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Toledo Jeep® Fest (TJF) is a free and family-friendly event, which happens throughout downtown Toledo, Ohio from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3, 2025, with Saturday, August 2 being our signature All-Jeep Parade day.
The dynamic weekend includes numerous activities and events that you can participate in with your family and friends. About 90 percent of TJF activities are free to the public making it accessible to anyone on any budget! Entertainment opportunities with no fees attached include watching TJF’s All-Jeep® parade, visiting the large-scale Vendor Midway, spending time in two interactive kids areas, dropping into the rare Jeep® Exhibit, listening at multiple music stages, and so much more. Check out our registered events.
Show Off Your Jeep®
All-Jeep® Parade
Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m. – $55
On Sale Jan. 1, 2025
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 Indoor 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.
Park-N-Shine
Saturday, August 2, 9 a.m. – $45
On Sale Jan. 1, 2025
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 2. 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 Indoor 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.
Glass City Convention Center Indoor Jeep® Exhibit
Friday-Sunday, August 1-3 – $45
On Sale Jan. 1, 2025
Space is limited to 100 Jeeps, and subject to approval. The Glass City Convention Center Indoor 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 1 until Sunday, August 3 at 12:30 p.m. for display.
- Once your Jeep® is parked in the Glass City Convention Center Indoor 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 Indoor Exhibit ticket comes with a swag bag and an exclusive participant T-shirt.
Jeep®-Themed Run and Walk
The Toledo Jeep® Fest 4-Mile Run and Fun Walk are set to take place on Sunday morning. Come celebrate the active Jeep® lifestyle with this unique run/walk through Downtown Toledo, and enjoy the swag that comes with it for the whole year.
You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy all of the Jeep® perks at this event. Join hundreds of other Jeep® lovers on a scenic walk through Downtown Toledo, along the Maumee River and Promenade Park. You’ll have your own start and won’t have to worry about being in a crowd of runners zipping by.
Lodging & Dining
Are you visiting from out-of-town and looking for lodging and dining for the weekend? Reach out to these Toledo-area hotels for special Toledo Jeep® Fest rates. 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.
Check out our full event schedule and Plan Your Trek to Toledo Jeep® Fest 2025!
