The population of St. Jean and area swelled on the weekend as hundreds of people participated in the community's annual ATV Derby.

The event registered 1,500 participants and 1,052 machines this year and spokesman Mike Gilmore says riders were treated to some excellent weather.

Participants from across the prairie provinces, Ontario and Wisconsin came out to ride about 40 kilometres of trails along the scenic Red River.

The derby acts as a fundraiser for the community of St. Jean, providing financial assistance to local organizations and projects such as the St. Jean Fire Department, St. Jean Arena, and the Helping Our Kids Festival.

About 120 local volunteers help organize and run the operation.

Photos provided by Mike Gilmore.