Shredding the Red: 2025 Cuyuna Fest in Review

Cuyuna Fest 2025: Trails, Tunes, & a Legend Revealed

Cuyuna Fest 2024 was one for the books. Thanks to everyone who showed up, bought raffle tickets, and shared the stoke. We raised $5,591.70 from the raffle alone, nearly $1,000 more than last year. Add in $2,000 from Wilde Bicycle Co.’s Midwest MTB Fest ticket donations, plus major support from New Belgium Brewing, and together you brought in $7,591.70 for the Crew. That money goes straight back into keeping Cuyuna’s 70 miles of singletrack ride-ready all year long.

The night kicked off at Trailside Tavern, where happy hour flowed into dinner, live bluegrass from The Lake Monsters, and the kind of raffle prizes that make riders’ dreams come true including a custom Wilde Bike, a Pulse SUP, and a Cuyuna Lakes Outdoors guided fishing trip.

The highlight of the evening was announcing Barb Grove as the 2025 Legend of Cuyuna. Barb has been a cornerstone of our community and we celebrated her with a custom poster that she signed for attendees making for a special keepsake from an unforgettable night.

A massive thanks to Trailside Tavern for hosting, Wilde Bicycle Co., New Belgium Brewing, and every volunteer and supporter who made this event happen. Cuyuna Fest is not just a party. It is a powerful reminder that when this community comes together, amazing things happen for the trails we love.

Photos by Jordan Walker.