STOCK JEEP OPPORTUNITIES
Fun for Jeepers of all skill and modification levels!
Have a brand new Jeep that you don't quite want to get dirty just yet? Or maybe it's your daily driver so you would prefer to participate in some less challenging activities? You can still be part of the fun at Bantam's 10th Anniversary! Check out all of the activities appropriate for stock and beginner Jeepers below:
Easy Rider Trail Ride - Join us for a guided off-site trail perfect for stock vehicles. While the trail is rated for stock Jeeps, it will be an enjoyable ride for any Jeep. Read more here.
State Park Scenic Tour - This guided on-road tour has been refreshed with exciting new stops for 2020. All three stops will be in Moraine State Park in honor of their 50th Anniversary. Participants will drive on scenic back roads to stops where they will be met by Park Staff. Read more about the stops here.
10th Anniversary Jeep Parade - You may have already heard that we have brought back our popular Parade through downtown Butler to celebrate our 10 year milestone, and you won't want to miss being a part of it! Read more about the Parade here.
Moraine Trail Ride - A Festival favorite for stock Jeeps, the Moraine Trail, is a guided off-site ride through Moraine State Park and is a unique opportunity to see parts of the park not open any other time of the year! Read more here.
Poker Run & Mystery Road Rally - These two activities are great for families and those that like to get a little competitive! The Rally is an on-road route that Jeepers complete at their own pace answering scavenger hunt questions along the way. The Poker Run will lead participants to different stops throughout the area to collect stamps on their card. When they return, they will be dealt their hand and scored. Read more about these activities here and here.
All the activities listed above are available to register during your Jeep registration by clicking the button below!
BABES OF BANTAM UPDATE:
Less than 5 spots remaining
The Babes of Bantam Trail Ride is back for 2020 to give our female Jeepers a chance to drive on a beginner trail and introductory obstacles. A 30-minute “Introduction to 4-Wheeling” session will also be presented by the owner of Off-Road Consulting.
Babes of Bantam participants will receive the 2020 Babes of Bantam shirt as well as a cool tire gauge from the activity's sponsor, Atturo Tires.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
The Jeep Team Challenge has become a Festival favorite among participants who enjoy completing fun tasks and obstacles on a specially designed course. Did you ever try driving your Jeep blindfolded or playing basketball from the passenger window? Challenges like these create some great memories and a lot of laughs. If your team scores in the top five, you will take home a plaque to celebrate your accomplishment. The course and activity are managed by the East Coast 4WD Association. The activity is available on both Saturday and Sunday and only 50 spots remain. Special thanks to Amsoil for joining us as our Jeep Team Challenge sponsor again this year!
JEEP SCRAMBLER BUILD UPDATE:
Paint, Tires & More!
The Scrambler build is coming together! Earlier this month, Christopher Cox Automotive was busy building the body, test-fitting panels and exterior accessories for proper alignment and perfecting the entire body in preparation for paint! The new body was provided by Omix-ADA, along with many other parts and accessories that will be installed in weeks to come!
The BFGoodrich KO2's also arrived this month so this Scrambler will be looking good from top to tires!
Our Bantam-edition resto-mod is made possible by Quadratec, Omix-ADA, Christopher Cox Automotive, Logan’s Metal Products, New Castle School of Trades, BF Goodrich, Hovis Auto & Truck Supply, Throttle Down Kustoms and Rocky’s Auto Wrecking.
Only 2,000 tickets will be sold for $25 each. You can purchase them during your Jeep registration or through our online store.
PLAN AHEAD:
Make your reservations now
Already registered for Bantam but haven't checked your hotel, B&B or campground reservation off your list? Visit our Where to Stay page for links to our partner hotels as well as other accommodations in the area. You'll also find helpful links to local tourism bureaus including Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, Visit Mercer County, Pa. and Visit Lawrence County. Also, check out our Festival's home page for special rates. You'll see the ads below our Premier Sponsor logos.
Our three partner hotels offer guests free shuttle service to/from Cooper's Lake Campground. Special thanks to our Where to Stay page sponsors: Hampton Inn & Suites Grove City, PA, Holiday Inn Express Grove City, PA, & Candlewood Suites Grove City, PA.
2020 HISTORY EXHIBIT:
What models will be featured this year?
Each year we feature Jeeps through the Decades in our History Exhibit and this year's line up will include Jeeps spanning from the BRC-40 (of course!) to a new JL Wrangler. Take a look at the tentative list of vehicles below:
Bantam BRC-40
Bantam Trailer
Ford GPW
CJ-2A
Willys Wagon
M-38
Willys Station Wagon
M38A-1
Willys Pickup
CJ-5 Renegade
CJ-5 Super Jeep
Cherokee Golden Eagle
Grand Wagoneer
YJ Wrangler
TJ Wrangler
CJ-8 Scrambler Larado
Grand Cherokee Limited
JL Wrangler