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Expanded 2024 Toledo Jeep Fest Tops All Previous Benchmarks

November 4, 2024

Could it get bigger and be even more fun? Indeed, newly expanded Toledo Jeep_® Fest (TJF) No. 7 was the biggest and best event since the 2016 kickoff. More than 78,000 attendees from 40 states and 5 countries came to Toledo in 2024 to enjoy the All-Jeep_® Parade, Vendor Midway, Glass City Center Exhibit and Friday’s new Glass City Crawlers Block Party, attended by more than 200 jeeps.

While the 2016 event was expected to attract 20,000 attendees to northwest Ohio, on All-Jeep_® Parade Day (Saturday, August 6) Toledo hosted more than 40,000 people from around the Midwest and beyond.

Toledo Economic Boost in 2024

Bolstered by over 110 national and local vendors and 95 sponsors, Toledo Jeep_® Fest 2024 produced $5.9 million in economic activity for Toledo, Lucas County and Northwest Ohio during the weekend of August 1-4. If you are wondering what a simple parade in 2016 has evolved into, take a look at these numbers for 2024:

60,000+ ducks were distributed during the three-day festival.
6,800+ attended the Friday night Jordan Davis concert.
1,500+ people attended the Toledo Assembly Complex Family Day Party.
6,500+ children participated in the RC Course and Kids’ & Family Zones.
1,300+ Jeeps were part of the All-Jeep_® Parade throughout downtown Toledo.
1,300+ people participated in the 4-Mile Run and 1-Mile Walk.
6,000+ pounds of recyclables were collected.
600+ Jeeps traversed the obstacle course at the Welcome Party.
300+ TARTA bus rides were taken as part of the Toledo Jeep_® Fest Express.
300+ volunteers supported the 4-day festival.

“TJF offers an unparalleled urban adventure that’s unlike anything else in the country – and it’s right here in our backyard! This event brings together Jeep_® enthusiasts from all walks of life, creating a vibrant melting pot of passion and excitement. It’s thrilling to connect with – and experience – the energy of fellow attendees in such a dynamic setting,” said Anthony Grosser, New Brands Supervisor for Summit Racing Equipment.

Toledo, Ohio has been the Home of the Jeep_® for nearly nine decades, employing more than 6,000 skilled UAW Jeep_® workers. As the center of a strong and loyal Jeep_® community, the tri-state area of Ohio, Michigan and Indiana consists of more than 60 Jeep_® enthusiast clubs with approximately 1 out of every 5 registered vehicles in the region being a Jeep_®. Most of these vehicles are stock vehicles or lightly modified, offering a tremendous opportunity for Jeep_® aftermarket product manufacturers.

Getting Ready For TJF No. 8

The 2025 event on August 1, 2, 3 will be the 8th event since the inaugural TJF event in 2016. Event founders are striving to help TJF become the largest Jeep-related event in the United States. The weekend of August 1, 2025 will be action-packed, and thousands of Jeepers are expected to take part in the festivities – the All-Jeep_® Parade through downtown Toledo, a large-scale Vendor Midway, and much more.

“This was my fifth time attending Toledo Jeep_® Fest, and it gets better every year. I love the family-friendly vibe this event has. It’s amazing to watch a city like Toledo – with its rich history – coming together to celebrate the Jeep_® brand. Everything from the Convention Center exhibits and speaker series to the Overland Base Camp show just how passionate everyone is about the Jeeps, their heritage, and their legacy,” said Dean Shirley of East Coast Overland Adventures.

More Buzz After Amazing Toledo Jeep Fest

August 14, 2024

A blast from the past: Toledoan restores WWII-era Jeep_® for showcase at Toledo Jeep_® Fest

“I’ve always liked the old Jeeps. WWII, Korean era, stuff like that.”

And now, Toledoan Paul Cooper can call one his own.

“I didn’t know it was going to take me a little over four years to get it done, but it did and no regrets,” he said.

S ee more at WTOL.

A Jeep_® Lover’s Paradise: My Toledo Jeep_® Fest Takeover

A couple of Saturdays ago, I had the incredible honor of taking over the Toledo Jeep_® Fest Instagram account, and let me tell you, it was a dream come true! As a Toledo native and lifelong Jeep_® enthusiast, this experience was truly full circle.

