October 8-11th, 2025
The Annual Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally is held in Mercer, Wisconsin and takes place on all Iron County ATV/UTV trails and routes. The purpose of our rally is for participants to take part in a poker run, making stops at different locations across all of the ATV/UTV Trails.
Registration
Registration is only $20. When registering, participants will pick up their Rally packet with an ATV/UTV Map and commemorative bandanna at the Mercer Chamber of Commerce. All registrants are required to sign an agreement and release waiver when they pick up their rally packet.
The $20 registration fee includes a choice of one of two Poker Run Sheets. Both sheets may be purchased for $30 per rider.
Event Schedule
Thu. Oct. 9th
8am-4pm: Registration and Packet Pickup at Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce
9am-4pm: Registration and Packet Pickup at Hurley Chamber of Commerce
4pm-Midnight: Late Packet Pickup at the Great Northern in Mercer.
3pm-8pm: Poker Run
Fri. Oct. 10th
8am-4pm: Registration and Packet Pickup at Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce
9am-4pm: Registration and Packet Pickup at Hurley Chamber of Commerce
4pm-Midnight: Late Packet Pickup at the Great Northern in Mercer.
Noon-8pm: Poker Run
2pm-6pm: ATV, UTV & Lawn Tractor Pull: Lazy Ace Saloon (Now Hosted by Mercer Dusty Loons)
*No Registration pick up at the pull - please go to the Mercer Chamber or Great Northern Hotel
Sat. Oct. 11th
Noon-8pm: Poker Run
12pm-3pm: Mud Pit at Liberty Way Tap House
4:00pm: Great Pumpkin Parade Line-Up begins at Mercer DNR Ranger Station
5pm: Great Pumpkin Parade through Downtown Mercer
5:30pm-Close: Pumpkin Party at Yukon 51
Sun. Oct. 12th
Noon-6pm: Poker Run
Poker Run Thu. Oct. 9th - Sun. Oct 12th, 2025
This year’s Poker Run gives riders a choice of two sets of stops throughout Iron County, or choose to do both sets for an opportunity to increase your chances of drawing of winning hand. Pumpkin Run Rally registration includes one poker sheet (your choice). Riders must receive a stamp from all businesses on the sheet to be eligible to draw a poker hand. Extra cards may be earned through purchases and participation in the Great Pumpkin Parade or ATV/UTV Pull.
Riders who complete their sheets may draw their cards at any time during the rally at the wrap-up location.
The Winning Hands will be announced on Wednesday. Cash Prizes to the Top Ten Hands.
Thank You to These Businesses for Participating in the 2025 Poker Run
- Around the Corner Pub
- Beaver’s Resort
- Bear Chasers Lodge
- Bucko's Saloon
- Carly’s Beer Barrel
- Cleveland's Clubhouse at Beaver Lodge
- Cleavo's
- Club 51
- Club 77
- Dear Lodge
- Donner's Bay
- Gateway Lodge & Resort
- Harmel's Bear Den
- Iron Horse
- Joany’s Sidekicks
- Johnny's Bar & Grill
- Ladder 715
- Lazy Ace Saloon
- Liberty Way Tap House
- Lost & Found
- Luoma's Saxon Pub
- Muskies Inn Bar & Grill
- North Pole Tavern
- Pine Lake Lodge
- Pitt's Place
- Sunken Horse Saloon
- The Bar
- The Upper Block
- VO Basement Bar
- Whitecap Mountain
- Willy’s Still
- Wolf’s Den Bar & Grill
- Yukon 51
Poker Run Hours: Participating businesses are required to be open to stamp sheets during these hours:
Thursday: 3pm-8pm, Friday: Noon-8pm, and Saturday: Noon-8 pm. Sunday hours are not required.
