Guthrie businesses, City of Guthrie, Guthrie Chamber of Commerce, Kicker Audio Performance, Vance Auto Group and other supporting companies and individuals have scheduled Midwest Liftfest 2024 for Saturday September 28th. The event, previously named Midwest Jeepfest, will begin at 12 p.m. and take place at the off-road track and festival grounds located behind John Vance Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM – 5322 S. Division Street. Guthrie, OK.
(I-35, Exit 153, 10 Minutes North of Edmond, OK.) Guthrie community partners, and sponsors will donate all proceeds from the event to VFW and Helping Community Paws and Claws not-forprofit charities. Committee members have once again named Dan Mullenix, owner of Dirt Worx of Oklahoma to enhanced trail features with new boulders, hills, logs, culverts, and other obstacles. The event will also feature live entertainment venues. This will be the 6th consecutive year for this event and fundraiser that has raised over $50,000 for Oklahoma charities and non-profit entities.
Midwest Liftfest 2024 is designed as a family event featuring off-road action, a variety of food trucks, music, kids’ inflatable circus and fun zone, kids’ electric bikes, special ride-along opportunities, raffle prizes, face painting, clowns, remote controlled car track, and other fun activities. A planned Air Force flyover is planned for the beginning of the event. There is no cost to enter.
“We are planning the biggest and best Midwest Liftfest ever,” said Brittany Timmons, President of Guthrie Chamber of Commerce. “This year’s festival will provide some special venues in addition to the enhanced off-road track experience. Many of these will be family/kids oriented. Last year we had kids in attendance from all over Oklahoma. Of course, there will be hundreds of Jeeps, lifts, Broncos, Blazers and other 4x4 vehicles owned by off-road enthusiasts who will come to play and help us raise money for our designated charities.”
Douglas Newton, Jr., Commander of VFW Sooner Post 4578 said, “We are extremely pleased to be selected as one of this year’s event beneficiaries.” Commander Newton proudly stated, “VFW, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, fosters camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. We serve our veterans, the military, and our communities. We advocate on behalf of all veterans, ensuring that veterans are respected for their service, receive earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country. Our VFW Post serves the Guthrie community and beyond through the VFW and VFW Auxiliary programs that foster Americanism and patriotism through fun and educational community activities, by providing help to veterans and their families in need and providing free holiday programs and gifts for community children. These funds will also be used to help complete our new outdoor family-friendly event venue which will be used for future fundraising and community activities. The Post and Auxiliary members wish to express their profound gratitude for being selected as a Midwest Liftfest beneficiary this year. We can’t wait for September 28th!
There will not be a charge to enter Midwest Liftfest this year. All proceeds from this event will benefit the two not-for-profits. Venues like the off-road track, food trucks, and other activities will charge a fee. Helping Community Paws and Claws was founded by Lisa New of Guthrie, OK. She and her husband Chris started the company with the mission of spaying and neutering as many animals as possible to help with the overpopulation of unwanted animals and end suffering. “I am an animal lover and have been rescuing them all my life,” said New, owner.
To learn more or donate, go to: www.midwestliftfest. com or www.midwestjeepfest. com.
*Class 4 tracks (modified) – Rutted and/or rocky backcountry trail. Rock shelves or stair steps 8 inches or relatively exceeding in height may be present, and rocks approximately 8-inch or relatively larger caliper may be encountered. Any water crossings encountered may be less than axle hub deep with a firm bottom. Passable mud or sand may be encountered, with moderate grades that may exceed 20 deg. Side hill camber may be moderate. 4WD will be recommended under most conditions to increase control. Some width problems, with vehicle passing spots frequently available if less than two vehicles wide. Only short wheelbase trailers rated for off pavement use should be towed here. This situation will be typical of backcountry forest or desert trails that see light but regular travel and only see enough maintenance to remain passable. This route should be passable with most stock traditional 4x4 SUVs or 4x4 pickup trucks.