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.