Maine’s upcoming Nonresident Free Snowmobile Weekend will take place March 6 - 8, 2026.

According to Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in a news release, nonresident riders (from another state or province) may operate a snowmobile in Maine during this weekend without purchasing a Maine registration, provided they have a valid registration from their home state or province. Reciprocity is not required. 

"If you are a nonresident planning to participate in Free Snowmobile Weekend, we ask that you take a moment to sign up—at no cost—using the Nonresident Open Snowmobile Weekend form," said DIFW. "This helps us better understand nonresident participation and allows us to work with Maine Office of Tourism to share helpful Maine snowmobiling information, including safety reminders and trail updates."