Mystery Road Rally

Dates: Friday • Saturday • Sunday

Awards: Prizes awarded Sunday afternoon at 2:30 PM

Maximum Jeep Participants: 1,000 Jeeps

Cost: $30 per Jeep

Fire up your Jeep and hit the roads where it all began. The Mystery Road Rally is your chance to explore the birthplace of the Jeep, one clue at a time — and in 2026, it feels extra special.

To celebrate 15 years of the Bantam Jeep Festival and the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, we’re keeping to our roots again with a classic, old-school scavenger hunt. No apps. No screens.

Each registered Jeep will receive a Mystery Road Rally packet featuring a self-guided driving route that winds through scenic local roadways. Along the way, you’ll keep your eyes peeled for landmarks, hidden details, and pieces of local flavor as you fill in the blanks and solve the rally clues. It’s relaxed, family-friendly, and built for all ages — no off-roading required.

This is about slowing down, soaking it in, and celebrating the roads, the community, and the innovation that started it all right here.

HOW IT WORKS

You may begin the Mystery Road Rally at any time during the Festival. Drive the route at your own pace and complete the scavenger hunt as it fits your schedule.

To be eligible for a prize, completed Rally packets must be turned in by 1:30 PM on Sunday.

PRIZES

Plaques will be awarded to the top-scoring teams during the awards presentation Sunday afternoon at 2:30 PM.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

All participants must follow the general and activity-specific rules outlined on the Rules & Waivers page.