Month: August 2018

Meet Landon Derrick, one of Toledo Jeep Fest’s special guests

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) – For 9-year-old Landon Derrick the sight of a Jeep® never gets old.

“What do you think of all these Jeeps?,” 13abc reporter Michael Bratton asked Landon. “They’re cool!,” replied Landon.

Thursday, Landon and his family were greeted in Bowling Green by dozens of Jeeps after traveling 12 hours from South Carolina.

It was all to recognize the young man’s love for the iconic vehicles made in Toledo.

Watch the full segment: http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Toledo-Jeep-community-recognizes-9-year-old-boy-who-survived-massive-brain-tumor-490519891.html Read More

Event Chairman, Jerry Huber, joins the Tony Packo’s wall of fame

Toledo Jeep® Fest Event Chairman, Jerry Huber, joined the ranks of United States Presidents, famous actors, coaches, and celebrities by signing his very own bun at Tony Packo’s. Jerry is a former Jeep Plant Manager, under whom the plant won several awards. Nowadays he spends his time planning the 2018 Toledo Jeep Fest, which is making its return to downtown Toledo for the whole weekend of August 10th.

Watch the full segment: https://bcsnnation.com/former-jeep-plant-manager-kyle-huber-signs-packos-bun/ Read More

13abc, the official television station for Toledo Jeep Fest, highlights the dynamic weekend

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Toledo will be transformed into “Jeep® City” the weekend of August 10-12 for the second Jeep Fest.

Organizers say the economic impact is expected to exceed $3 million. 13abc is the official television station for the Jeep Fest parade which will be broadcast live on 13abc.

Read the full segment: http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Toledo-Jeep-Fest-features-Wrangler-raffle-487514311.html Read More