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Jeep Invasion

July 17 - July 19
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Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion

Jeep Jeep! Transport your Jeep to Put-in-Bay July 18th-19th!

Bring your Jeep up to Put-in-Bay for the 8th Annual Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion to display your custom-built toy!! You’ll get to see some incredible vintage Jeeps and other antique automobiles and have a wonderful weekend getaway at the Bay! There is a scavenger hunt, and the Jeeps will join the weekly downtown antique car parade.

Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion 2025 Itinerary, 

The 10th Annual Put in Bay Jeep Invasion will be held July 18, 2025. The following is a Schedule of events:
Registration is capped at 225 Jeeps.  Registration opens every January. Register here
Get Social, join the PIB Jeep Community!

Thursday, July 17, pre-party at Frosty Family Pizza & Bar bar. 7 PM

Friday, July 18, Campground crawl, and exclusive event for campers.

Saturday, July 19th, from 11 AM – 3 PM, will feature the Jeep Show at Heineman Winery 978 Catawba Ave. Come early Saturday to stack Jeeps along the road. The peer voting will end at 1 PM. Door prize drawings will begin at noon, and Trophies will be awarded around 2 PM.

Saturday, July 19th, from 2:30 PM – 3 PM, Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion Parade and another drone photo opportunity afterward. Special thanks to all our sponsors for providing support, entertainment, and fabulous prizes.

Drone Photo Opportunity 3 PM corner of Meechen and Langram Roads

For those wanting shirts, remember no shipping is available on shirts. Request a refund by June 16, or have a buddy pick them up at the show.

Be advised Miller Ferry does not allow same-day roundtrips on busy weekends in the summer. Tickets are on sale in January 2023 when the campsites become available and will be limited to 200 Jeeps.

Are you interested in coming to this fun Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion? Contact our favorite lodging partners!

And check out these fast links to prepare for the remainder of your trip!

Numerous individuals turn this into a camping weekend and camp at the South Bass Island State Park. Yet, they’re already booked up for this weekend. We recommend the Edgewater Hotel or Put-in-Bay Resort, centrally found on the island, and each has parking for your Jeep! Check them out here or call (833) 742-7827

Getting Here

If you plan to bring your Jeep up for the Put-in-bay Jeep Invasion, you’ll ride over with Miller Ferry Boat Line. Miller Boat Line is the sole way to get your automobile up to Put-in-Bay. Rates and timetables are available on our website, and you can also give them a call at (419) 285-2421.

Details

Organizer

  • Put-in-Bay Visitors & Convention Bureau
  • Phone +1 (419) 285-7427
  • Email visitputinbayohio@gmail.com
  • View Organizer Website

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