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Toledo Jeep Fest 2022 is certainly a celebration of the brand, and the history and innovation behind it. But as WGO found out today, Jeep runs deep with the brother and sisterhood whom embrace it. There is no better person to explain how Jeep is not just a brand or job, but a culture and family, than Bob Corcoran, according to NBC 24 WNWO.
Check out the full article and video here: NBC 24 WNWO
Noting Jeep’s fundamental imprint on Toledo’s heritage, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said that it is fitting to have a large downtown festival celebrating the iconic vehicle that began rolling off of Toledo’s assembly line more than 80 years ago.
“The history of the Jeep is so intertwined with the history of Toledo that you can’t tell the story of Toledo without telling the story of Jeep,” Mr. Kapszukiewicz said. “It is a proud part of who we are, and it is part of the history that Jeep Fest celebrates. It’s the biggest annual event in the city and it’s getting bigger and bigger.”
At a news conference Thursday at Glass City Metropark, Mr. Kapszukiewicz joined with representatives from businesses and groups supporting Toledo Jeep Fest 2022 to discuss highlights of this year’s event.
Read the full article in The Blade.
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This past summer’s Toledo Jeep Fest was a resounding success, drawing an estimated 65,000 attendees and putting over $5 million into the area’s economy. Jeep fans from 37 different states visited Toledo for the event— an impressive number during a pandemic. But Jeep Fest’s organizers are always aiming to make the event even bigger.
On October 7, they unveiled their grand plan and theme for the fifth edition of Jeep Fest in 2022: They want to draw attendees from all 50 states.
“We want 5 for 50. Five years, we want 50 states. We can do it. Everybody knows somebody somewhere. We all met a bunch of people on Facebook in the pandemic,” said Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken.
“Let’s bring them and show them what the real truth is— that Jeep was born, built and produced, still here in North Toledo, and it’s going to stay here, and we’re going to show the world what it’s worth.”
The plans were discussed at a news conference held as part of an event held honoring the volunteers who helped make Jeep Fest 2021 a success in the parking lot of United Auto Workers Local 12 on Thursday night.
“Today, we wanted to get our volunteers together and do a little recognition,” said Jerry Huber, Toledo Jeep Fest board member. “But the other reason we wanted to get everybody together, and before the big party starts, is to make sure that everybody marks their calendar for August 12, 13 and 14 next year— that’s the Jeep Fest date.”
Huber revealed that the organizers behind Jeep Fest have already started to hold meetings planning next year’s event, and teased a few ideas for 2022, including an expanded partnership with Toledo Metroparks and working with Imagination Station to display Jeep videos on the big screen at the KeyBank Discovery Theater.
“With our volunteer base, who knows what we can accomplish?” Huber said.
For more information, check out the story at https://toledocitypaper.com/online-exclusives/jeep-fest-2022-wants-visitors-from-all-50-states/.
TOLEDO, Ohio — It’s one of the biggest events for Jeepers in the United States. Get your calendars ready because Toledo Jeep Fest returns for its fifth year in 2022.
Event planners tease “bigger and better entertainment” for the weekend of Aug. 12, 2022, right here in the city of Toledo, HOME of the Jeep.
A formal announcement regarding the best grille in the business took place Thursday, during a volunteer appreciation barbecue honoring over 100 volunteers that make the event a success.
During the announcement, event organizer and Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken announced a new challenge to reach Jeepers across the entire country.
“We want five for 50. Five years, we want 50 states. We can do it. Everybody knows somebody somewhere. Let’s bring ’em, show them what the real truth is: that Jeep is born, built and produced, still here, in north Toledo,” Gerken declared. “And it’s gonna stay here and we’re gonna show the world what it’s worth.”
The celebration of Jeep’s 80th anniversary in 2021 drew more than 65,000 attendees from over 37 states, Canada, the District of Columbia and Mexico. The All-Jeep Parade included over 1,300 Jeeps rolling through the streets of downtown Toledo.
A kickoff concert featuring country stars Josh Turner and Lauren Alaina brought more than 6,500 people to Promenade Park, tied into ProMedica’s Summer Concert Series.
Toledo Jeep Fest took a year off in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and saw slightly higher attendance numbers in 2019 than 2021, but planners have a lot in store for 2022.
For more information, check out the story at https://www.wtol.com/article/news/community/go-419/jeep-fest-returns-august-2022-toledo-ohio/512-d049314e-8357-4bba-9beb-299c9ba1eb44
