Hassmer Fest 2026

Hassmer Fest 2026

Hassmer Fest is a three-day mountain bike festival is back for 2026! Enjoy the best mountain bike festival in Southeast Indiana. Hassmer Fest is hosted within the beautiful Versailles State Park in Versailles, Indiana. The trail system within the park offers miles of flowing single track, providing a great riding experience for all skill levels, from beginner to the most experienced. This year we celebrate thirteen years of the festival and nearly 30 miles of mountain trails.

The park’s trail system exists due to the hard work and dedication of volunteers that have a love for mountain biking, as well as a love for the great outdoors. Hundreds of volunteer hours are accrued each year to build and maintain the trail system.

All proceeds of Hassmer Fest go directly to support the efforts of the volunteer trail crew within Versailles State Park. Come out and enjoy a great weekend of riding, entertainment, and friendship.

Pre-Registration

Online Pre-Registration: $75.00 (March 1 - October 7, 2026)

Day-of-Event Registration: $90.00 - Cash, Check or Credit Card (via Square) at event site.

Ride-em-All Challenge - Pre-registration required

The Ride-em-All Challenge requires riders to ride nearly 30-miles of the trail system within Versailles State Park.

Riders must ride with a punch card. Punch cards can be claimed at registration area during the event.

Ride-em-All signs are strategically placed on each of the trails within the mountain bike trail system. Each sign contains a unique orienteering punch. Use the orienteering punch to mark your punch card accordingly.

This is a pre-registration category only this year. There is a fee of $20.00 to participate and receive your ride-em-all challenge hat. Please note this item a “trail” style hat from Cognative Mountain Biking. One size fits most!

MTB Skills Clinic - Beginner/Intermediate - Pre-registration required

October 10, 2026

9:00-11:00am

Who This Clinic is For

You have some experience mountain biking and would like to increase your skills beyond the basics. This course will teach beginner-intermediate riders the technique to execute more efficient and controlled riding. This clinic is for those aged 14 and older.

Clinic Overview

This is a 2-hour clinic with optional on-trail practice following.

You’ll Learn:

• Safety checks to perform before each ride

• Proper body position and maintaining balance while riding

• Front and rear wheel awareness

• Controlled cornering and switchback technique

• Efficient climbing

• Safely remounting and dismounting off the bike

• Important Info

• All riders must wear a helmet and have a trail-ready bike in good working order.

• Dress appropriately for the weather.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• Minimum age to participate is 14 years old.

MTB Skills Clinic - Kids Beginner - Pre-registration required

October 10, 2026

11:00am-12:00 pm

Who This Clinic is For

Kids ages 6 and up who want to build the foundational skills of balance, confidence, and safety for fun and safe riding.

Clinic Overview

This is a 1 hour clinic.

You’ll Learn

• Safety checks to perform before each ride

• Essentials for safe riding

• Proper body position and maintaining balance while riding

• Consistent brake control

• Proper shifting to maintain speed

Important Information

• All riders must wear a helmet and have a trail-ready bike in good working order.

• Dress appropriately for the weather.

• Closed-toe shoes.

• Bring your own water.

Entertainment

Friday night: Group campfire at the event site. Kids Bling-your-bike event. Music entertainment provided.

Saturday night: We will have live music from 8 - 10:30 PM.

Additional Information

Event opens Friday, October 9 at 3:00PM. Event concludes Sunday, October 11 at Noon. Participants must clear the event space by 5:00 PM on Sunday. For additional event information, sponsor list, schedule of events and other rules and regulations, please visit the Hassmer Fest webpage: https://www.bikesimba.org/hassmer-fest

Event Website

https://www.bikesimba.org/hassmer-fest

SIMBA - In the fall of 2015, the Versailles State Park Mountain Bikers and “trail crew” created the Southeast Indiana Mountain Bike Association (SIMBA). Our focus is to enjoy and maintain existing trails and build new trails while continuing a harmonious partnership with Versailles State Park (VSP). Since then, SIMBA has received our 501(c) (3) not-for-profit tax status and worked with VSP to acquire grants and donations. We’ve received the coveted Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2015 “Partnership of the Year Award” for working together closely on several projects.

HASSMER FEST CONTACT INFORMATION: [email protected]