The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival is organized by the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, with support from the Butler County Historical Society, Butler Downtown, other local organizations, and a group of committed volunteers and Jeep enthusiasts. The group’s goal is to create a signature annual event celebrating Butler, Pa.’s role as the birthplace of the jeep. The Festival will take place in Downtown Butler and at the Big Butler Fairgrounds along Route 422, just west of Butler. The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival is a premier annual event that attracts Jeep enthusiasts from all over the Mid-Atlantic region.
2011 Stats
- Official Number of Jeeps in 2011 Parade
1,106
- Estimated Crowd in Downtown Butler for Parade (per police and Mayor)
35,000
- Estimated Attendance at Butler Fairgrounds
25,000 on Saturday, 10,000 on Sunday
- Number of Jeeps registered for Show ‘n Shine
664 - Winners list
- Estimated Financial Impact to Butler County
$1,200,000.00
- Estimated amount of funds being earmarked for Bantam Building Preservation Efforts
$20,000
- Number of Sponsor/Vendor Booths
91
- Number of Total Registered Jeeps for all Activities
Slightly over 1,300
- Foreign Countries Represented by Jeep Owners or Spectators
Australia, Iceland, India, Canada and United States
