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Toledo Jeep Fest is 3-Days of Downtown Fun

May 8, 2024

Toledo Jeep Fest has 3 days of downtown fun on August 2, 3, and 4 this year. To help you understand each day we will break down key events so that you can plan your trek. The key thing to understand is that Thursday, Aug. 1 is celebrated at Monroe Superstor e in Monroe, Michigan and Friday through Sunday happen in the Home of Jeep – Toledo.

Day 1 – Friday, Aug. 2

Glass City Crawlers Block Party – On Friday, August 2 (6-10 p.m.), our partners are hosting a massive invasion of downtown Toledo – generously sponsored by J eep Country Federal Credit Union – with the epicenter at the corner of Adams and Superior Streets (430 N. Superior St.). The parking lot across from the Valentine Theater will host awesome Jeep demonstrations, car crushing, specialized vendors and more. This year, we want to see 1,000+ Jeeps lining the streets on Friday! Our Glass City Center Indoor Exhibit presented by Key Bank is open 6 to 10 p.m., which includes the RC Rock Crawling Course presented by Lathrop.

Vendor Midway – Early Opening – This year, our vast Vendor Midway driven by Rouen – including more than 70 local and national vendors will begin in lockstep with the Glass City Crawlers Block Party. The Vendor Midway will be open for visitors on Friday, August 2 from 6-10 p.m.

Day 2 – Saturday, Aug. 3

This is parade day! The All-Jeep Parade driven by Yark Jeep and the Outdoor Park-N-Shine presented by D irections Credit Union both begin at 10 a.m. Staging for both these events will begin as early as 8 a.m. The Vendor Midway will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our Glass City Center Indoor Exhibit presented by Ke y Bank is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., which includes the RC Rock Crawling Course and our Speakers Series (presented by NW Ohio AG C). Both the Kids’ Zone (presented by Jennite & Lucas County Children Services) and Family Zone (presented by Cenovus Energy) are open, as well as entertainment and food trucks.

Day 3 – Sunday, Aug. 4

The MOBIS 1 Mile Walk (9:15 a.m.) and the 4 Mile Run (9:30 a.m.) hosted by Run Toledo begin in the morning. The Vendor Midway hours will be 9 a.m. to noon and vendors will be offering unique sales and discounts. Our Glass City Center Indoor Exhibit presented by Key Bank is open 9 a.m. to noon, which includes the RC Rock Crawling Course. Both the Kids’ Zone and Family Zone are open, as well as entertainment and food trucks.

Here is a complete schedule of events for Toledo Jeep Fest weekend.

Register For the Specialty and Historic Jeep_® Display

February 20, 2024

Registration for the Toledo Jeep_® Fest Specialty and Historic Jeep_® Display is now open. This event is known as the Glass City Convention Center Indoor Exhibit. Your Jeep_® can be part of the exhibit that includes the Vintage, Military, Rare and Custom Jeeps which attract thousands of visitors during our three-day event. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your special rig.

Special Early Registration Promotion

This year we are offering a “Special Early Registration Promotion” of a $25 Gas Card for the first 25 entrants, and a chance to win a $200-value J eep Gear gift card for the first 40 who register. The giveaway drawing will be held on May 15 or when early registration reaches 40 Jeeps. Register early and get ready for another amazing Toledo Jeep_® Fest.

Indoor Exhibit Jeeps Must Be Approved

Not sure if your Jeep_® / Willys is ready for the Glass City Exhibit? Tell us about your Jeep_®. You can even reach out to us with a description, specs and a photo before you register. We are anxious to display the many variations of the Willys / Jeep_® produced here in Toledo for over 83 years. Your Jeep does not have to be a “Museum piece or Show vehicle,” we are looking for interesting and unique Jeeps that represent the iconic Jeep_® History. Register now to take advantage of the gas card and $200-value Jeep Gear gift card. See you at Toledo Jeep_® Fest in August!

Register for the Glass City Convention Center Indoor Exhibit

Jeep_® Event Registration is Open!

February 13, 2024

There are a lot of Toledo Jeep_® Fest activities that you can participate in on the weekend of August 2-4. Most of these activities are totally free like the Vendor Midway, Glass City Convention Center Jeep_® Exhibit and watching the amazing All-Jeep_® Parade.

However, you might want to participate in one of our Jeep_® events like the All-Jeep_® Parade, Park-N-Shine or Glass City Convention Center Exhibit. These events require registration. Here’s a description of the All-Jeep_® Parade.

All-Jeep_® Parade

Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. – $55

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 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.

R egister for the All-Jeep_® Parade

Park-N-Shine

Saturday, August 3, 8 a.m. – $45

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 3. (TJF staff direct this parking effort from 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.). 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 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.

R egister for the Park-N-Shine

Indoor Jeep_® Exhibit

Saturday, August 3-4 – $45

Space is limited to 100 Jeeps, and subject to approval. The Glass City Convention Center Jeep 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 2 until Sunday, August 4 at 2:30 p.m. for display.

Once your Jeep_® is parked in the Glass City Convention Center Jeep_® 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 Jeep_® Exhibit ticket comes with a swag bag and an exclusive participant T-shirt.

Weekend in Toledo

Are you visiting from out-of-town? Toledo offers an outstanding selection of hotels for you to choose from, both in the heart of downtown and the suburbs. From new hotels, to freshly renovated properties, you will find accommodations that are perfectly suited to your needs. Reach out to these Toledo-area hotels for special Toledo Jeep_® Fest rates.

Toledo’s downtown is booming with high-end dining, local breweries and spirits and great local coffee spots – not to mention beautiful riverfront views! Explore Toledo’s many suburbs for even more unique options throughout the area. 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.

Have you visited Toledo, Ohio lately? The Toledo area has many amazing attractions for travelers. Toledo classics like the world-renowned Toledo Museum of Art and Toledo Zoo & Aquarium are one-of-a-kind attractions not to be missed. Get a unique perspective of our area from the water with a boat ride on the Sandpiper Boat or Canal Experience or visit the fascinating National Museum of the Great Lakes. Check out Toledo-area attractions.

GCC Exhibit Looking For Jeeps to Star

May 23, 2023

We’re just 70 days away from the sixth Toledo Jeep Fest on August 4, 5, and 6. This free, family-friendly event will again roll through the streets of Downtown Toledo, Ohio – home of the Jeep.

We are still looking for a select group of awesome Jeeps to display in our Glass City Center Exhibit. This indoor display is for select Jeeps only; those of historical value or that are a particularly rare model, customized and built rigs, etc.

After registering for this exhibit, TJF staff will contact you via email within two weeks of submission to let you know if your Jeep is selected. All selected Jeeps will be secured inside the Glass City Center Exhibit Hall from Friday, August 4 until noon on Sunday, August 6 at 1 p.m. for public display.

Register for Glass City Center Exhibit

An Indoor Glass City Center Exhibit ticket comes with a goody bag and an exclusive participant T-shirt. These T-shirts will not be available for purchase for the general public, ONLY official TJF participants.

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