By now you may have read about the 2011 snowmobiles announced by the four major manufacturers, but what if you want to take a look at actual models yourself? Well, you’re in luck. Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha are again working with the fine folks from Leisure Features to on the 2011 Manufacturers Snowmobile Sneak Peek Tour.
In general, show hours are 4 to 9 p.m., with free admission if they are a stand-alone event. Appearances at events like the Jackson Hole Hillclimb or Lake Geneva snocross will have longer or different hours and will have an admission fee because they are a part of a larger event.
There is an “Eastern Tour” and a “Western Tour” in the U.S., along with a Canadian tour Here are the dates:
— Augusta, Maine, Augusta Civic enter, March 16
— Denver, Colorado, Merchandise Mart, March 17
— Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Geneva Grand as part of ISOC race, March 20-21
— Layton, Utah, Davis Convention Center, March 22
— Grand Rapids, Michigan, Delta Plex, March 23
— Jackson, Wyoming, Jackson Hole Hillclimb, March 25-28
— Novi, Michigan, Rock Financial Showplace, March 26
— Manchester, New Hampshire, Radisson Hotel, March 29
— Boise, Idaho, Expo Idaho, March 31
— Syracuse, New York, OnCenter, March 31
— Buffalo/Hamburg, New York, Erie County Fairgrounds, April 1
— Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, April 5
— Tacoma, Washington, Greater Tacoma Convention Center, April 6
— Green Bay, Wisocnsin, Shopko Hall, April 7
— Spokane, Washington, Spokane County Fair and Expo, April 8
— Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Holiday Inn, April 8
— Fargo, North Dakota, Fargo Dome, April 13
— Duluth, Minnesota, DECC, April 15
In Canada, the times of the shows are a little more varied. Check local listings.
— Quebec City, Quebec, Les Galeries de la Capitale, March 19-20
— Kanata, Ontario, Bell Sensplex, March 22-23
— Laval, Quebec, Place Forzani, March 28
— Toronto, Ontario, Downsview Park, March 31
— Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Prairieland Park, April 5
— Edmonton, Alberta, Mayfield Inn, April 8
— Winnipeg, Manitoba, Winnipeg Convention Centre, April 11