Two weekends. Two iconic winter festivals. One unforgettable freestyle snowmobile experience.
This February 2026, BARBEGAZI is bringing its high-energy freestyle snowmobile show to ByWard Market during Ottawa Winterlude, and in Moncton for the Polar Fest, delivering world-class riding, elite athletes, and full winter magic.
Whether you’re a hardcore action sports fan or just looking for something wild to do outdoors, here’s what to expect:
February 6–8, 2026
BARBEGAZI joins forces with ByWard Market during Ottawa Winterlude, one of Canada’s most iconic winter celebrations. Known for transforming the capital into a massive playground of snow, ice, culture, and outdoor fun, Winterlude is the perfect backdrop for freestyle snowmobile action.
Expect a vibrant downtown atmosphere, thousands of festivalgoers, and BARBEGAZI’s signature snowmobile show adding a serious adrenaline kick to the weekend.
February 13–14, 2026
The following weekend, BARBEGAZI the yeti heads east to Moncton, New Brunswick, as part of Polar Fest, a winter celebration that brings the community together through outdoor activities, entertainment, and family-friendly experiences.
Polar Fest is all about embracing winter in a fun, accessible way and BARBEGAZI brings the spectacle. Expect big tricks, roaring engines, and a crowd buzzing with energy.
BARBEGAZI brings together some of the best freestyle snowmobile riders on the planet, fresh off the global competition circuit.
4th place at Aspen’s X Games
Known for his massive amplitude and technical consistency, Chris Coosemans is a fan favorite who blends style and power in every run.
7th place at Aspen’s X Games
Daniel Shaffer is known for pushing technical progression and throwing difficult tricks with confidence and control.
5th place – X Games Aspen
One of Europe’s top freestyle snowmobile riders, Rasmus Johansson brings creativity, precision, and international flair to the show.
Guiding you through every trick, every run, and every big moment is Christian Martinez, one of the most respected MCs in action sports.
With deep roots in freestyle motocross and snowmobile culture, Christian brings energy, clarity, and hype-making sure even first-time spectators understand what’s happening and why it’s impressive.
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New to freestyle snowmobiling? No worries, we’ve got you.
Freestyle snowmobile is a judged action sports discipline where riders launch their sleds off massive ramps and perform aerial tricks high above the snow.
During each run, athletes combine speed, precision, and creativity to execute tricks such as:
Each performance is about finding the perfect balance between risk and mastery, with athletes constantly raising the bar.
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At the heart of the show is BARBEGAZI’s custom-built freestyle structure: engineered to maximize height, flow, and safety while allowing athletes to push their limits.
Standing at 26 feet tall, the ramp is designed to launch riders sky-high, with athletes soaring up to 40 feet in the air during their tricks. This massive setup creates the perfect conditions for big amplitude, clean execution, and jaw-dropping moments for the crowd.
Every detail of the structure is built to support progression while maintaining strict safety standards for both riders and spectators.
Want to plan your day and make sure you don’t miss the action? Here’s a quick look at the official BARBEGAZI schedules for each stop.
Ottawa – February 6–8, 2026
Moncton – February 13–14, 2026
Barbegazi isn’t just a show, it’s a full winter experience:
🔥 See you in the snow.