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A lot of exciting things have come together over the past few weeks. Here's a quick look at what's new: The Thunderbirds Will Play for the Jeeps on Saturday Night!The Fabulous Thunderbirds, one of America's most popular blues and Southern  rock bands, will headline a four-act Concert on Saturday, August 13th at the Festival. They are most known for their 1980s hits "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap it Up". While they are famous for their energetic blues sounds, the group also successfully plays a variety of music styles. Original band member Kim Wilson sings lead vocals. Three other acts feature artists with Pittsburgh-region connections. The Billy Price Band has a loyal following of fans who love their blues sounds in Pittsburgh and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The Joe Zelek Band was selected by Clear Channel Radio as one of their "Artists to Watch" in January 2011. The band's debut single "Who You Gonna Run To" hit the national Billboard Mediabase charts last year. Opening the show is Butler-native Sydney Hutchko. Sydney has gained a loyal following in the Pittsburgh region and has recently been gaining exposure in Nashville. Lawn seating is included with Festival admission. You can be close to the stage by purchasing a Reserved Seat for an additional $10. Reserved seat tickets can be purchased at the Festival or get the best seats available by purchasing online now! Early Bird Pricing Ends This Month!
If you're a procrasinator, don't let it cost you! Early bird pricing for participants ends on May 31st. Be sure to sign up for the participant package that works best for you. Nearly 600 Jeeps have signed-up already so don't miss the chance to be part of the event that has the Jeep community buzzing! The Canadians Are Coming! You have to see it to believe it! The Canadian Armed Forces will be at the Festival to demonstrate their Jeep tear down and rebuild. A team of maintainers at the Canadian CFB at Gagetown created this unique attraction to showcase the skills and knowledge of CFB Maintainers throughout the Canadian boarders. In less than 5 minutes, the troops tear down and rebuild piece-by-piece their Willys MB Jeep, impressing crowds of all sizes. The Jeep and crew have been showcased throughout their home nation and and around the world. You can see this incredible event during the Parade and at multiple times at the Fairgrounds. Check it out online here! Hat's Off to our Newest Sponsors!More sponsors are helping to make this event possible, including:  The Outten Family of Dealerships is helping to bring the Jeep Playground to life! Be sure to stop by to talk to them about their Jeeps at the event, especially if you're from the eastern Pa. region!  Northwest Savings Bank is showcasing local musicians during the day at the Festival. See which talented local bands are scheduled to play on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Dale McClymonds Trucking is helping to sponsor the Jeep Playground's Rock Crawl. Dale and his crew are providing the rocks and the trucks to get the job done! More Vendors Plan to Attend Three more companies are making plans to be at the Festival and share all of their great merchandise. Make plans to stop by and see the folks from: Spectator/General Admission Tickets Can Be Purchased OnlineIf you'd like to purchase tickets early, now you can! We've partnered with a ticket agency so you can avoid lines at the Festival. Simply bring your e-ticket to parade registration or the Fairground gates and we'll exchange it for a wristband and get you on your way. Purchase online tickets here. Hemmings Features FestivalHemmings Magazine recently featured the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in their blog. It talks about the history of the jeep and gives credit to Bantam. Check it out and see what this writer has to say! Curious about Butler County?If you're planning to attend the Festival, why not consider coming a a few days  early or staying a day late? Butler County has some great small towns waiting to be explored. From outdoor activities, shopping, golf, historical sites and quirky things to see and do, you can find plenty more to do here. Just check out VisitButlerCounty.com for lots of great information. We've even made trip-planning easy. You'll find plenty of themed itineraries and driving tours already planned out for you. Just print out the itinerary, grab your map or GPS and start having fun in Butler County! Got A Question?We just added a Frequently Asked Questions section to the web site. If there is something you'd like to know about the Festival, check here first. You might just find what you need! If not, contact us and we'll help! |
The Outten Family of Dealerships is helping to bring the Jeep Playground to life! Be sure to stop by to talk to them about their Jeeps at the event, especially if you're from the eastern Pa. region! Northwest Savings Bank is showcasing local musicians during the day at the Festival. See which talented local bands are scheduled to play on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Dale McClymonds Trucking is helping to sponsor the Jeep Playground's Rock Crawl. Dale and his crew are providing the rocks and the trucks to get the job done! More Vendors Plan to Attend Three more companies are making plans to be at the Festival and share all of their great merchandise. Make plans to stop by and see the folks from: Spectator/General Admission Tickets Can Be Purchased OnlineIf you'd like to purchase tickets early, now you can! We've partnered with a ticket agency so you can avoid lines at the Festival. Simply bring your e-ticket to parade registration or the Fairground gates and we'll exchange it for a wristband and get you on your way. Purchase online tickets here. Hemmings Features FestivalHemmings Magazine recently featured the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in their blog. It talks about the history of the jeep and gives credit to Bantam. Check it out and see what this writer has to say! Curious about Butler County?If you're planning to attend the Festival, why not consider coming a a few days early or staying a day late? Butler County has some great small towns waiting to be explored. From outdoor activities, shopping, golf, historical sites and quirky things to see and do, you can find plenty more to do here. Just check out VisitButlerCounty.com for lots of great information. We've even made trip-planning easy. You'll find plenty of themed itineraries and driving tours already planned out for you. Just print out the itinerary, grab your map or GPS and start having fun in Butler County! Got A Question?We just added a Frequently Asked Questions section to the web site. If there is something you'd like to know about the Festival, check here first. You might just find what you need! If not, contact us and we'll help! |
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About the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival
The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival is organized by the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau and a group of committed volunteers and Jeep enthusiasts who want to create a signature annual event celebrating Butler, Pa.'s role as the birthplace of the jeep. The Festival will take place in Downtown Butler and at the Butler County Fairgrounds along Route 422, just west of Butler. Our goal is to create a premier annual event that attracts Jeep enthusiasts from all over the Mid-Atlantic region.
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