Jeep Invasion
Friday - 6 - 10 p.m. Required Pre-Invasion Staging North & South of Downtown Butler
Cost: See Tiers Below for Pricing Options
Includes dash plaque
*Does not include a wristband for Festival admission*
Capacity: 1,000
Join us for the ultimate Jeep takeover in Downtown Butler! Streets will be closed, DJs will be playing, and an estimated 15,000 Jeep enthusiasts will pack the sidewalks as Jeeps fill Main Street and beyond. Bring your Jeep, soak in the energy, and experience one of the most iconic nights of the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival.
Local businesses and organizations will be buzzing with special activities, music, and Invasion-night fun throughout Downtown. All participants must be registered to take part. Pre-registered participants will receive a dash plaque. Driver admission to Cooper’s Lake is not included for participants who only select this activity.
NEW IN 2026: For 2026, we’re introducing parking tiers for the Invasion, giving Jeepers more options for how they roll into Downtown — all while keeping the excitement of cruising in together.
Getting 1,000 Jeeps into town has always been part of the Invasion magic. For 2026, based on participant feedback, we’ve added a little structure to the process without losing the fun!
New Invasion Parking Tiers
Want the red-carpet treatment? VIP gets early entrance and a prime parking spot right in the middle of Main Street — front and center for maximum spotlight.
VIPs will stage at the North Staging Location before entering Downtown.
VIP TAKEOVER PASS, $75
Park on Main Street with the action all around you. You’ll be in the heart of the Invasion, surrounded by rigs and fans all night long.
Everyone must register and stage at their selected Invasion staging location before entering Downtown.
MAIN STREET CRUISER PASS, $40
Includes early entry and parking on a side street or designated lot — perfect for clubs and friend groups who want to stay together and roll in as a crew.
Squad Roll Ins will stage at the South Staging Location before entering Downtown.
SQUAD ROLL IN PASS, $30
STAGING INFORMATION
Based on positive participant response in 2024 and 2025, we will continue to require gathering at our pre-staging locations before traveling downtown for the Invasion.
Your selected Invasion tier will determine your assigned pre-staging location — either North or South. All participants must report to their assigned staging area no later than 6:30 PM to check in, receive Invasion credentials, and await release to travel Downtown.
Groups will depart from staging locations according to staging manager instructions and drive into town together.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This is not a parade, and all traffic laws must be followed at all times.
Anyone not complying with the parking instructions provided by our volunteers will be removed from the Invasion by City police.
Due to pedestrian safety, City of Butler Police require that once you are parked, you may not leave your parking space until 9 p.m. If you must leave before then, do not park on Main Street. Please request to park on one of the side streets designated for Jeep parking when you arrive Downtown.
Please refer to the Rules and Waivers page for any general or activity specific rules.