Category: Announcements

Jeep ® Event Registration is Open!

February 13, 2024

There are a lot of Toledo Jeep® Fest activities that you can participate in on the weekend of August 2-4. Most of these activities are totally free like the Vendor Midway, Glass City Convention Center Jeep® Exhibit and watching the amazing All-Jeep® Parade.

However, you might want to participate in one of our Jeep® events like the All-Jeep® Parade, Park-N-Shine or Glass City Convention Center Exhibit. These events require registration. Here’s a description of the All-Jeep® Parade.

All-Jeep® Parade

Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. – $55

Participants in the All-Jeep® Parade will stage downtown during the morning, drive in the parade, and be parked in the 20-block downtown footprint (TJF staff direct parking from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). Once parade Jeeps are parked (in free, centrally located spaces), participants can experience the Vendor Midway, live music, food trucks and much more. 

  • You need only buy one ticket per Jeep® (not per person). You may have as many people or animals as will safely fit in your Jeep®.
  • If you purchase an All-Jeep® Parade ticket you cannot take part in the Park-N-Shine or Glass City Convention Center Exhibit. Jeeps cannot participate in multiple activities, and therefore drivers must pick only one of these three popular options.
  • Each All-Jeep® Parade ticket comes with a swag bag and an exclusive participant T-shirt.

Register for the All-Jeep® Parade

Park-N-Shine

Saturday, August 3, 8 a.m. – $45

TJF’s Outdoor Park-N-Shine area is a special two-block designated area where 100+ participating Jeeps will be parked in the early morning on Saturday, August 3. (TJF staff direct this parking effort from 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.). Once parade Jeeps are parked (in free, centrally located spaces), participants are encouraged to circulate and experience the Vendor Midway, live music, food trucks and more.

  • You need only buy one ticket per Jeep® (not per person). You may have as many people or animals as will safely fit in your Jeep®.
  • If you purchase a Park-N-Shine ticket you cannot take part in the All-Jeep® Parade or Glass City Convention Center Exhibit. Jeeps cannot participate in multiple activities, and therefore drivers must pick only one of these three popular options.
  • Each Park-N-Shine ticket comes with a  swag bag and an exclusive participant T-shirt.

Register for the Park-N-Shine

Indoor Jeep® Exhibit

Saturday, August 3-4 – $45

Space is limited to 100 Jeeps, and subject to approval. The Glass City Convention Center Jeep Exhibit is for select Jeeps only (historical value, rare model, customized or built rigs). After registering, TJF staff will contact you via email within two weeks to let you know if your Jeep® is approved. All approved Jeeps will be secured inside the Glass City Convention Center from Friday, August 2 until Sunday, August 4 at 2:30 p.m. for display.

  • Once your Jeep® is parked in the Glass City Convention Center Jeep® Exhibit, it cannot exit to take part in the All-Jeep® Parade or Park-N-Shine. Jeeps cannot participate in multiple activities, and therefore drivers must pick only one of these three popular options.
  • Each Glass City Convention Center Jeep® Exhibit ticket comes with a  swag bag and an exclusive participant T-shirt.

Register for the Glass City Convention Center Jeep® Exhibit

Weekend in Toledo

Are you visiting from out-of-town? Toledo offers an outstanding selection of hotels for you to choose from, both in the heart of downtown and the suburbs. From new hotels, to freshly renovated properties, you will find accommodations that are perfectly suited to your needs. Reach out to these Toledo-area hotels for special Toledo Jeep® Fest rates.

Toledo’s downtown is booming with high-end dining, local breweries and spirits and great local coffee spots – not to mention beautiful riverfront views! Explore Toledo’s many suburbs for even more unique options throughout the area. Hungry for a Hungarian hot dog from the world-famous Tony Packo’s or searching for local brews? Find food and drink options in and around Toledo.

Have you visited Toledo, Ohio lately? The Toledo area has many amazing attractions for travelers. Toledo classics like the world-renowned Toledo Museum of Art and Toledo Zoo & Aquarium are one-of-a-kind attractions not to be missed. Get a unique perspective of our area from the water with a boat ride on the Sandpiper Boat or Canal Experience or visit the fascinating National Museum of the Great Lakes. Check out Toledo-area attractions.

Toledo Jeep® Fest is Revving Up for August 2024

October 18, 2023

Get ready – our big Toledo Jeep® Fest weekend is scheduled for August 2, 3, and 4 of 2024. Save those dates! Although our events and schedule change slightly year-to-year, the basics remain.

