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The Toledo School for the Arts Celebrates Jeep’s 80th Anniversary

July 9, 2021

Toledo, Ohio—The Toledo School for the Arts has partnered with the Toledo Jeep Fest to create a tangible representation of how Jeep has touched the lives of those in the Toledo area. This spring, TSA began their “Art Grille Masters” program and connected students with area mentors to create works of art from Jeep grilles.

The Toledo School for the Arts has a unique connection with the history of Jeep in Toledo. They are currently located in the historical building at 333 14th Street in Toledo, Ohio erected in 1916 by the Willys-Overland Company to finish, ship, and sell their domestic cars. The Toledo School for the Arts has allowed this location to continue to be a center for innovation and excellence. TSA moved into the building in 2004 and the building has been their home ever since. This nationally ranked, community public school for 6th- 12th grade students is known for its transformative model of educating young people.

As they worked to honor the historic milestone for Jeep, Toledo Jeep Fest was glad to partner with TSA as they work to continue the legacy started by Jeep so many years ago. The partnership with the school just felt natural to Whitney Rofkar, Toledo Jeep Fest, Event & Development Director.

“We were glad to partner with the Toledo School for the Arts to celebrate Jeep’s eightieth anniversary. The Toledo Jeep Fest is always looking for ways to incorporate the things that make Toledo special, and the Toledo School for the Arts is one of them. We would like to see this kind of partnership continue in the future,” said Rofkar.

Their connection with Toledo’s Jeep history makes it a perfect fit for the students to work to create these art pieces. The school has connected 13 students with 12 mentors to develop a program that helps the students create pieces for their portfolios. The mentors include local artists, musicians, educators and many others who either have connections to the art or Jeep world. The students range from Sophomores to recent alumni.

“Working with Toledo Jeep Fest has allowed our students to incorporate fun and community spirit by volunteering their time to help make the weekend a success. This Art Grille Master’s partnership is the next natural step in the process. It has been amazing watching the students work with their mentors and to see what they have created together,” said Director of Development, Dave Gierke. Gierke is also mentoring one of the students this year. These pieces will be auctioned off online as a fundraiser for the school. The grilles are available for purchase via online auction at www.biddingowl.com/ToledoSchoolfortheArts starting in July. The auction will be open until 3 pm on August 8.

Grogan’s Towne 2021 Toledo Jeep Fest Hype Bash

May 11, 2021

You’re invited to the upcoming Grogan’s Towne Hype Bash on Saturday, June 19 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.), our third Toledo Jeep Fest hype bash of 2021. The upcoming Toledo Jeep Fest (Aug. 6-8) is free to the public and is a family-friendly, community festival. Grogan’s Towne is a sponsor of our awesome All-Jeep Parade during the festival.

Grogan’s Towne is located at 6100 Telegraph Road, Toledo, Ohio, 43612.

This Toledo Jeep Fest Hype Bash will feature:

Follow TJF social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for more info and updates.

Grogan’s Towne Hype Bash FlyerDownload

Look for #DuckDuckJeep Toledo Jeep Fest style

May 6, 2021

Ready for your next muddy Monday? Toledo Jeep Fest is taking Jeep Ducking to the next level by teaming with Buff City Soap – Toledo to hatch a small army of ducks. And they’re coming to a Jeep near you.

The first hatch of 1,000 green ducks will be tagged with a 20% discount at area Buff City Soap locations (Secor Road in Toledo and Maumee). The tags will also remind Jeep fans of the upcoming Toledo Jeep Fest (#tjf2021) on Aug. 6-8 in downtown Toledo and to share your #duckduckjeep experience on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

“Twelve Toledo Jeep Fest ambassadors (including Glass City Crawlers jeep club members) will be traveling around the area and attending Jeep events in surrounding states and distributing ducks,” TJF event director Whitney Rofkar said.

Why ducks and Jeeps?

What is Ducking? The basic concept is that when you see a jeep that you love or you have jeep envy, you place a duck on their jeep. You Just Got Ducked! It’s a surprise for the owner, it brings a smile to their face.

