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Light Bars & Brews

Event Time: Saturday: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Schedule Highlights:
Parking begins at 6:30 PM
Brews start pouring between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM
Event kicks off at 8:00 PM
Judging begins at 8:30 PM

Maximum Jeep Participants:
500 Jeeps

Cost:
$35 per Jeep (competition entry)
Festival admission wristband is not included
Spectators do not need to register

Light up the night at Bantam’s star-spangled glow-up showdown. As the sun sets on Saturday, the general parking area transforms into a full-on Jeep light gallery — rigs rolling in sparkling, pulsing, and blazing with creativity.

Festival vendors (not light companies — gotta keep it fair!) will judge this after-dark favorite, making it one of the most electric events of the weekend. Whether your Jeep is decked out in red, white, and blue or you’re just getting started with your lighting setup, there’s a category for you.

Choose your category during registration and let your Jeep glow.

Not competing? No problem — and no registration needed. Come hang anyway.

A live DJ will keep the energy high while Butler County breweries and wineries pour craft beer, wine, and more by the glass. Food trucks will be on site to keep you fueled all night long. Whether you’re showing off your lights or soaking it all in, the vibe is unbeatable.

This is one of the brightest, loudest, and most unforgettable nights of the Festival — and the perfect way to celebrate 15 years of Bantam under the stars.

JUDGING CATEGORIES

  • Most Patriotic

  • Best Use of Lights

  • Out of the Dark (for those ready to level up their setup)

PRIZES

Cash prizes will be awarded in both the Most Patriotic and Best Use of Lights categories:

  • 1st Place: $150

  • 2nd Place: $125

  • 3rd Place: $100

The Out of the Dark category winner will receive a special prize provided by our event sponsor.

IMPORTANT NOTES

This activity-only purchase does not include a Festival wristband and does not grant access to daytime Festival activities on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

All participants must follow the general and activity-specific rules outlined on the Rules & Waivers page.