Business Hours Please check hours for establishments
| Around the Corner Pub | Th 11am-Midnight, Fr 11am-2am, Sat 11am-11pm, Su 11am-4pm |
| Bear Chaser's | Th 11am-8p, Fr 11am-11pm, Sa 11am-11pm, Su 11am-8pm |
| Beaver's Resort | Wed-Sun 11:00am-Midnight |
| Bucko's Saloon | Check Businesses hours |
| Carlys Beer Barrel | Th 3-close, Fr 12-close, Sa 12-close, Su 12-close |
| Cleavo's Tavern | Th 2-10, Fr 12-12, Sa 12-12, Su 112-7 |
| Cleveland's Clubhouse at Beaver Lodge | Th 11-CL, Fr 11-CL, Sa 9am-CL, Su 9am-6pm |
| Club 51 | Check Businesses hours |
| Club 77 | Th 2pm, Fri 2-close, Sa Noon-close, Su-Closed |
| Dear Lodge | Check Businesses hours |
| Donner's Bay Resort | Th 10:00ish, Fr 10:00ish, Sa 10:00ish Sun Noon |
| Gateway Lodge & Resort | Open: Th 11, FR 11, Sat 11, Sun 11 |
| Harmel's Bear Den | Th 12-?, Fr 12-?, Sa 12-?, Su 12-6 |
| Iron Horse Saloon | Th 4-8, Fr 4-8, Sat 4-8+ |
| Joany's Sidekicks | Check Businesses hours |
| Johnny's Bar | Check Businesses hours |
| Ladder 715 | Th 3-close, Fr 3-close, Sa 3-close, |
| Lazy Ace Saloon | Th 11am-10pm, Fr 11am-10pm, Sa 11am-10pm, Su 11am-10pm |
| Liberty Way Tap House | Th 4-10, Fr 4-10, Sa 11-10pm, Su 11-10pm |
| Lost & Found | Th 3-2am, F noon-2:30am, Sat Noon-2:30am, Su Noon-10:00pm happy hour w-f 4-6, 2.50 domestic beer/rail/wine Homemade pizza, craft cocktails. |
| Luoma's Saxon Pub | Th 12-close, Fr 12-close, sa 11-close, Su 11-Close |
| Muskies Bar & Grill | Noon-11:00pm each day |
| North Pole Saloon | Th 11am-2am, Fr 11am-2:30am, Sa 11-2:30am, Su 11am-2am |
| Pine Lake Lodge | Th 11am-Cl, Fr 11am-Cl, Sa 11am-Cl, Su TBD check FB |
| Pitt's Place | Th 3-Close, Fr Noon-Close, Sa Noon-Close, Su 1pm-Close |
| Sunken Horse Saloon | Open: Th 4, Fr 11am, Sa 11am, Sun 11am |
| The Bar | Check Businesses hours |
| The Upper Block | Thurs Food-Pasta flight with steak bites, Friday Fish Fry, Happy Hour daily 4-6 & 9-11 |
| VO Basement Bar | Check Businesses hours |
| Whitecap Mountain | Th 11-CL, Fr 11-CL, Sa 11-CL, Su 11-Cl |
| Willy Stills | Th 11am-2am, Fr 11am-2:30am, Sa 11am-2:30am, Su 11am-2am |
| Wolf's Den Bar & Grill | Check Businesses hours |
| Yukon 51 | Thurs 11am-9pm, Fr 10am-10pm, Sa 10am-10pm, Su 10am-8pm |
Poker Run 2025 Winners
1st Place - Kim Kyllonen
2nd Place - Julie Wurth
3rd Place (Tie) - Philip Lang
3rd Place (Tie) - Jennifer Tryon
5th Place - Meghan Norris
6th Place - Travis Schaeffer
7th Place - JAred Hansen
8th Place - Robert Condon
9th Place - Kimberly Rathje
10th Place - Lynnette Schaeffer
ATV, UTV & Lawn Tractor Pull Fri. Oct. 10th, 2pm @ Lazy Ace Saloon
Test Your Skill Against the Z Force ATV Sled!
The Tuscobia Trails ATV Association is bringing their custom-built pull sled to Mercer.
ATVs, UTVs and Lawn Tractors will complete in separate divisions with multiple classes according to CC’s in each division. Winners will be awarded in each class to the driver pulling the farthest distance. Commemorative Pumpkin Run Mug presented to first place in each class, certificates awarded to second and third places. The cost is $10 for the first pull and $5 for a second try.
Register In-Person Day of the Pull
Now hosted by the Mercer Dusty Loons
Great Pumpkin Parade Saturday, October 11th at 5pm
Join the Fun and Line-Up for the Great Pumpkin Parade through Downtown Mercer
Line-Up begins at 4pm at the Mercer DNR Ranger Station parking lot at 5291 N State House Circle, Mercer. Riders are encouraged to decorate their vehicles and wear costumes in keeping with a Halloween theme. Prizes will be awarded. There is no cost to participate in the parade.
Pumpkin Party Saturday, October 11th at 5:30pm
Following the Parade
2025 Pumpkin Party Location: Yukon 51
2025 50/50 Raffle Drawing is October 17 at 3pm
Don’t forget to buy your tickets at any of the businesses participating in the Poker Run or at the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing will be at 3pm on October 17, 2025.
50/50 Raffle 2025 Winner
$994.00 - Winner requested to stay anonymous
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For More Information
Mercer Chamber of Commerce
5150N Hwy 51
Mercer, WI 54547
Tel: 715-476-2389
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