October 8-11th, 2026
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 $25. 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 $25 registration fee includes a choice of one of two Poker Run Sheets. Both sheets may be purchased for $35 per rider.
Event Schedule
Thu. Oct. 8th
8am-3pm: Registration and Packet Pickup at Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce
Registration and Packet Pickup in Hurley- Time and Location - TBD
4pm-Midnight: Late Packet Pickup at the Great Northern in Mercer.
2pm-8pm: Poker Run
Fri. Oct. 9th
8am-3pm: Registration and Packet Pickup at Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce
Registration and Packet Pickup in Hurley- Time and Location - TBD
4pm-Midnight: Late Packet Pickup at the Great Northern in Mercer.
Noon-8pm: Poker Run
Sat. Oct. 10th
Noon-8pm: Poker Run
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 Cleveland's Clubhouse & Yukon 51
Two Parties -- Double the Fun
Sun. Oct. 11th
Noon-6pm: Poker Run
Poker Run Thu. Oct. 8th - Sun. Oct 11th, 2026
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: 2pm-8pm, Friday: Noon-8pm, and Saturday: Noon-8 pm. Sunday hours are not required.
Business Hours: 2026 Run Please check hours for establishments
| Around the Corner Pub | 11am-11pm each day |
| Bear Chaser's | Th, Fri Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11-8 |
| Beaver's Resort | Th 11-11, Fri, Sat 11-12, Sun 11-10 |
| Bucko's Saloon | Th, Fri 11-close, Sat & Sun 10-close |
| Caboozies on 17 | Check Business for hours |
| Carlys Beer Barrel | Th 3-close, Fri, Sat, Sun Noon-close |
| Cleavo's Tavern | Th 11-CL, Fr 11-CL, Sa 9am-CL, Su 9am-6pm |
Cleveland's Clubhouse at Beaver Lodge | Check Businesses hours |
| Club 51 | Check Business for hours |
| Club 77 | Th, Fri, Sat 11-close, Sun Closed |
| Donner's Bay Resort | Thu, Fri, Sat 10-close, Sun Noon-close |
| Harmel's Bear Den | Thu, Fri, Sat 12-8, Sun noon-6 |
| Iron Horse Saloon | Check Business for hours |
| Joany's Sidekicks | Th 11-close, Fri, Sat, Sun 9-close |
| Ladder 715 | Th, Fri 3-close, Sat noon-close, Sun closed |
| Lazy Ace Saloon | 11-8 each day |
| Liberty Way Tap House | Thur & Fri 4-10, Sat & Sun 11-10 |
| Lost & Found | Check Business for hours |
| Luoma's Saxon Pub | Th, Fr noon-close, Sat, Sun 11-close |
| Muskies Bar & Grill | Check Business for hours |
| North Pole Saloon | Open 11-close everyday |
| Pine Lake Lodge | Thu, Fri, Sat 11am-9, Sun 11-7 |
| Sunken Horse Saloon | Check Business for hours |
| The Bar | Thu 4-8, Fri, Sat 11-8, Sun 12-4 |
| The Gateway Lodge & Resort | Thu 3-close, Fri, Sat, Sun 11-closes |
| The Munch Bar & Tacos | Thu 11-mdnight, Fri 11-2:30am. Sat Noon-2:30am, Sun Noon-Midnight |
| The Pines Restaurant & Beer Garden | Th 12-8, Fri, Sat, 9-1, Sun 9-1 |
| The Upper Block | 11am - close all days |
| VO Basement Bar | Thu, Fri, Sat, 11-9, Sun 11-6 |
| Whitecap Mountain | Th 11-8, Fri, Sat 11-close, Sun 11-6 |
| Willy Stills | Check Business for hours |
| Wolf's Den Bar & Grill | 7am - 7pm all days |
| Yukon 51 | Check Business for hours |
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
Great Pumpkin Parade Saturday, October 10th 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 10th at 5:30pm
Following the Parade
2026 Pumpkin Party Location:
- Cleveland's Clubhouse
- 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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