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- ATV backflips are the highlight of the touring performance owned by Derek Guetter.
- Derek Guetter’s ATV Big Air Tour will be in Escanaba in August as a fair act.
- A rider peers over the side of his motorbike as the camera freezes the aerial moment.
- A rider for ATV Big Air Tour barely touches the machine while suspended in midair. (Photo courtesy of Derek Guetter)

ATV backflips are the highlight of the touring performance owned by Derek Guetter.
ESCANABA — A nationally-touring, high-energy motorsports spectacular will roar into the 2026 U.P. State Fair Grandstand with two shows on Tuesday, Aug. 18. This ATV and motorcycle show delivers gravity-defying stunts, massive jumps, and is geared for fans of all ages.
Created by ATV legend Derek Guetter, the ATV Big Air Tour features the world’s top professional riders performing jaw-dropping tricks on high-performance 450cc machines. From towering launches to mid-air backflips, the show combines elite athleticism, music, and crowd-pleasing entertainment that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
In addition to the action, the event includes interactive crowd games, kid-friendly fun, and free giveaways throughout the night, with prizes such as motocross goggles, signed jerseys, and more. Following the show, fans will have the opportunity to meet the riders, collect autographs, and snap photos. Official ATV Big Air Tour merchandise will also be available for purchase.
General admission seating is included with paid gate admission.
The ATV Big Air Tour is performed by trained professionals on high-performance machines. Readers may find more information about the ATV Big Air Tour by visiting www.atvbigairtour.com or following @atvbigairtour on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Derek Guetter's ATV Big Air Tour will be in Escanaba in August as a fair act.
The 2026 U.P. State Fair Grandstand series is presented by the Island Resort & Casino.

A rider peers over the side of his motorbike as the camera freezes the aerial moment.

A rider for ATV Big Air Tour barely touches the machine while suspended in midair. (Photo courtesy of Derek Guetter)







