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What events are you most hyped for in 2026?

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We just got back from Jeep Beach in Daytona this past weekend. It was absolutely packed, great builds, and honestly one of the better turnouts we’ve seen in a while! Got us thinking… what events is everyone most hyped for this year? Whether it’s big shows, trail runs, local meets, or something lowkey that’s worth the trip, we’re always looking to see what’s out there and where the community is heading next!

Would love to hear what’s on your calendar.
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I’m waiting for it to heat up so I can drive around the desert with my a/c on and not get buzzed by sxs gnats all day

We don’t have any big Jeep events in AZ, especially in summer
Check out the All 4 Fun, worth the drive up there.
 

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I’m waiting for it to heat up so I can drive around the desert with my a/c on and not get buzzed by sxs gnats all day

We don’t have any big Jeep events in AZ, especially in summer
Superstition Mtn Days should be coming up here soon. Dont remember if vendors or anyone shows up but it draws a pretty good crowd.
 

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I don’t go ‘offroading’ & there are clubs & Jeep FB meetups around here in south central/eastern PA but not to the extent as other states.

The PA Jeep show used to be BIG around here 15 years ago. I went back to it in 2024 and it just wasn’t the same. The ‘Jeepin’ community isn’t as robust as it used to be around here. For this year, the PA Jeep show was changed to a different ‘name’ and I believe was moved to Gettysburg. Things have changed…

I just haven’t had any opportunities to ‘get involved’ or attend any Jeep events - as I’m too damn busy with other hobbies. Of which, Izzy 3 takes me everywhere to enjoy them. 😉

The older I get…the more I hate crowds, hate traffic, and dislike human beings. 😂
 

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I don’t go ‘offroading’ & there are clubs & Jeep FB meetups around here in south central/eastern PA but not to the extent as other states.

The PA Jeep show used to be BIG around here 15 years ago. I went back to it in 2024 and it just wasn’t the same. The ‘Jeepin’ community isn’t as robust as it used to be around here. For this year, the PA Jeep show was changed to a different ‘name’ and I believe was moved to Gettysburg. Things have changed…

I just haven’t had any opportunities to ‘get involved’ or attend any Jeep events - as I’m too damn busy with other hobbies. Of which, Izzy 3 takes me everywhere to enjoy them. 😉

The older I get…the more I hate crowds, hate traffic, and dislike human beings. 😂
I'm thinking about the Gettysburg event. DIdn't realize it was formerly the PA Jeep show. Good to know.

I'm going to Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in June. Butler, PA puts on a good party. Thankfully this is family friendly. It's also close enough to civilization that the wife lets me play while she goes and does "city things"
 

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I don’t go ‘offroading’ & there are clubs & Jeep FB meetups around here in south central/eastern PA but not to the extent as other states.

The PA Jeep show used to be BIG around here 15 years ago. I went back to it in 2024 and it just wasn’t the same. The ‘Jeepin’ community isn’t as robust as it used to be around here. For this year, the PA Jeep show was changed to a different ‘name’ and I believe was moved to Gettysburg. Things have changed…

I just haven’t had any opportunities to ‘get involved’ or attend any Jeep events - as I’m too damn busy with other hobbies. Of which, Izzy 3 takes me everywhere to enjoy them. 😉

The older I get…the more I hate crowds, hate traffic, and dislike human beings. 😂

We have a few Jeep clubs around here. I call them dinner clubs. They get together for dinner once a month, and then on a weekend they get together and drive to lunch.

And then on occasion they do a charity event.

And on rare occasion they go camping or something, or drive three states away to go offroad because there isn't much for offroading in Louisiana.

Not that I'm saying that's a bad thing - I just don't have the time for that / not interested personally. I was in it for a few years and grew out of it.

Rather be fishing, exploring outside, doing my own thing - whatever.

Anyway as far as events most hyped for in '26 - well I am pretty excited to load the truck up and take the kids and the fiance and my mom to Grand Isle and do some crabbing for a couple days. That will be in mid June...
 

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We have a few Jeep clubs around here. I call them dinner clubs. They get together for dinner once a month, and then on a weekend they get together and drive to lunch.

And then on occasion they do a charity event.

And on rare occasion they go camping or something, or drive three states away to go offroad because there isn't much for offroading in Louisiana.

Not that I'm saying that's a bad thing - I just don't have the time for that / not interested personally. I was in it for a few years and grew out of it.

Rather be fishing, exploring outside, doing my own thing - whatever.

Anyway as far as events most hyped for in '26 - well I am pretty excited to load the truck up and take the kids and the fiance and my mom to Grand Isle and do some crabbing for a couple days. That will be in mid June...
We have a ton of Jeep and other offroad clubs in AZ. I even run one, but sometimes I burn out and don’t want to lead a group or join a group. It can be stressful at times.
 

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We have a ton of Jeep and other offroad clubs in AZ. I even run one, but sometimes I burn out and don’t want to lead a group or join a group. It can be stressful at times.
We ran the local Jeep club for one year. It is for sure quite a lot of work, especially since we leaned into offroad and camping trips at the time.

After that one year I left the circle completely. I haven't been back to a Jeep club since. I haven't even seen my old Jeep friends in quite some time.
 

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I was only out that way once. It’s over by Phoenix right? Did a trail over there way back when. Wood cutter or wood pecker. Something like that. Pretty gnarly trail. It was just a weekend camp-wheel-drink-camp-return kind of thing. Ah the younger years. :CWL:
 

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