Hours, Pricing & Registration

The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival is a premier annual event that attracts Jeep enthusiasts from all over the world. The Festival is a Jeep-only event.  All drivers must be at least 18 years of age. All Jeeps must be registered and have current liability insurance that is valid during the Festival dates to participate in any Festival activities.

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Pricing for Jeep Activities, Packages & Passengers
Spectators/General Admission
Registration Deadline & Details

Date & Location

The main event and most activities (unless noted below) take place at Cooper's Lake Campground near Slippery Rock, PA [Map it] Their address is 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057.

• Friday, June 7 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Saturday, June 8- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Sunday, June 9 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Jeep Invasion will take place in Downtown Butler, Pennsylvania on Friday, June 7 starting at 6 p.m.

The Bantam Quarry at Kildoo Trail Sessions, Bantam Boot Camp and the Babes of Bantam ride take place at 989 Kildoo Road, Portersville, PA 16051. We recommend using Google Maps for directions.

Pricing

Participants & Their Jeeps

A wristband for the driver only is included in any of the below activities EXCEPT the Jeep Invasion, Barbee Jeep Race, Jeep Safari, and Light Bars & Brews. Wristbands for all passengers must be purchased additionally (see details below). 

• Jeep Playground & On-site Trails: $60 for access all three days

• Babes of Bantam Trail Ride I & II: $50 includes shirt - Babes of Bantam I is SOLD OUT! Spots still available in Babes of Bantam II

• Bantam Night Ops Mission: $50 includes shirt, bonfire and s’mores -

• Bantam Quarry at Kildoo Trail Sessions: $40 for a three-hour session

• Barbee Jeep Race: $40 includes shirt through May 3, *does not include a wristband for Coopers Lake admission*

• Jeep Team Challenge: $30 includes dash plaque and chance to win a plaque

• Jeep 'n Seek: $30 with chance to win a plaque

• Poker Run: $30 with chance to win prizes

• Best of Bantam: $30 with chance to win a trophy

• State Park Scenic Tour: $30

• Jeep Invasion: $20 includes dash plaque, *does not include a wristband for Coopers Lake admission*

• Light Bars & Brews: $25 with chance to win cash prizes *does not include a wristband for Coopers Lake admission*

• Jeep Safari: $50 per Jeep for up to five passengers, *does not include a wristband for Coopers Lake admission*

• Bantam Boot Camp: $50 includes shirt - SOLD OUT!

Did you know that if you sign up to volunteer for two shifts (approximately 4-5 hours each), you can participate in some of our activities with your Jeep for free?  You'll get free access to the Jeep Playground, On-site Trails, and Best of Bantam. Information about volunteering is available here.

Festival Package - Save Money On Jeep Activities!

Participate in popular Festival activities at a discount ($155 value). Package includes Playground/On-Site Trails, Jeep ‘n Seek and Poker Run plus two Festival decals. You will also receive a $25 voucher to use at North Country Brewing Company and North Country Canning Company. Both are located in Slippery Rock. You may also use the voucher at The Harmony Inn located in Harmony. Voucher is valid June 1-30 but it cannot be used for BBQ & Brews on Saturday night at Cooper’s Lake. The package is only available during pre-registration.

Package cost is $110 if purchased by March 31.
Package cost is $135 if purchased after April 1 (through May 3).

Participant/Waiver Wristbands

• Adult Waiver Wristbands (age 18 and over): $20

• Minors 7-17: $10

• Children under the age of 6: free

One adult waiver wristband is provided for the driver when registering for Jeep activities (except the Jeep Invasion, Barbee Jeep Race, Jeep Safari, and Light Bars & Brews since one is not required for entry there). Wristbands are valid all three days of the Festival. Wristbands need to be purchased for any other passengers riding in the Jeep. 

Wristbands & Jeep Entrance Credentials

Procedures for Passengers

All occupants riding in the Jeep must wear a participant/waiver wristband which provides three-day admission to the Festival.  If you are only participating in the Jeep Invasion, wristbands are not required.

By wearing the wristband, all occupants are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Festival Waiver and Rules that can be found here and will be included in your registration packet. 

Anyone over the age of 18 and wearing an adult participant/waiver wristband may drive the registered Jeep. 

Single day participant/waiver wristbands are not available.

Procedures for Registered Jeeps

Each registered Jeep will receive a decal that must be displayed on the windshield.  The decal is required for admittance to any Festival activities. Jeeps registered for the Jeep Playground/On-Site Trails will have a different decal than Jeeps not registered for those activities. Those participating in the Bantam Quarry at Kildoo Trail Sessions, Bantam Boot Camp and Babes of Bantam will receive a mirror hang tag indicating the day and time of their rides.

A separate dash sign for those registered for activities such as the Jeep Invasion, Best of Bantam, and Light Bars & Brews will be issued and must be displayed in the Jeep's windshield.

Spectators/ General Admission

Spectators are Festival attendees who are coming to see the show and are not participating in activities with their Jeep.  Tickets can be purchased at the admissions booth during the Festival. No pre-registration is required. 

• Adults: $10 per day

• Kids 3-12: $3 per day

PRE-Registration Details