For those unfamiliar, the Toledo Jeep_® Fest is an annual celebration of the iconic Jeep_® brand and its deep connection to our city. Every year, thousands of Jeep_® owners and enthusiasts gather in downtown Toledo for a weekend filled with parades, exhibits, live music, and good ol’ fashioned Jeep_® camaraderie.

Toledo Jeep_® Fest celebrates iconic brand, local workforce

Another year marked another weekend to celebrate a staple in downtown Toledo.

Wranglers, Gladiators and more rolled through the streets as Toledo Jeep_® Fest returned to the Glass City at the heart of the Jeep_® brand.

“For me, working at the event is really special,” Toledo Jeep_® Fest organizer Whitney Rofkar said. “I’m from Toledo, born and bred, and so to shine a bright light on the city I call home is really special.”

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Talking Toledo Jeep Fest

July 31, 2024

Toledo Jeep Fest expected to draw 72,000

It’s almost the time when Jeeps and Jeepers take over downtown Toledo to celebrate the city’s iconic product.

The four-day Toledo Jeep Fest kicks off at 3 p.m. Thursday with a Jeep off-road course welcome party and concludes on Sunday afternoon. Between the start and finish, the major events at the festival include an indoor exhibit at Glass City Center with 100 vehicles on display, a parade of Jeeps, a rock-crawling course, a Jeep-themed four-mile run and one-mile walk, a block party thrown by the Glass City Crawlers, and a free concert by Mark Farner’s American Band.

Everyone is welcome at unique Toledo Jeep bar

You know you’re at the right place when you see the rusty 1974 Jeep CJ with a bullet hole in its windshield parked out front.

That place is Wheelin’ On The Rocks, a thoroughly Jeep-themed bar located on West Laskey Road between Secor and Douglas roads.

WTOL Good Day – Here’s what to expect Toledo Jeep Fest 2024

Whitney Rofkar talks Toledo Jeep Fest 2024, which kicks off Thursday (Aug. 1).

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Dana, Presenting Sponsor of 2024 Toledo Jeep® Fest

June 28, 2024

MAUMEE, Ohio – Toledo Jeep_®Fest, presented by Dana, will be held August 1-4 in downtown Toledo. The annual Toledo Jeep Fest celebrates the home of the Jeep_®brand.

“Since the inaugural Jeep Fest, Dana has proudly sponsored this popular annual event. We are eagerly anticipating another chance to honor the Jeep brand, this time as presenting sponsor,” said Dan Griffin, senior director, aftermarket and digital solutions for Dana. “For more than eight decades, Dana has supplied innovative driveline products for iconic Jeep vehicles, and the upcoming Toledo Jeep Fest gives us an exciting opportunity to showcase our latest premium product offerings.”

The weekend-long Toledo Jeep Fest includes the festival’s staple attraction, the All-Jeep Parade through downtown Toledo. Other activities include concerts, a vendor midway, various Jeep history and military programming, and a 4-mile run.

Dana will participate in the event’s enhanced vendor midway with a 53-foot semi-trailer that will feature a variety of Dana products. Five Dana-customized Jeep vehicles will also be on display, all modified with Dana and Spicer^® aftermarket products. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the “Dana Twin and Win” game for a chance to win a prize when finding a matching number among the crowd of attendees. Jeep enthusiasts can register their vehicles for the event and learn more about the weekend activities at ToledoJeepFest.com.

For more information about Dana performance products visit DanaProParts.com and DanaAftermarket.com.

Ohio Magazine: 4 Reasons to Visit Toledo This Year

March 8, 2024

Ohio Magazine names Toledo Jeep Fest as one of the four best reasons to visit Toledo this year.

“Each summer, 1,500 Jeeps in a wide range of models, colors and custom designs line up and parade through downtown during Toledo Jeep Fest’s signature event. Highly customized Jeeps as well as those seen on the road every day from Cherokees to Patriots to Wranglers gather to pay homage to the city’s role as the birthplace of the beloved vehicle.”

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