Category: Event News

It is so synonymous with Toledo, it’s almost easy to take for granted. But, the stout and sturdy four-wheel drive vehicle that powered our military during war time and which has supported thousands of families over generations in Toledo will get all the attention when the Toledo Jeep Fest rolls into our city next week.

Jerry Huber used to run the Toledo Jeep plant, now he heads the Jeep Fest steering committee. Pete Gerken — yes, a lucas county commissioner —might actually put that title in the back seat next week in favor of another: former Toledo Jeep worker.

Watch as they discuss Toledo Jeep Fest with Jerry Anderson at the Leading Edge table.

After drawing thousands of enthusiasts to downtown Toledo last year, Jeep Fest is back for another ride in August.

In 2018, the three-day event drew 60,000 people with an economic impact of $3.5 to $4.5 million to Toledo. The original Jeep Fest, in 2016, saw 40,000 people come to Toledo to honor the brand’s 75th anniversary.

Read the entire article by The Blade’s Kaitlin Durbin here – https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2019/07/16/jeep-fest-what-you-need-to-know-jeep-gladiator-jeep-wrangler-jeep-toledo/stories/20190122109.

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Jeep Fest will once again be held in Toledo during 2019. The popular event will be held during the weekend of August 9th and is on track to become an annual affair here in The Glass City.

This year will be made even more special by the fact that in November, Jeep unveiled the Gladiator, the latest in a long line of automobiles made right here in Toledo, designed by a Toledo native with a long family history of working at the automaker.

Read the full story: https://www.13abc.com/content/news/Jeep-Fest-returns-to-Toledo-in-2019-504696591.html

TOLEDO, Ohio (WNWO) — Jeeps will once again roar through downtown Toledo.

Event organizers announce Tuesday the Toledo Jeep Fest will return during the weekend of August 9th, 2019.

The wildly popular event is on track to become an annual affair drawing nationwide crowds of Jeep enthusiasts to the City of Toledo – HOME of the Jeep.

Read the full story: https://nbc24.com/news/local/toledo-jeepfest-returning-in-2019

A decision on the future of Toledo Jeep Fest, a summertime event celebrating the pivotal role that Jeep manufacturing plays in the city’s heritage, might be coming Tuesday.

A news conference has been scheduled for 2:30 p.m., during which members of the Jeep Fest steering committee are expected to announce when the popular event will take place next.

Read the full story: https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2019/01/22/jeep-fest-2019-toledo-answer-tuesday-gladiator-wrangler/stories/20190121151