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Butler County is known for its Jeep history and its memorable people — including Jeep enthusiast Leeland Bortmas. A festival volunteer since it began, Bortmas died at age...

After 10 memorable years, Jeep drivers will take their last run on Moraine Trail Ride as part of the 2022 Bantam Jeep Festival. The Moraine Trail Ride, a festival favorit...

One of Butler County’s biggest summer events is teaming up “Duck Duck Jeep” for the second annual Duck Dash at the 2022 Bantam Jeep Festival. What started as a way to sha...

Paul Bruno doesn’t own a Jeep. In fact, he’s never owned one. But he just might know more about the origin story of the fabled four-by-four than anyone around. The Hender...

U.S. military sold on vehicle’s versatility

There are many ways take home a prize from the Bantam Jeep Festival. Those showing off their Jeeps can grab the wheel and compete for fun and bragging rights. Best of Ban...

Bantam’s over 500 volunteers are a huge part of making the festival happen each year. To recognize these volunteers, specialty pins will be given out in 2022 for the firs...

In 2016 the Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association started a Financial Gift Program. In 2021, one of the program gifts helped save a life. The association donated $1,000 ...

Babes of Bantam is hitting a milestone this year – five years of helping build women’s confidence while driving their Jeep offroad. This trail ride was originally introd...

Campfire cooking is a staple among boy and girl scouts exploring the outdoors. A camping badge is a requirement for any Boy Scout hoping to advance to Eagle Scout status...