Month: July 2019

Jeep Charity Photo Shoot

July 31, 2019

Are you interested in a Jeep Charity Photo Shoot?

All participants will receive a professional photo shoot with their Jeep vehicle in front of the legendary Jeep Sign outside of the Toledo Assembly Complex, the Spiritual Home of Jeep. All participants will receive professionally edited photo files shared with them via email after the event, including photos featuring a unique “Toledo Assembly Complex – The Spiritual Home of Jeep” commemorative overlay.

To Reserve Your Spot:

There are 5 tickets available per hour block (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) When buying your tickets, please purchase the number of tickets needed based on the number of Jeeps that will be in your photo. See options below:
o 1 Ticket = 1-2 Jeeps
o 2 Tickets = 3-5 Jeeps
o 3 Tickets = 6-10 Jeeps

Maximum number of Jeeps allowed is 10 per photoshoot.

All proceeds from this event benefits United Way of Greater Toledo, which fights for the education, health and financial stability of every person in Lucas, Wood and Ottawa County.

Only Jeep brand vehicles made in Toledo are eligible to participate.

 

Jerry Huber and Pete Gerken talk Jeep Fest

July 29, 2019

It is so synonymous with Toledo, it’s almost easy to take for granted. But, the stout and sturdy four-wheel drive vehicle that powered our military during war time and which has supported thousands of families over generations in Toledo will get all the attention when the Toledo Jeep Fest rolls into our city next week.

Jerry Huber used to run the Toledo Jeep plant, now he heads the Jeep Fest steering committee. Pete Gerken — yes, a lucas county commissioner —might actually put that title in the back seat next week in favor of another: former Toledo Jeep worker.

Watch as they discuss Toledo Jeep Fest with Jerry Anderson at the Leading Edge table.

Jeep Fest: 4 things to know before you go

July 17, 2019

After drawing thousands of enthusiasts to downtown Toledo last year, Jeep Fest is back for another ride in August.

In 2018, the three-day event drew 60,000 people with an economic impact of $3.5 to $4.5 million to Toledo. The original Jeep Fest, in 2016, saw 40,000 people come to Toledo to honor the brand’s 75th anniversary.

Read the entire article by The Blade’s Kaitlin Durbin here – https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2019/07/16/jeep-fest-what-you-need-to-know-jeep-gladiator-jeep-wrangler-jeep-toledo/stories/20190122109.