Thousands of Jeep^® vehicle owners made it out this weekend to aim for an incredible feat: to set a Guinness World Record™ for the largest number of Jeep vehicles in one place (It will be approximately 4-6 weeks before Official Guinness World Record™ representatives verify it as an official record). The staff at the event were helpful, friendly and they were all true-to-life Jeep 4×4 fanatics.  Jeep owners could enter their vehicles into a number of different events, such as the Show ‘n Shine, the Jeep Playground, and either an on-site trail ride or a trek through the Moraine State Park trail.

The Show ‘n Shine had several categories, ranging from historic restorations to heavily modified vehicles.  Attendees could also visit the Jeep Brand History Exhibit to learn about past vehicles and heritage of the brand.  In addition, there were exhibits for WWII-era Willys vehicles.

Owners could choose to take their vehicles on two different trail rides, one through the on-site trail that featured a short trip with a few muddy obstacles to tackle, and the other a ride through the Moraine State Park, this year marking the first time the park has been open to festival attendees.

To fully test out the capability of their Jeep vehicles, owners could take them through the Jeep 4×4 Playground, which featured several rock formations, hills, log stacks, and last but certainly not least, a large mud pit that bettered most of the vehicles that attempted the challenge.

All in all, this festival personified the spirit of the Jeep brand lifestyle and enthusiasts; fun, family and a great bunch of people gathered around due to their enthusiasm for Jeep vehicles.