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33rd Annual Spring WILLYS Jeep Reunion & Swap Meet – Ohio

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33rd Annual Spring WILLYS Jeep Reunion & Swap Meet – Ohio

May 15 – 16, 2026

North Canton, Ohio

Please join us for the 33rd Annual Spring Willys Reunion being held on the grounds of the Hilton Garden Inn, North Canton, Ohio May 15-16, 2026.

As always, the show will feature vintage Willys Jeep vehicles, a large swap meet area where you can find a variety of new old stock and good used parts to help you restore your Jeep and keep it original and on the road for years to come.

Registration for the event  is just $15 no matter how many vehicles your bring, We kindly ask for $5 per person if you don’t bring a Jeep.

Vendor and Swap spaces along our new “Vendor Row” are $30 for all the space you need (Includes admission for 2 people). We please ask that you set up in this designated area to help keep this more organized and easy to bring in a vehicle for loading larger parts. (Please see a Reunion Staff Member before taking a space)

Friday and Saturday we will have special technical presentations taking place by Sal Walter from Vintage Jeeper , and Joe DeYoung of Mad City Manufacturing under the big top.

New last year was the Farm Jeep “playground” area where you can demonstrate what kind of farming you can do with a Jeep. Feel free to bring your jeep and implements to showcase. There is a marked area on the south end of the grounds for this. Ground contact and digging implements are welcome.

As always, our Friday night picnic will be held on site and is free for all  who registered for the show.

NEW THIS YEAR! >>>>>

The Saturday night banquet has been moved to Saturday afternoon (tentative 1 pm) and will be held It will be held in the main dining area of the hotel. It will include a main entree, sides, soft drinks and deserts. Tickets for the banquet will be $25 each.

The 50/50, raffle and door prize drawings will also take place during the banquet.

The hotel will be selling lunch Friday and dinner Saturday in main dining room.

Tentative Schedule:

Friday:

  • Registration opens
  • Door prize drawings throughout the day
  • Lunch available in the Hotel Dining Area
  • 12 pm Tech Talk
  • Friday afternoon pizza party
  • Jeep Ride to a determined destination

Saturday:

  • Registration opens
  • Door Prize drawings throughout the day.
  • 12 pm Tech Talk?
  • 1 pm Banquet and Raffle

We also invite you to come a day early and wheel with us at a location to be announced.

This is one show you really do not want to miss!

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th, 2026 Kempton, PA Supporter Spotlight: Crossley’s Garage

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th, 2026 Kempton, PA

Supporter Spotlight: Crossley’s Garage

Crossley’s Garage – Est. 1936

Four Generations of Craftsmen

E. Winfield Crossley, left his successful career as a master cabinet maker and stair builder in 1936 to open the original Crossley’s Garage.  His traditions of problem solving, attention to detail and superior results have been passed from father to son, to son, to son.

Following Win’s legacy, we work hard to offer you thoughtful, quality items from our humble shop.

Please visit their sites:

Website: https://www.crossleysgarage.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Crossleys-Garage-100092660032876/

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th Kempton, PA 2026 Supporter Spotlight: Stork Plows

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th, 2026

Kempton, PA 

Supporter Spotlight: Stork Plows

Nearly 40 Years of Stork’s Plows

What started as a small family business in 1986 has grown into one of the most trusted and well-stocked snow plow suppliers in the country. Stork’s Plows is a Christian, family-run company founded by Gene and Theresa Stork along with their two young children, Gene Anthony (“Jeen”) and April. Today, Jeen remains a key leader in the business, continuing to push it to the next level.

Please visit them for all your Plow Needs

Stork Plows

https://www.facebook.com/Storksplows

https://www.instagram.com/storksplows/

 

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THE WILLYS JEEP RALLY! – Show & Swap Meet 2026 May 29-30, 2026 – Hueston Woods State Lodge and State Park – College Corner, Ohio

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THE WILLYS JEEP RALLY! – Show & Swap Meet 2026
May 29-30, 2026 – Hueston Woods State Lodge and State Park – College Corner, Ohio

The 17th Willys Jeep Rally will take place from May 29th to May 30th at Hueston Woods State Lodge and State Park – College Corner, Ohio this year. It is a really great show with live demo of Farm Jeep equipment and a really great gathering of Willys Jeep folks. If you are able to attend this year consider heading over and checking this one out.

IF YOU WISH TO HELP WITH THE 2026 EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE REGISTRATION STAFF. EVEN A SMALL DONATION OF YOUR TIME WILL MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE.

It takes a lot to put on these shows and events please support the Vendors and Staff who make all of these possible for us to enjoy.

Link To Show Website

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOW:

We invite you to attend our Rally at Hueston Woods State Lodge and State Park on MAY 29-30, 2026 . The Hueston Woods Lodge is located at 5201 Lodge Road, College Corner, Ohio 45003. The phone number for the Lodge is 513-664-3500 or 888-711-4725 or www.huestonwoodslodge.com if you wish to rent a tent camping space or space for an RV, you can contact the Hueston Woods State Park at 866-644-6727 or www.ohiostateparks.org

This gives you the opportunity to chose your level of accommodations and manage your budget. If you chose the Lodge, be sure to mention if you have an AAA, AARP or Golden Buckeye Card as discounts are available. The Lodge offers both rooms and separate cottages. The Lodge offers all the amenities you would expect at a fine motel, including dining room service, lounge/bar, indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, tennis, and more.

