The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival is returning to Butler County June 12-14 for its 15th anniversary.
From history to activities, here’s what’s happening at this year’s e...
This article is one in a series of articles about what life looks like in Butler County ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Stories in this serie...
This article is one in a series of articles about what life looks like in Butler County ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Stories in this serie...
According to the Butler County Historical Society, Butler is “rightfully known worldwide as the birthplace of the Jeep.”
That distinction dates to 1940, when the American...
Events at the 2026 Bantam Jeep Festival include the following:
Babes of Bantam Trail Ride
Date: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. time slots Friday, June 12
Location: Bantam Qu...
From 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 12, Main Street in downtown Butler will close to traffic as about 1,000 Jeeps roll through the city center, drawing an estimated 15,000 spe...
Flag-draped Jeeps will rumble through Butler Friday to Sunday, June 12 to 14, as the annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary in the birthplac...
All vehicles and participants involved with and in the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will abide by all laws as set forth by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the vario...
Rob Morgan, Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival off-road manager, said some inspiration for the newly renovated Jeep Playground came from observing other Jeep-based events, but...
Ray Shumaker, interim festival director and board member for the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, said Butler lights up at 5 p.m. after earlier festivities for Saturday nig...
