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Join us at Williams Brothers Dundee Hype Bash

June 7, 2024

Williams Brothers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Dundee Hype Bash is set for tomorrow (Saturday, June 8) in Dundee, Michigan (4706 Ann Arbor Road)! We’ll be practicing for the upcoming Toledo Jeep Fest (Aug. 1-4) with car smashing, RTI Ramp and Balance Blocks, Entertainment, Food Trucks, Vendors, Raffle Prizes and Bounce Houses. Join us from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 4706 Ann Arbor Road in Dundee, Michigan.

 

This Hype Bash is free to the public and family-friendly and will also feature:

  • Car Smashing
  • RTI Ramp & Balance Blocks Opportunities
  • Raffle Prizes
  • Vendors
  • Bounce Houses
  • Music from 93.5 WRQN
  • Food Trucks

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

Swag: Need to update your Toledo Jeep® Fest gear for the Welcome Party, check out all the swag in our Toledo Jeep® Fest merchandise store.

Mark Farner’s American Band headlines Saturday at Toledo Jeep Fest

May 24, 2024

Grand Funk Railroad founder Mark Farner’s American Band will play in downtown Toledo on Saturday night (Aug. 3) of Toledo Jeep Fest.

HB Concerts Inc. will present this 6:30 p.m. show (doors open at 4:30 p.m.) as part of their Promenade Pavilion concert series.

Farner was the original singer and songwriter of Grand Funk Railroad which produced classics like We’re an American Band, Are You Ready and I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home).

There will be DJs and entertainment each day of Toledo Jeep Fest, beginning with our Thursday (Aug. 1) Jeep Off-Road Course Welcome Party hosted by Monroe Superstore in Monroe Michigan.

On Friday, August 2, join us in downtown Toledo for the Glass City Crawlers Block Party and the opening of the Vendor Midway! Find the complete schedule of events.

Get Tickets for Mark Farner’s American Band

Napier helps Jeep Fest redefine ‘truck bed’

May 20, 2024

Whether you are driving a Gladiator or a more traditional Jeep frame, Napier has been  designing and manufacturing truck and SUV tents for more than 30 years, re-shaping what it means to camp in your car.

Our new Toledo Jeep Fest sponsor has provided some great truck and SUV tents for TJF fans, which we will be giving out at hype bashes and via social media this year.

  • Saturday, June 8 – Williams Brothers Hype Bash, Dundee, Michigan
  • Friday, June 14 – Toledo Speedway Hype Bash, Toledo, Ohio
  • Thursday, July 25 – Mud Hens Hype Bash, Toledo, Ohio
  • Thursday, Aug. 1 – Monroe Superstore Welcome Party, Monroe, Michigan
  • Friday, Aug. 2 – Glass City Crawlers Block Party, Toledo, Ohio
  • Aug. 2-4 – Toledo Jeep Fest, Toledo, Ohio

You can win a Free Napier Tent by visiting any TJF hype bash before August and scanning for your chance to win. From Vehicle Awnings, Ground Tents, Rooftop Tents for trucks or SUV, Napier has you covered.

Ready to explore with Napier Gear? Join Napier Nation for Hacks and How-To’s and Adventure Resources with your jeep and your adventure gear.

Toledo Jeep Fest is 3-Days of Downtown Fun

May 8, 2024

Toledo Jeep Fest has 3 days of downtown fun on August 2, 3, and 4 this year. To help you understand each day we will break down key events so that you can plan your trek. The key thing to understand is that Thursday, Aug. 1 is celebrated at Monroe Superstore in Monroe, Michigan and Friday through Sunday happen in the Home of Jeep – Toledo.

Day 1 – Friday, Aug. 2

Glass City Crawlers Block Party – On Friday, August 2 (6-10 p.m.), our partners are hosting a massive invasion of downtown Toledo – generously sponsored by Jeep Country Federal Credit Union – with the epicenter at the corner of Adams and Superior Streets (430 N. Superior St.). The parking lot across from the Valentine Theater will host awesome Jeep demonstrations, car crushing, specialized vendors and more. This year, we want to see 1,000+ Jeeps lining the streets on Friday! Our Glass City Center Indoor Exhibit presented by Key Bank is open 6 to 10 p.m., which includes the RC Rock Crawling Course presented by Lathrop.

Vendor Midway – Early Opening – This year, our vast Vendor Midway driven by Rouen – including more than 70 local and national vendors will begin in lockstep with the Glass City Crawlers Block Party. The Vendor Midway will be open for visitors on Friday, August 2 from 6-10 p.m.  

Day 2 – Saturday, Aug. 3

This is parade day! The All-Jeep Parade driven by Yark Jeep and the Outdoor Park-N-Shine presented by Directions Credit Union both begin at 10 a.m. Staging for both these events will begin as early as 8 a.m. The Vendor Midway will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our Glass City Center Indoor Exhibit presented by Key Bank is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., which includes the RC Rock Crawling Course and our Speakers Series (presented by NW Ohio AGC). Both the Kids’ Zone (presented by Jennite & Lucas County Children Services) and Family Zone (presented by Cenovus Energy) are open, as well as entertainment and food trucks.

Day 3 – Sunday, Aug. 4

The MOBIS 1 Mile Walk (9:15 a.m.) and the 4 Mile Run (9:30 a.m.) hosted by Run Toledo begin in the morning. The Vendor Midway hours will be 9 a.m. to noon and vendors will be offering unique sales and discounts. Our Glass City Center Indoor Exhibit presented by Key Bank is open 9 a.m. to noon, which includes the RC Rock Crawling Course. Both the Kids’ Zone and Family Zone are open, as well as entertainment and food trucks.

Here is a complete schedule of events for Toledo Jeep Fest weekend.

Revving Up For Toledo Jeep Fest 2024!

March 21, 2024

The Toledo Jeep Fest team made some big announcements last week during a press conference at downtown partner restaurant Tony Packo’s. Check out some of the coverage.

What’s new this year?

Welcome Party hosted by Monroe Superstore – It’s starting early! On Thursday, August 1 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jeepers will be celebrating the start of an epic weekend. The dealership’s obstacle course has 18 features that won’t disappoint, and our friends at Misfit Jeepers will be making sure you have tons of fun while staying safe! Also, there will be great food trucks, Jeep-related vendors, music and more. Check out the full run of show. 

While most of the Fest happens in downtown Toledo, Monroe Superstore’s Welcome Party – located 25 miles north of downtown – makes for a great drive and jumpstart to the weekend-long festivities. Don’t miss it!

Glass City Crawlers Block Party – On Friday, August 2, our partners are hosting a massive invasion of downtown – generously sponsored by Jeep Country Federal Credit Union – with the epicenter at the corner of Adams and Superior Streets (430 N. Superior St.). The parking lot across from the Valentine Theater will host awesome Jeep demonstrations, car crushing, specialized vendors and more. This year, we want to see 1,000+ Jeeps lining the streets on Friday! Meanwhile …

Vendor Midway – Early Opening – This year, our vast Vendor Midway driven by Rouen – including more than 70 local and national vendors will begin in lockstep with the Glass City Crawlers Block Party. The Vendor Midway will be open for visitors on Friday, August 2 starting at 6 p.m. through 10 p.m. On Saturday, the hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, the hours will be 9 a.m. to noon and vendors will be offering unique sales and discounts.  

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