If you’re born and raised in Butler, there are three holidays that matter to you: Christmas, Easter and the Jeep festival.

While the first two have rich histories, they are celebrated worldwide … and have nothing to do with vehicles.

The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival attracts Jeep owners from near and far to Butler’s humble little Main Street and reminds us that it’s the little guys that work hard and get the job done. Jeepers aren’t afraid of a little mud or a little rocky terrain; we’re just along for the ride.

I doubt Jeep would have the same reputation if it was created anywhere else, and that’s something any Butlerite can be proud of.

Even if you don’t drive a Jeep, we still want you at the festival. Whether that’s during the Invasion on Friday, or any of the events at Cooper’s Lake, we want you to know you’re welcome. And who knows, maybe all that Jeep exposure will lead you to the dealership to change your ways.

Think of it like this: The Jeep fest is the equivalent to Taylor Swift performing the Eras Tour in Pittsburgh. It would be a shame if you missed it, or any of the events going on this weekend, for that matter.

Hear live music for free all summer long, starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Road in Butler Township, at the First Responder’s pavilion. Thursday’s performer will be rock band Muddy Creek. Visit the event Facebook page for more information.

The Jeep Invasion hits Main Street in Butler at 6 p.m. Friday, but the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival lasts all weekend long with activities at Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Worth Township. Find the full list of events at bantamjeepfestival.com.

The Monster Bash Convention is a film festival like no other! Running from Friday to Sunday at Pittsburgh Marriott North at Cranberry Woods, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive, this event will feature classic monster movie screenings, movie and TV stars and more. Find out more on the event Facebook page.

Take a guided hike and learn about the time leading up to the Revolutionary War through “Our Frontier Lands: On the Road to Revolution and Beyond” at Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Brady Township. This hike is recommended for those 12 and up and starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the center. Learn more at e vents.dcnr.pa.gov.

The Harmony Fiber Festival is a family-friendly event featuring demonstrations, sheep sheering, vendors, and more. It lasts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Historic Harmony borough. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

The Butler County Symphony’s free concert series is back at noon Saturday in Diamond Park in Butler. This week’s performance is brought to you by Vince Tavolario. Be sure to stick around for free tickets and prizes. Visit butlersymphony.org for details.

Join professionals at the Retire Your Old Glory ceremony to retire your unserviceable American flags. The ceremony runs from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive in Cranberry Township. Visit retireyouroldglory.com for details.

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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.