Bantam TrailFest gives you the chance to join your Jeep friends from Bantam for a weekend of fall trail riding, thousands of dollars in prizes and other local fall fun. Bantam TrailFest is sold as an inclusive package for $120 per Jeep — all registered Jeeps will be able to participate in all four trail ride sessions. In addition, drivers and passengers are all included in the package price (each passenger must have a seat belt). New in 2024 - be part of the Punk’n Race! See details below - registration sold separately. Note: Bantam Bash tickets are also sold separately and are per person. Bantam TrailFest is a Jeep-only event. This event is limited to only 500 Jeeps so you’ll want to sign up right away to secure your spot!

Schedule:

Friday, October 11
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Punk’n Race NEW in 2024 - Kick off Bantam TrailFest with a pumpkin race at 6 p.m. Pumpkins will race down the hill in heats and the top 3 pumpkins will win cash prizes! Registration will be open to the public as well as participants and volunteers at Bantam TrailFest.

Jeepers Creepers Night Crawl (explore our stock trails after dark) - Ride times begin at 7:30 p.m. Trail rides will take approximately 1 hour. Sign up for your ride time when you register. In 2024, find out how we put the “kill” in Kildoo!

Meet and Greet Bonfire - say hello to your Bantam friends and enjoy some s'mores before or after your Night Crawl. Bonfire will be held after dark between 7:30 and 10 p.m.

Other Weekend Activities

Participants will receive a self-guided Fall Foliage Driving Tour route in their registration packet that can be used at any time during the weekend. The route will take you along scenic back roads where you can enjoy the fall foliage. Also plan a hike or other outdoor activity at McConnells Mill State Park or Moraine State Park, both located nearby. Get your Halloween thrills at Cheeseman Fright Farm on Friday or Saturday night or visit the Cheeseman Pumpkin Festival during the day.

Punk’n Race

Join us on Friday, October 11 at the Bantam Quarry at Kildoo at 6 p.m. for the Bantam TrailFest Punk’n Race! Decorated pumpkins on wheels will race down the hill in heats and the top three finishers will win cash prizes of $50, $30 and $20 respectively. Registration is $10 and will be open to the public as well as participants and volunteers at Bantam TrailFest (race registration is not included in the Bantam TrailFest package). Don’t forget to decorate or pick a theme for your pumpkin! *We must have a minimum of 12 pumpkins for the race to take place.

Click here to view the rules.

To Register