Events
LIVE BOLD JeeperFest
227 spots left. Registration Opens February 5, 2026 at 9:00am EST
Place
Nellysford, VA US 22958
Description
Jeeps.® We love them. In fact, we can't get enough of them. Since 2010, we've been creating amazing running events throughout Virginia's Shenandoah Valley and Rockfish Valley, and in 2021 we decided to scratch another itch – JEEP events.
LIVE BOLD JeeperFest at Bold Rock Cidery
LIVE BOLD JeeperFest was launched in 2021 at Bold Rock Cidery to celebrate Extreme Terrain’s Go Topless Day®, a worldwide Jeep community tradition welcoming the start of spring. The inaugural event featured more than 100 Jeeps gathered in the picturesque meadows of Bold Rock Cidery in Nellysford, Virginia.
In 2022, the event doubled in size. In 2023, attendance tripled—and every year it has sold out within days of opening registration. LIVE BOLD JeeperFest has consistently been the largest Go Topless Day event in Virginia, and we expect the same enthusiasm, energy, and bragging rights heading into 2026.
About Go Topless Day®
Go Topless Day is a global celebration for Jeep owners and enthusiasts, encouraging drivers to remove their tops and welcome the spring season together. In 2025 alone, nearly 500 Go Topless Day events took place worldwide—spanning all 50 U.S. states, seven countries, and an estimated 63,000 Jeeps. Events range from trail cleanups and parades to show-and-shine competitions and community festivals.
Community Impact
A portion of the 2026 LIVE BOLD JeeperFest proceeds will benefit Samuel's Supper™, a local nonprofit organization. For each Go Topless Day event that raises at least $500 for a local 501(c)(3), ExtremeTerrain sponsor, Barricade, will match an additional $500 donation to that same organization—doubling the community impact.
The JeeperFest Experience
LIVE BOLD JeeperFest is a full-day spring festival featuring:
Live music
Delectable food trucks
A Jeep Show & Shine competition
Vendor exhibits
Bold Rock Hard Cider
This combination of automotive culture, entertainment, and local flavor makes JeeperFest a signature destination event for Jeep enthusiasts and the broader community alike.
2026 Event Date
LIVE BOLD JeeperFest at Bold Rock Cidery is scheduled for SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026.
While this date falls one week earlier than the official Jeep Go Topless Day®, it allows us to kick off the celebration early, ensuring another unforgettable event for our attendees and partners alike—and celebrate our youngest graduating from Virginia Tech!
FESTIVAL INFO
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
For general reference only; subject to change.
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
- 9 AM - 11 AM: Parking, Check-In and Registration
- 11 AM - 4 PM: LIVE BOLD JeeperFest with Live Music, Vendors & Food
- 3 PM - Presentation of Awards & Prizes
REGISTRATION
Registration for the LIVE BOLD JeeperFest covers one Jeep® Wrangler or Jeep Gladiator and its passengers. You do not need to purchase an entry fee for your passengers.
ENTRY FEE
- $45 until February 28, 2025
- $50 March 1 - March 31
- $55 April 1- May 3
Exclusive to Jeep® Wranglers and Gladiators.
Entry fee includes VIP parking in the Bold Rock meadow, Show & Shine registration, one commemorative event glass, two Bold Rock hard ciders and direct access to all of your Jeeper friends!
Limited to 350 spots so register early! Online registration is available until May 3 and in-person registration is available on May 9 from 9 AM - 11AM, if not sold out.
LOCATION
Bold Rock Cidery | 1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford, VA 22958
Event is located in the meadow behind the cidery. Directions
WEATHER
If there is severe weather that makes the event unsafe for attendees, we will postpone the event to the following day. We will notify you via email and will post this information on the website and Facebook pages. Please make sure you can make both dates, as there are no refunds.
CATEGORIES
Awards will be given to 8 categories, exclusive to Jeep Wranglers and Jeep Gladiators, and a Best in Show winner.
Classic Jeep®, CJ (Pre 1986, Willys, Kaiser, and Military)
Wrangler YJ (1987-1995)
Wrangler TJ/LJ (1997-2006)
Wrangler JK (2007-2018)
Wrangler JL (2018-)
Gladiator JT (2019-)
Dirty Apple - Come as you are, mud and all!
Costume Contest - Break out the flags, blow-ups and props!
Bold Rocker - Best in Show
AWARDS
Awards will be presented at 3 PM at the music stage. Winners from each category receive an awesome tin tacker trophy, a 6-pack of Bold Rock and a Go Topless Day flag. Winners must be present to receive their prize.
MUSIC
Live music will be playing on the music stage from 12-3 PM.
FOOD
There will be food available for purchase from the Bold Rock taproom and from local food trucks.
JeeperFest Website
Additional JeeperFest information can be found at https://www.corkscrewracing.com/liveboldjeeperfest.
JeeperFest Contact Info
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