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th, 2026 Kempton, PA Supporter Spotlight: Off Road Consulting

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th, 2026 Kempton, PA 

Supporter Spotlight: Off Road Consulting

Off Road Consulting offers both Recreation and Corporate solutions please visit them for more information on their services.

Website:

https://offroad-consulting.com/corporate

https://offroad-consulting.com/recreation

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffRoadConsulting

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offroad_consulting/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offroadconsulting/

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th, 2026 Kempton, PA Supporter Spotlight: The Dispatcher Magazine

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th, 2026 Kempton, PA

Supporter Spotlight: The Dispatcher Magazine

About Us

The Dispatcher is a quarterly magazine published by The Norris-Banonis Publishing Group LLC. We are an American publisher with a passion for the preservation of vintage vehicles and their rich colorful heritage. The Dispatcher covers an era beginning in 1904 (Willys-Overland) up through the late 1980s–and ventures beyond that when opportunities present themselves. Besides covering Willys and Jeep vehicles, early Ford and Bantam “Jeeps” are also covered. The magazine includes bio’s about individuals who helped shape histories of the vehicles and the companies that produced them. Also, product and book reviews, feature articles, military and civilian articles, events, readers’ rides, historical articles, time capsules, technical articles, off-road adventures, and international articles.

Please subscribe to this great Willys Magazine, you will not be disappointed!

The Dispatcher Magazine Subscribe

Also check out the Holy Toledo Calendar

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th, 2026 Kempton, PA Supporter Spotlight: The Jeepsterman

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th, 2026

Kempton, PA

Supporter Spotlight: The Jeepsterman

About The Jeepsterman….

The JeepsterMan has been around since the 1960’s and was started by Morris Ratner who is pictured on the site. We still honor the original “JeepsterMan” and we are grateful for his perseverance in reproducing hard to find Willys and Jeep parts.

Today the JeepsterMan team, Mark and John are now the owners of JeepsterMan. JeepsterMan and Just Jeepsters is a father and son dream from 25 years ago when Mark bought his first 1972 Jeep Commando. We were hooked. Our lives took different paths but we always maintained our love for these very rare and prestigious vehicles.

John is a decorated combat Veteran, UH-60 Blackhawk and King Air Pilot. John retired early as an Army Major due to combat injuries. He served our country in 2008-2009 in Iraq as a Black Hawk pilot and in 2031-2014 in Afghanistan where he flew King Airs. John has a bachelor and master’s degree. John has a son named Everett who is already growing up in the shop.

Mark is a leadership development specialist and has taught leadership to global leaders in several countries and specializes in Leadership, Coaching, and Organization Development. Mark has a bachelor and master’s degree and holds a current PHD/ABD in organization behavior and development.

Jamie is the General Manage of the entire operation. Don’t doubt her mechanical skills because this one puts so called mechanics in their place all the time. Her husband is Robby. While Robby doesn’t work here full time he creates many of our innovative products and was the brains behind our very popular disc brake kit conversion.

The Jeepsterman About Us

Please visit their sites:

Website: https://www.thejeepsterman.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeepsterman8823

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeepsterman_johnnyv/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJeepsterman/

 

 

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th, 2026 Kempton, PA Supporter Spotlight: Kaiser Willys

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The Great Willys Picnic June 14th, 2026

Kempton, PA

Supporter Spotlight: Kaiser Willys

Kaiser Willys Auto Supply, a family owned business providing quality and reasonably priced vintage Willys Jeep Parts, was founded by Ron Meditz in 1995 and handed down from father to son, Mike Meditz, in the early 2000s. In the beginning, Ron’s interest in the hobby began with a 1954 Kaiser Darrin (pictured below), and very quickly expanded into Kaiser Frasier, Willys Jeep, Truck and Station Wagon. For as long as he can remember, owner Mike Meditz can recall many childhood experiences surrounding his father’s interest in the Kaiser / Willys line of automobiles.

To learn more about their journey please visit the site: https://www.kaiserwillys.com/about-us/

Website: https://www.kaiserwillys.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KaiserWillysJeep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaiserwilly…

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaiserwillysa…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/C2EjxU…

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7th National Willys Meeting pictures (Brazil)

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7th National Willys Meeting pictures (Brazil)

Fernando (Nando870) on OWF posted an awesome summary of the 7th Annual National Willys Meeting in Brazil.

Its a really awesome collection of Willys, Jeeps, IKA, and some other stuff mixed in.

A lot of work was put into an Event of this size and quailty.

Too good not to share with everyone.

Head over to OWF and check it out.

https://www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/index.php?threads/7th-national-willys-meeting-pictures-brazil.33817/#post-434940

Some back story from his post….

The last weekend, April 24-26th 2026 for those reading this in the future, the 7th annual national Willys meeting happened in the city of Forquetinha, RS, Brazil.
Every year the meeting is held in a different town, rotating between the 3 southernmost states in Brazil.

 

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Epic Willys Mini Race 10/18/2025 and Mason Dixon Jeep Gathering 10/19/2025

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THIS WEEKEND

Epic Willys Mini Race 10/18/2025 and

Mason Dixon Jeep Gathering 10/19/2025

2 Events Next Weekend PA and MD fairly close to each other.

10/18/2025 Saturday
Epic Willys Mini Race
Gettysburg, PA

https://www.epicwillysminirace.com/about

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CsNqY2MLg/

10/19/2025 Sunday
Mason Dixon Jeep Gathering
Westminster, MD

 

 

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