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.

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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.