The International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (ISHOF) of Bovey, Minnesota will hold their 2008 Induction ceremony and banquet at the Wendigo Lodge and Conference Center on Saturday, March 1st near Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

The 2008 honoree’s recognized as Volunteers include Barry Bradshaw of Canora Saskatchewan, John Popoff of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Jerry and Nancy Hanson of New Hope, Minnesota. Terrence Kehoe of Mt. Albert, Ontario will be recognized as a Publisher. The International Groomer Operator of the Year will be Harold Butchke from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

A full slate of weekend activities are planned including Minnesota’s largest hands on Grooming Equipment Show with hands on demonstration on Friday February 29th and Saturday March 1st.

The Friday evening hospitality room is set aside to recognize not only the Inductees and the International Groomer Operator of the Year, but all volunteers and landowners. The evening includes hors d'oeuvres and entertainment.

The Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Clubs of America, Antique and Classic Snowmobile Club of Canada, and Antique Snowmobile Society sponsor the week long "Old Snowmobile Expo" at the Central Square Mall from Sunday, February 24th to Sunday, March 2nd. The "Old Snowmobile Expo" will feature displays, exhibits, videos, and literature.

The Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show will be held Saturday, March 1st at Wendigo to coincide with the 20 mile trail ride with the "Legends of Snowmobiling" for old and new snowmobiles. Trophies will be presented for both the Old Snowmobile Expo and the Snowmobile Show at Wendigo.

A Silent Auction fund raiser will be held Saturday evening during the ceremony. For information to contribute or donate auction items, and for dinner reservations please contact ISHOF at 218-245-1725 or email to admin@ishof.com. ISHOF is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization.

For lodging reservations please contact Wendigo Lodge at 218-327-2211