  • Friday, August 2 is always kickoff day. Still looking forward to opening events like a kick-off concert and welcome party invasion hosted by the Glass City Crawlers. We’re expanding our Vendor Midway to Friday night this year, which means: more quality vendors, more time with vendors, more exciting items to take home!  
  • Saturday, August 3 is our signature All-Jeep® Parade as well as the Park-N-Shine event – both in downtown Toledo. We will expand and improve ‘pre-game’ activities for parade staging in 2024. The Glass City Center will host an Indoor Jeep® Exhibit, Speakers Series, RC Course, vendors and more.
  • Sunday, August 4th will feature a 4-mile run and 1 mile walk hosted by Dave’s Running.

Toledo Jeep® Fest is a free and family-friendly festival, but you might want to participate in one of our registered events? Registration will open soon! See below.

Our Hype Bash season will resume in 2024 and will be scheduled and detailed after the first of the year.

Questions? Follow TJF social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube) for more info and updates. Can’t wait to see you in 2024 in downtown Toledo!

On Deck: Halloween Bash at Yark

September 29, 2023

Our 2023 Toledo Jeep® Fest Hype Bash schedule concludes with one more awesome event in October.

On Saturday, Oct. 14, Yark Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat will host our Halloween Bash at 6019 West Central Ave. in Toledo. Our event is presented by Dana Incorporated. The event runs from 12-3 p.m. and includes:

The first 75 attendees will receive a Free Pumpkin!

What is a Hype Bash?

It’s like practice for our big event on August 2-4, 2024. Hype Bashes are fun Jeep® events held at sponsors and vendors facilities. Sponsors like Williams Brothers Dodge Chrysler Jeep® Ram, Monroe Superstore, Charlie’s Dodge Jeep® Ram, Toledo Speedway and Michigan Technical Resource Park, as well as the Toledo Walleye and Toledo Mud Hens.

All Hype Bashes include Jeeps, information on the upcoming event, Jeep® Fest gear for sale, and giveaway and raffle items from our Jeep® vendors. Hype Bashes at the dealerships also include RTI Ramp & Balance Blocks Opportunities sponsored by the Glass City Crawlers, vendors, DJs and food trucks. There are usually small RC courses and a few games for the kids and sometimes car crushing opportunities.

Hype Bashes are pre-fun before the big fun on August 2-4, 2024. Hype Bashes are a great way for the Jeep® community to get together and plan their summer trail adventures and for anybody who loves Jeeps to get a preview of the awesome vehicles that will probably be in our All-Jeep® Parade next year.

TJF Auction Winners for 2023

August 7, 2023

Toledo Jeep® Fest (TJF) brought back our popular silent auction in 2023. We offered amazing products and gift cards from TJF sponsors and vendors. Thank you for participating. Here are the winners, who were announced on Saturday afternoon in the Glass City Convention Center.

Our 2023 Winners

Thanks again for your support of the auction, which we hope to bring back bigger and better in 2024, and thank you to each of these outstanding vendors and sponsors.

Sunday Warm-up Session Hosted by Renegade Fitness

July 31, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Renegade Fitness, the leading personal training business in the 419, will be taking the spotlight on Toledo Jeep® Fest on Sunday, August 6 at 8:45 a.m. in Promenade Park!

Renegade Co-Owner Jen Rhoades will be leading Toledo Jeep® Fest 4-Miler and 1-Mile Walk participants in a free, fun and dynamic warm-up session at 8:45 a.m. in Promenade Park by the WRQN Radio stage. All fitness and age levels are welcome!

“As avid supporters of active lifestyles and passionate about promoting health and wellness within our community, we are excited to lead the warm-up session for all the walkers and runners participating in this year’s 4-miler race and 1-mile walk events,” said Rhoades.

With a proper race warm up, Jen and the Renegade Team will set the perfect tone for the race, ensuring that each participant is adequately prepared and primed for their best performance. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or a first-time runner, Renegade Fitness is committed to motivating and energizing you for a memorable race day.

Join Toledo Jeep® Fest staffers and the Renegade Team as we unite in the spirit of fitness, fun, and camaraderie on the starting line! Let’s make this 4 mile race an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.”

You can still register for Sunday’s race at Run Toledo.

Hope to see you – and many … many Jeeps – on Sunday!