In 1976 the club undertook the major task of presenting an offroad
race. From it's meager beginnings, the UP Offroad 100 has grown
to become one of the premiere offroad racing events of the Midwest.
The race is now featured in several major national publications as
well as watched by nearly 90 million television viewers throughout
the world by means of SpeedVision who provides coverage annually.

In the early days, the course was 7 miles long and ran through
swamps, highlands, and farm fields covering the land of five
neighboring farms. Participants were to complete 100 miles of
grueling racing. To provide more excitement for spectators, the
course was shortened to its present day 1.5 mile track. Now the
entire course can be easily viewed by spectators from atop a
high hill located in the center of the course. This last year marks the
28th anniversary of the Bark River Lions annual event. This event is growing each year and provides superior family entertainment.

We, the Bark River Lions Club, sadly announce that we will not be having any Music Festivals in the near future. Thanks to all that attended and provided any help in any way to try to make our festival successful. We do, however, present 2 offroad races annually!! Check out the website!