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.

Saturday, October 12
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Go wheeling on our trails in a four-hour trail session either in the morning (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) or afternoon (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.). We have trails for every Jeep, from stock off-the-lot to various levels of mods.

Enjoy the stock Scenic Trail Ride on nearby property. Specific ride times are not required. Just arrive at the staging area during the morning or afternoon sessions (whichever is opposite your four-hour session) and enjoy the fall foliage and scenic views.

Visit our Vendors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- free admission!

Win thousands of dollars in prizes at our Bantam Bash Raffle Event at the Steamfitters Local 449 Event Center (230 Wise Rd, Harmony, PA 16037). Each $35 ticket gives you the chance to win awesome prizes valued at $250 or more each! Check out the Bantam Bash section below for a peek at the list of prizes!

-- The venue is 15 minutes south of the the Bantam Quarry at Kildoo, off of Interstate 79 Little Creek Road exit.

-- Your ticket includes a catered dinner and all you can drink beer plus the chance to win all of the prizes on the Bantam Bash ticket. You can also participate in other games of chance including a 50/50 drawing, dozens of gift baskets and more.

-- The event is open to all ages - everyone who attends (including children) must have their own ticket, however only those 21 and older with ID will be permitted to consume alcohol.

-- Doors open at 6 p.m. and prizes will start being awarded at 7 p.m.

-- You do not need to be present to win prizes listed on the Bantam Bash ticket or the 50/50. You do need to be present to win the prize baskets.

Sunday, October 13
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Can't get enough of our trails? Enjoy a morning three-hour trail session from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Visit our Vendors from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- free admission!

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.

Bantam Bash Raffle Event

Your bash ticket will give you the chance to win each of the 26 prizes on the ticket, each worth from $250 to 2,500! Winner need not be present to win.

The event will held at Steamfitters Local 449 Event Center - 230 Wise Rd, Harmony, PA 16037 on Saturday, October 12. Doors open at 6 PM, dinner will be served at 6:30 PM and prize giveaways begin at 7 PM.

Each person must have their own ticket for entry, including children. Tickets are $35 each and include a catered dinner, beverage & all you can drink beer. The menu includes baked ham, pot roast, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, salad, rolls and cupcakes.

Here is the final list of prizes you can win!

2024 Bantam Bash Prizes (total value: more than $12,000)*

Sheetz gift certificate ($250)

AMSOIL gift certificate for products & merchandise ($250)

Warn Flatlink winch shackle and soft shackle ($250)

Quake LED gift certificate ($250)

Ninja Espresso and Coffee Barista System from NexTier Bank ($250)

$250 cash from Champ Printing

Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau Gift Certificate Bundle ($250)

Gift certificate for auto detailing near winner's home from CORE ($250)

Kaiser Willys gift certificate ($250)

Quake LED gift certificate ($250)

Quadratec air compressor and Real Truck trail jerry can ($270)

Skyjacker gift certificate for lift kit or Jeep accessories ($300)

Youngstown Cycle pinstriping gift certificate ($300)

Jim Shorkey Automotive Group tool box ($300)

Quadratec gift certificate ($300)

Jeep themed gift basket and $1,200 gift certificate from Integrity Construction ($300+)

Midland GMRS Two-Way Radio Gxt1000vp4 and Real Truck/Husky front/rear liners ($305)

Bantam 2025 full hook up campsite for 2 nights (up to 4 people) at Coopers Lake Campground ($316)

Summit Racing portable refrigerator/freezer ($321)

Midland GMRS 2 Way Radio MXT275 and Quadratec recovery kit ($325)

P3 Gauges P3 V3 OBD2 Gauge for 2008+ JK/JL/JT ($400)

Simpson Family Jeeps Nacho Quatro Off-Road Combo PM411 Lights ($450)

SuperWinch SX 10 Wire Winch ($675)

Westin Automotive HDX Drop Nerf Step Bars ($800)

Cooper Tire set of five tires ($1,800)

Westin Automotive WJ2 Front and Rear Bumpers ($2,500)

We truly appreciate the generosity of all of these companies for contributing prizes to our 2024 Bantam Bash ticket.

-Not responsible for incorrect retail pricing

Get Bantam Bash Tickets HERE

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.

Date: October 11-13, 2024.

Venue:
Bantam Quarry At Kildoo
989 Kildoo Road
Portersville, PA 16051

To Register

For more info https://www.bantamjeepfestival.com/.