Thousands turn out Saturday afternoon
Jeep Fest!
A participant in the 2025 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival drives through the mud pit at the Playground Saturday afternoon. More than 2000 jeep enthusiasts gathered at Cooper's Lake Campground for the annual event. Harold Aughton/Special to the Eagle.
While hundreds drove through the mud, day two of the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival included events like the Barbee Jeep Race and the Duck Dash.
Over 2,000 people gathered Saturday, June 14, for the weekend festival at Cooper’s Lake Campground following Friday night’s Jeep Invasion in downtown Butler.
The 14th annual festival lasts from Friday to Sunday with thousands attending each day.
More than 2000 jeep enthusiasts gathered at Cooper's Lake Campground for the 2025 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Harold Aughton/Special to the Eagle.
More than 2000 jeep enthusiasts gathered at Cooper's Lake Campground for the 2025 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Harold Aughton/Special to the Eagle.
One of the more than 2000 jeep enthusiasts became stuck in the mud pit at the Jeep Playground at Cooper's Lake Campground during the 2025 Bantham Jeep Heritage Festival annual event. Harold Aughton/Special to the Eagle
More than 2000 jeep enthusiasts gathered at Cooper's Lake Campground for the 2025 Bantham Jeep Heritage Festival annual event. Harold Aughton/Special to the Eagle
Steve Harding, of Butler, directing traffic, was one of 500 volunteers helping out at the 2025 Bantham Jeep Heritage Festival Saturday. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle.
