Event News

No matter which way you look at it, last weekend’s Jeep® Fest was a gigantic success. According to event director Whitney Rofkar, current estimates show 60,000 people attended the 3-day event with an economic impact of $3.5 to $4.5 million on Toledo. “It was just awesome, just an overwhelming success,” Ms. Rofkar said. “… A lot of the vendors told … Read More

When Sue Kucinski attended the Toledo Jeep® Fest, she didn’t think she would win one of the rugged vehicles, but she bought three raffle tickets worth $50 anyway. After returning home, Mrs. Kucinski, 62, forgot all about the raffle held Saturday until she found the tickets Monday while taking care of some bills. That’s when she decided to visit the … Read More

After a successful weekend, the 2018 Toledo Jeep® Fest has concluded. Bringing thousands of Jeepers from across the nation and millions of dollars in economic impact to Toledo, anticipation is high for the next event. With the new Jeep pickup truck set to hit the market in 2019, perhaps the next Toledo Jeep Fest installment will break the biannual cycle. … Read More

After looking at 1,600 Jeeps lining the streets of downtown Toledo, Dana had a clear winner for its “Best in Show” award at the 2018 Toledo Jeep Fest. Toledoan Ed Wallace took the prize with his uniquely modified 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee. “It’s big, it’s yellow, it stands out,” said Wallace. Watch the full segment: http://www.13abc.com/content/news/TOLEDO-JEEP-FEST-Meet-the-winner-of-the-Dana-Best-in-Show-award-490657261.html

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) – For 9-year-old Landon Derrick the sight of a Jeep® never gets old. “What do you think of all these Jeeps?,” 13abc reporter Michael Bratton asked Landon. “They’re cool!,” replied Landon. Thursday, Landon and his family were greeted in Bowling Green by dozens of Jeeps after traveling 12 hours from South Carolina. It was all to … Read More

Along Toledo Jeep® Fest’s upgrade to a full weekend event, there is a lot of information to Keep straight. Read full guide: http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2018/08/09/What-you-need-to-know-if-you-re-attending-Toledo-Jeep-Fest/stories/20180808002

Toledo Jeep® Fest Event Chairman, Jerry Huber, joined the ranks of United States Presidents, famous actors, coaches, and celebrities by signing his very own bun at Tony Packo’s. Jerry is a former Jeep Plant Manager, under whom the plant won several awards. Nowadays he spends his time planning the 2018 Toledo Jeep Fest, which is making its return to downtown … Read More

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Toledo will be transformed into “Jeep® City” the weekend of August 10-12 for the second Jeep Fest. Organizers say the economic impact is expected to exceed $3 million. 13abc is the official television station for the Jeep Fest parade which will be broadcast live on 13abc. Read the full segment: http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Toledo-Jeep-Fest-features-Wrangler-raffle-487514311.html

TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) – A piece of Toledo history is getting a tune up and getting cleaned up. And it’s sure to catch many Jeep® enthusiasts off guard at Jeep Fest this year. Built in the 1960s a rare Jeep fire truck is currently in the hands of the Toledo Fire Department, but it will be on display at Jeep … Read More