The Jeep Ducking craze is now popular in the U.S., but was started in Ontario by Allison Parliament, a Canadian woman. Some 3,000 people responded to her first post, and there are now 10,000 members in the private Official Ducking Jeeps group on Facebook.

People have snapped photos of ducks on Jeeps in all 50 states, almost all Canadian provinces, and even Spain and Australia. Jeep dealerships and mechanics are leaving ducks on vehicles.

TJF organizers approached Buff City Soap owner Nick Kunkel to raise these unique ducks. The duck-shaped soap is free of harsh chemicals, detergents, and preservatives. You’ll find a combination of coconut, olive, palm and rapeseed oil with Buff City Soap’s most popular scent – Narcissist – that smells like peaches, raspberries, and patchouli sandalwood.

Yark Jeep 2021 Toledo Jeep Fest Hype Bash

April 27, 2021

You’re invited to the upcoming Yark Jeep Hype Bash on Friday, May 7 (5-8 p.m.), our second Toledo Jeep Fest hype bash of 2021. The upcoming Toledo Jeep Fest (Aug. 6-8) is free to the public and is a family-friendly, community festival. Yark is the sponsor of our awesome Yark Jeep Vendor Midway during the festival.

Yark Jeep is located at 6019 W. Central Ave, Toledo, Ohio, 43615.

This Toledo Jeep Fest Hype Bash will feature:

Follow TJF social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for more info and updates.

Yark Jeep 2021 Hype Bash Flyer Download

ExtremeTerrain gear for Toledo Jeep Fest fans

March 29, 2021

Our friends at ExtremeTerrain – www.extremeterrain.com – are still dedicated to providing Jeepers and overlanders the best Jeep Wrangler parts and Toyota Tacoma parts available. Looking for your next, bigger and beefier tire and wheel combination to take on a new rock crawling trail? JK Wrangler owners can take advantage of our wheel and tire configurator to match the perfect set to your existing or soon to be lift height.

ExtremeTerrain has supplied some awesome Jeep accessories for the 2021 Toledo Jeep Fest. Fans at upcoming hype events might get a chance to win one of these great Jeep accessories:

Barricade Trail Force HD Front Bumper

  • Standard Width Front Bumper
  • Heavy Duty 5/32″ Steel Plate, 2″ X 0.120″ Tubing
  • Premium Two Stage Textured Black Powder Coat Finish
  • Built-In Winch Plate, Rated Up To 12,000 Lbs.
  • High Strength D-Ring Mounts

Barricade Trail Force HD Rear Bumper

  • Heavy Duty 3/16″ Steel Construction
  • 2″ Standard Hitch Receiver
  • Accommodates Up To A 35″ Tire
  • Weighs 85Lbs
  • High Strength D-Ring Mounts W/ D-Rings Included

Barricade 9,500 lb. Winch

  • 9,500 Lb., (4310 Kgs.), Single-Line Pulling Capacity
  • 5.5 Hp, 12 Volt, Series Wound Motor
  • 3 Stage Planetary Gear With A 195.4:1 Ratio
  • 94 Feet Of 21/64 Inch Steel Winch Rope With Replaceable Hook
  • Line Speed Under Full Load Is 6.4 Feet Per Minute

You’ll get a chance to win one of these accessories at the upcoming Monroe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Superstore Hype Bash on Saturday, April 17 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), our first Toledo Jeep Fest hype bash of 2021. The event is free to the public and is a family-friendly, community festival.

Off-road outfitters ExtremeTerrain will be supporting the 2021 Toledo Jeep Fest in Toledo, Ohio. Learn more about ExtremeTerrain at www.extremeterrain.com.

In Toledo, the birthplace of the Willys Jeep, there is a passion for the Jeep brand. The entire city lives, breathes, and bleeds Jeep, and it’s not just because Toledo is the headquarters for Jeep; it goes deeper than that. Toledo understands the “Jeep Thing.” It doesn’t matter which Jeep model you drive. If you sport a seven- or nine-slot grille, you get a Jeep wave—and not just the two-finger acknowledgement but a full-fledged, out-the-window wave. See you Aug. 6-8.