Big East Powersports Show Continues Its Evolution
The Big East Powersports Show will continue its evolution into a true celebration of all things powersports when it kicks off its 31st annual event at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York, on October 3-4.
The Big East Powersports Show started as snowmobile-first event that connected ravenous enthusiasts with local and national vendors selling machines, gear, equipment, performance parts, trailers, accessories, services and destination information for the coming winter. And that will still be the focus of many vendors and consumers this fall.
But in recent years, the show is increasingly living up to the “powersports” branding in its name. Last fall, for instance, the show floor also had many on- and off-road motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, ebikes and more, reflecting the broadened interests of attendees.
Weather Fuels Big East Enthusiasm
The fact that it snowed – a lot! – in Upstate and Western New York last year certainly sets the proper mood among winter powersports enthusiasts. With that in mind, vendors are signing up to reach all of the passionate riders in the area.
Arctic Cat, Polaris and Ski-Doo/Lynx have all reserved big spaces to show off their equipment, answer questions and more, in cooperation with local dealers. Expect to see some factory engineers and high-profile ambassadors mixed in with dealer personnel at the booths.
Also returning are big gear vendors like Up North Sports, Raveling Sports and others, bringing with them the broadest selection of riding equipment you’ll see anywhere in the East in one location. There will be destination booths from at least four states and provinces, for those looking for new places to ride.
Trailer shoppers can peruse the huge Blizzard and Legend displays. Those looking for a better connection to the snow-covered ground can check out USI, Stud Boy, iGrips and more. Size yourself up in a groomer at the Prinoth and Track Inc booth. Or see if new vendor Advent Performance can help you get more performance out of your sled.
Charitable organizations like Pink Ribbon Riders are back, and are joined this year by a special appearance by the Snowmobile Hall of Fame.
Special Big East Events
The show is expanding in another way as well. Increasingly, one of the primary goals of the Big East Powersports Show is to pump up the passion for snowmobiling and for other powersports. That is reflected by the return of the CFMoto brand to Big East as well as newcomers Denago Motorsports and Maxxis tires. More are signing up every week.
The Big East Powersports Show – which is owned and operated by EPG Brand Acceleration, parent company of Snow Goer – has added several activations in recent years, including the Big East Classic vintage snowmobile show on Saturday, live music each day, scavenger hunts, youth activities, celebrity appearances, seminars and more.
The full schedule for the 2025 event at the New York State Fairgrounds is still emerging. But added so far are live performances by the amazing Golden Riders Globe Of Death motorcycle stunt team, unveilings of the Rider Magazine Motorcycle Of The Year and Snow Goer Snowmobile Of The Year, live music from two different bands, an expanded swap meet tied to the Big East Classic, and more.
Any motorhead or thrill seeker who has never seen a Globe of Death performance live really needs to check it out. Seeing m ultiple motorcycles roar around and go upside down in the steel cage defies logic, as do many of their other stunts.
Also new for 2025 is a two-day format, with expanded hours on those two days. The show will be Friday, October 3, from 3 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information and discount tickets, visit www.bigeastpowersportsshow.com.
