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BANTAM JEEP FESTIVAL EVENTS

1-6 p.m. — Jeep registration and check-in at Butler County Community College

6 p.m. — Main Street parade begins, presented by Armstrong, Hefren-Tillotson, Peoples TWP, Peoples Natural Gas and Butler County Community College. The Canadian Jiffy Jeep tear down and rebuild demonstration will be in front of the Xtreme Car and Truck Accessories stage at the Butler County Courthouse.

Disc jockeys entertainment on Main Street. Downtown businesses and groups provide special offers and extended hours. Visit information booth at Main and Jefferson for details.

11 p.m. — Cruise ends.

<I>Big Butler Fair Grounds</I>8 a.m. — Registration opens; Jeep inspections, trail staging and show 'n shine gates open9 a.m. — Festival opens. Jeep playground opens, presented by Diehl Jeep, Charapp Jeep, Cranberry Jeep, C. Hackett Jeep, Outten County Jeep, Rausch Creek Off-Road Park and Dale McClymonds TruckingShow 'n Shine opens, presented by QuadratecOn-site trails open, presented by 4-Wheel Drive HardwareMoraine Trail Ride opens at Moraine State Park, presented by Pennsylvania National GuardCamp Bantam activities all day at Moraine State Park, presented by Butler Health System10 a.m. — Little Jeepers Playground activities beginBuilding a true sport utility Jeep by CSL Offroad at how-to clinic stage, presented by Allstate Altmire Agency10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. —Show 'n Shine Judging, presented by Quadratec10:30 a.m. — Bantam historian Lee Bortmas presents “Butler's Proud Moment in History: The Bantam Jeep” in history pavilion, presented by Nemacolin Woodlands Off-Road Driving Academy and the Butler Eagle11 a.m. — Paint protection and car care by Diehl Jeep at how-to clinic stage, presented by Allstate Altmire AgencyNoon — Canadian Jiffy Jeep tear down and rebuild demonstration on paved area at south end of GrandstandDon't let a flat stop you by Meridian Off Road Center at how-to clinic stage, presented by Allstate Altmire Agency1 p.m. — Ballots for Show 'n Shine must be at raffle tent1:15 p.m. — Perfect Storm performs at Northwest Savings Bank Stage2 p.m. — Julius Lorentzson of First Frontier Mechanized Calvary presents GI adaptations of the Jeep in history pavilion, presented by Nemacolin Woodlands Off-Road Driving Academy and the Butler Eagle2:30 p.m. — Black Rock County Band performs at Northwest Savings Bank Stage3 p.m. — Dent repair by Diehl Jeep at how-to clinic stage, presented by Allstate Altmire Agency3:45 p.m. — Moon Shine performs at Northwest Savings Bank Stage4 p.m. — Canadian Jiffy Jeep tear down and rebuild demonstration on paved area at south end of grandstandOff-road driving skills by Rausch Creek Off-Road Park at how-to clinic stage, presented by Allstate Altmire AgencyOn-site trails staging area closes and last rides beginMoraine Trail Ride staging area closes and last ride begins5 p.m. — Concert gates openMeet the drivers of Team Quadratec at how-to clinic stage, presented by Allstate Altmire AgencyJeep and Little Jeepers playgrounds closeBeer sales begin inside concert area5:45 p.m. — Sydney Hutchko performs at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Stage6 p.m. — Show 'n Shine winners posted at Northwest Savings Bank Stage, presented by Quadratec6:45 p.m. — Joe Zelek Band performs at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Stage8 p.m. — Billy Price Band performs at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Stage9:30 p.m. — Fabulous Thunderbirds performs at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Stage11 p.m. — Fireworks.

<I>Big Butler Fair Grounds</I>8 a.m. — Registration opens; Jeep inspections, trail staging and Show 'n Shine gates open9 a.m. — Festival opens. Jeep Playground opens, presented by Diehl Jeep, Charapp Jeep, Cranberry Jeep, C. Hackett Jeep, Outten County Jeep, Rausch Creek Off-Road Park and Dale McClymonds TruckingShow 'n Shine opens, presented by QuadratecOn-site trails open, presented by 4 Wheel Drive HardwareMoraine Trail Ride opens at Moraine State Park, presented by Pennsylvania National GuardCamp Bantam activities all day at Moraine State Park, presented by Butler Health System9:30 a.m. — How to install a new softop at how-to clinic stage, presented by Allstate Altmire Agency. One participant will win a softop valued at $1,000.10 a.m. — Little Jeepers Playground activities beginAutomotive writer Jim Allen presents “Jeep Antecedents — What Led Up to the Jeep?” in history pavilion, presented by Nemacolin Woodlands Off-Road Driving Academy and Butler Eagle. A book signing of “Jeep 4x4 Performance Handbook” and “Four-Wheeler's Bible” follows.Show 'n Shine winners gather in parade staging area at north end of grandstand10:30 a.m. — Canadian Jiffy Jeep tear down and rebuild demonstration on paved area at south end of grandstandOff-road driving skills by Rausch Creek Off-Road Park at how-to clinic stage, presented by Allstate Altmire Agency.11 a.m. — Show 'n Shine winners parade and trophy presentation at Northwest Savings Bank Stage, presented by QuadratecNoon — Organized four wheeling — why you should join a club by United Four Wheel Drive Association at how-to clinic stage, presented by Allstate Altmire AgencyAmanda Noah performs at Northwest Savings Bank Stage12:45 p.m. — Prize winners announced at raffle tent1 p.m. — Canadian Jiffy Jeep tear down and rebuild demonstration on paved area at south end of grandstandWrangler bumper fabrication by AtoZ Fabrication at how-to clinic stage, presented by Allstate Altmire Agency. One attendee wearing an AtoZ t-shirt will win a finished bumper.Lou Lombardi's Strangelove performs at Northwest Savings Bank Stage1:45 p.m. — Prize winners announced at raffle tent2 p.m. — Windshield chip repair by Diehl Jeep at how-to clinic stage, presented by Allstate Altmire AgencyFerris Bueller's Revenge performs at Northwest Savings Bank Stage2:45 p.m. — Raffle prizes announced3 p.m. — Bantam Jeep historian Lee Bortmas presents “Butler's Proud Moment in History: The Bantam Jeep” in history pavilion, presented by Nemacolin Woodlands Off-Road Driving Academy and the Butler Eagle4 p.m. — On-site trails staging area closes and last trail rides beginMoraine Trail Ride staging area closes and last trail ride begins5 p.m. — Jeep and Little Jeepers playgrounds close<I>The schedule is subject to change.</I>

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