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Mud Crawlers and Toledo Jeep Fest Weekend

July 24, 2025

Did you know that the Toledo Mud Hens are playing all through Toledo Jeep Fest weekend?

The world-famous Toledo Mud Hens will be taking the field as their alternate identity, the Mud Crawlers, during Toledo Jeep Fest.

TJF Weekend Events

  • Mud Crawlers Game & Fireworks (August 1 – 7 p.m. – Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St.) – The Toledo Mud Hens will take the field as their alternate identity, the Toledo Mud Crawlers. Enjoy the game, a rubber duck giveaway and postgame fireworks. Buy tickets. 
  • Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos (August 1 – 9:30-11 p.m. – Hensville Park, 28 N Saint Clair St.) – Buy tickets at www.hensvilletoledo.com
  • Mud Crawlers Game & Fireworks – 7 p.m. (August 2 – 7 p.m. – Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St.) – The Toledo Mud Hens will take the field as their alternate identity, the Toledo Mud Crawlers. Enjoy the game and postgame fireworks. Buy tickets at www.MudHens.com.
  • Graham Barham Concert (August 2 – 9:30-11 p.m. – Hensville Park, 28 N Saint Clair St.) – Rising country artist Graham Barham will take the stage at Hensville Park. Buy tickets at www.hensvilletoledo.com.
  • Mud Hens Kids Take Over Day (August 3 – 4 p.m. – Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St.) – Enjoy a special giveaway, player autographs, kids run the bases, and more. Buy tickets at www.MudHens.com.

Get on the Jeep Fest Express!

July 16, 2025

Beep! Beep! Jeep Fest Express is ready for August 2 – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is the Transportation Partner of TJF. TARTA’s Jeep Fest Express will allow customers to enjoy the parade without worrying about parking or traffic.

+ Just $1.50 each way

+ Park at Franklin Park Mall or Starr Elementary School in Oregon

Learn more TARTA Jeep Fest Express.

FAQ 

Question: “Where Can I park for Toledo Jeep Fest?”

Answer: There is reserved parking for All-Jeep® Parade and Park-N-Shine registered Jeepers, after that, it is first-come, first-served street and structure parking in downtown Toledo. Go to our website and check out Helpful Toledo Jeep® Fest Maps. Look for those big squares on the map with the letter P! You can also park n ride using the Jeep Fest Express. 

Coming Up: Toledo Jeep Fest Hype Bash at Toledo Speedway!

June 18, 2025

Get ready, Jeep enthusiasts! The next Toledo Jeep® Fest Hype Bash is rolling into town on Friday, July 11, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Toledo Speedway, located at 5639 Benore Road, Toledo, OH 43612.

This high-energy, family-friendly event is the perfect prelude to the main festival in August. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Toledo Speedway Event Highlights
  • 8:30 p.m. Free Laps on the Racetrack: Coordinated by the Glass City Crawlers.
  • RTI Ramp & Balance Blocks & Junk Yard: Test your Jeep’s articulation and balance on specialized equipment.
  • Vehicle Smashin’ Opportunities: Take part in or watch thrilling vehicle-smashing demonstrations.
  • New TJF Merchandise: Be among the first to purchase the latest Toledo Jeep Fest gear.
  • Music Entertainment: by 93.5 WRQN.
  • Vendors: Explore a variety of local vendors offering Jeep-related products and services.
  • Food & Spirits: Savor delicious offerings from a selection of food trucks.
  • Raffle Giveaways: Enter for a chance to win exciting prizes.

This event is free and open to the public, making it a fantastic outing for Jeep lovers and families alike. Download the event flyer!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow Jeep enthusiasts and gear up for the main Toledo Jeep® Fest happening August 1–3 in downtown Toledo. For more details, visit ToledoJeepFest.com.

Epic Willys Adventure Set To Arrive In Base Camp

June 4, 2025

The Epic Willys Adventure (EWA) group races classic jeeps around the country for gold coins and bragging rights. One of EWA’s upcoming events is the Great Mitten Race – an epic 7-day journey starting at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, sweeping through Michigan’s outer Great Lakes and iconic Toledo, Ohio and then back to Butler, Pennsylvania.

Epic Willys Adventure 6 – the Great Mitten Race – will start at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival on Thursday, June 5. By late afternoon, these jeeps will arrive in Toledo (10-12 teams in race jeeps) and will be camping at Middlegrounds Metropark in downtown Toledo – the Toledo Jeep Fest Basecamp.

The event will bring together 12 teams competing in EWA approved stock – 1941-1964 Willys Jeeps with lots of country, historic landmarks and a series of unique challenges to win the Great Mitten Race. This attraction is a slow-paced, high-energy celebration of Jeep Heritage, camaraderie and adventure.

EWA has been racing and adventuring since 2016, rolling from Canada to Mexico (2,135 miles), through the Great Divide (1,506 miles in 2018), Oregon Trail (1,888 miles in 2021), the Concord Cup (1,729 miles in 2023), the Moonshine Run (1,516 miles in 2024). This year’s event in June is the Great Mitten Race, rolling through scenic byways and farm roads in Michigan and then finally down to Toledo, Ohio.

Race commander Jonah Hodgkins recently told Toledo Jeep Fest that Toledo, Ohio – Home of the Jeep – will be a checkpoint during their Great Mitten Race to celebrate and prepare for Toledo Jeep Fest on Aug. 1-3.

Are there rules for the Epic Willys Adventure? Well, let’s start with rule No. 1 – No GPS Allowed! Only maps and compasses are permitted for race teams. Other Epic Willys Adventure rules include no use of Interstate Highways. Racers must stick to backroads, scenic byways and farm roads. No Excuses are a rule. Breaking down, getting lost and running out of fuel for these stock Willys vehicles (1941-1964) is part of the challenge. Self-reliant repairs are a staple of Epic Willys Adventure. If mechanical issues occur, teams are expected to handle repairs on their own.

Teams earn gold coins along the route. Coins are earned for finishing first for the day, arriving at a checkpoint, photographing a historical marker, capturing a photo of Bigfoot or an imaginary animal sighting, getting a photo with another Willys Jeep, and Good Samaritan Points for helping another team with mechanical repairs.

Register for Toledo Jeep Fest Base Camp