Category: Event News

Jeep Fest 2025 celebrates Toledo Jeep icon Bruce Baumhower

August 13, 2025

Former UAW Local 12 President and Co-Founder of the Toledo Jeep Fest – Bruce Baumhower – was brought to center stage during this year’s downtown event.

Awarded proclamations from the county commissioners, Toledo City Council and even a message from Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, naming August 5th 2025 officially as Bruce Baumhower Day.

Video and more detail at 13abc.

More from 13abc

Jeep Fest kickoff and History were also covered by 13abc.

WTOL

Event Director Whitney Rofkar joined WTOL‘s Good Day to set up 2025 Toledo Jeep Fest – an annual free festival celebrating northwest Ohio’s workforce with fun events and a parade.

WTOL shared Day Two coverage of the annual Toledo Jeep Fest on Saturday, Aug. 2, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country to celebrate the city’s Jeep heritage with food, festivities and fellowship.

WTOL: Downtown Toledo was buzzing with excitement as Jeep enthusiasts from across the country arrived for Toledo Jeep Fest, celebrating the city’s deep ties to the iconic SUV brand.

The Blade

The Blade tracked our overlanding enthusiasts – Epic Willys Adventure.

A weekend of fun: The Blade details Toledo jeep Fest No. 8.

The Blade: Dogs and Jeeps / Jeeps and Dogs – Details on the inaugural Paws Playzone.

The Blade: Photo Gallery of the All-Jeep Parade.

Overland Skills Area Continues Growth

August 11, 2025

East Coast Overland Adventures lead Dean Shirley returned again to showcase and share overlanding skills at the Glass City Center during Toledo Jeep Fest.

The “Off-Road and Overland Skills Area” showcased a mix of overland vehicles as well as a number of off-road and overland themed workshops. Shirley also spoke on the main stage in our Speakers Series.

Read a summary of Shirley’s great efforts during TJF 2025 in his great blog post at eastcoastoverlandadventures.com.

TJF Welcome Party is Today at Monroe Superstore

July 31, 2025

Join us for the Toledo Jeep Fest Welcome Party on the very first day of Toledo Jeep Fest – Friday, August 1 (12 Noon-6 p.m.).

Monroe Superstore is 25 minutes north of downtown Toledo. Ride and Drives on our 18-obstacle Jeep off-road course, Jeep articulation ramps, give-a-ways, and so much more! This is the only event of Toledo Jeep Fest weekend that is not in downtown Toledo, so join us just off Dixie Highway in Monroe, Michigan to kickoff the big weekend.

Additional questions about Toledo Jeep Fest weekend? Go to our Visitors Guide for maps, schedules, parking, vendors and more!

Editorial: Iconic Brand Lifts City

Toledo Jeep Fest “reminds us of the iconic status of the Jeep and it expresses our pride in being the community that makes it.”

Those words came from the editorial pages of today’s Blade, but on the weekend of Jeep Fest, it seems like they are on the lips of everyone in our region. The heart of Jeep beats here. If you haven’t already, make plans to come down this weekend and experience what all the excitement is about.  There are activities where you can learn about Jeep’s history and see firsthand the passion of Jeep enthusiasts. It’s a story that couldn’t have been told anywhere else.

More information at toledojeepfest.com

Fuel Up for Adventure with our Official Fuel Sponsor Circle K

July 24, 2025

Whether you’re heading off-road or just rolling into Toledo Jeep Fest, every Jeep journey starts the same way – by fueling up. At Circle K, we know that adventure doesn’t begin when you hit the trail. It starts the moment you fill your tank.

Circle K is proud to offer some of the best fuel prices around, so Jeepers can spend more time exploring and less time worrying about their wallet. While your Jeep’s fueling up, stock up on snacks, grab a Polar Pop to keep cool, and load up your cooler for the road ahead. Want to save even more on fuel and your favorite road trip essentials? Join the Inner Circle rewards program. It’s free, easy to use, and gives you access to member-exclusive savings on fuel, drinks, and more. Sign up for FREE today at www.circlek.com/inner-circle!

Whether you’re trail-bound or city cruising, Circle K is your pit stop for everything you need to go further. See you at Toledo Jeep Fest – adventure is calling!