outfitters Kayak and Paddleboard Demos.
- Meeting At: Seven Points Marina (take shuttle). Time: 10:00 am – 3 p.m.
- Paddle Raystown in demo kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards from NRS, Yolo, Jackson, Current Designs, Wenonah, and Ocean Kayak.
10 a.m.: Hair of the Dog Yoga with Carissa Milliman.
- Meeting At: Seven Points Amphitheater. BYOMat
10:15 a.m.: MET Helmets Skills Clinic – Drops: Riding Off of 16-Inch Drops.*
11:00 a.m. Pearl Izumi Women’s Social Group Ride.
- All Skill Levels. Meeting At: Pearl Izumi Booth.
- Sunday morning no-drop social ride.
11:30 a.m.: MET Helmets Skills Clinic – Manuals: Manual Through Small Bumps and Off Small Drops.*
3 p.m.: EXPO CLOSES AND SHUTTLES STOP!
5:00 p.m.: Dirt Fest closes! All guests must be out of the Campground, gates will be locked.
Skills Clinic Info
*Pearl Izumi Women’s Skills Clinics
- Instructor: Sue Haywood
- Location: Skills Area
- Duration: 1 Hour
*MET Helmets Skills Clinics
- Instructor: Harlan Price of TakeAim Cycling
- Location: Skills Area
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Limit: 15 riders first come, first serve.
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Food Vendors
- Doan’s Bones: Wood fired pizza, BBQ, Breakfast Burritos, Salads, Vegetarian Options!
- Wabi Sabi Sushi Truck: Ocean Friendly Sushi
- Standing Stone Coffee Company: Fresh Roasted Coffee, Fruit, and Baked Goods
Shuttle Schedule
People | Bikes | |
Friday: | 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. | 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Saturday: | 9 a.m. – Midnight | 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Sunday: | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
WEAR A HELMET! DON’T DRINK AND RIDE!