There’s no place better than Butler,
Pa. to show your love for Jeep!
That’s because Butler is the
birthplace of the Bantam jeep, the
world’s first jeep.
Butler’s American Bantam Car Company
developed, produced and delivered
the Bantam model in 1940 in response
to the U.S. Army’s request for an
all-purpose military vehicle. Nearly
3,000 jeeps were produced at
Bantam’s Butler factory in 1940 and
1941.
The first annual Bantam Jeep
Heritage Festival will take place
August 12-14, 2011. Make plans
to celebrate Jeep in the place where
it all began. Butler,
Pa…birthplace of the jeep.
Events & Activities
Thursday, August 4th - Noon
WWII Veterans Luncheon - Butler
Veterans Hospital
Free luncheon emceed by Rocky Bleier
to honor WWII Veterans in the
region.
Friday, August 12th - 6PM
Jeep Parade and Cruise - Downtown
Butler
We WILL set a new Guinness Book of
World Record for largest Jeep
parade. Parade will be followed by a
downtown Butler Jeep Cruise
featuring live entertainment.
Saturday & Sunday, August 13th &
14th
Festival at Butler County
Fairgrounds - Route 422 just west of
Butler
Jeep History Exhibits
Jeep Show 'n Shine
Jeep Marketplace
Professional Off-Road Trails, Mud
Blog, Rock Piles, & Jeep Handling
Challenges
How To Clinics
Outdoor Activities at Camp Bantam
Prize Raffles
Entertainment
Little Jeepers Playground for Kids
12 & under
For even more information, please
visit the
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival
web site.