Sheriff’s JeepFest, Crawl for the Kids, is a three-day event, filled with Jeep rides, obstacles, trails, mud and more, that takes place in Pickens County each fall. This year, Sheriff Donnie Craig and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the event’s 10th anniversary, Sept. 2-5. Volunteers, locals, Jeepers from across the country, vendors and Jeep clubs come together to ride and socialize during this family-friendly fundraiser for kids. Charities supported include Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, the Joy House, Special Olympics for Pickens County, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Jasper Youth Sports Association. For more information, visit www.sheriffsjeepfest.com/cause.
Cherokee County Jeepers Speak Out
“My first introduction to the Jeep culture was in 2011 when I took a job at a dealership in Chattanooga. Fast forward 10 years, I’ve been back home and have been able to be involved in the local Jeep world. The Jeep community is about giving back. That’s what Jeepfest symbolizes to me. It’s a nationally known Jeep event, but it’s all for the kids, and we love it.”
— John Little, Woodstock
“What I love about Jeepfest is that it’s three days with no TV and no internet, just riding through the beautiful north Georgia mountains, listening to music and enjoying God’s creation. On the night ride this year, I looked up at all the stars in the sky, and I just thought, God is good! JeepFest is about everyone having a good time, helping each other on the trails. It’s just a bunch of Jeepers enjoying time outside, camping, eating and laughing.”
— Keith Barnes, Canton
“I really like the way Jeepfest is so welcoming to the whole family. I love taking my teenage kids out on the trails! We need events like this to bring families together for real, quality time with each other.”
— Bella Monica Roberson, Canton
“To me, Jeepfest has a lot of things going for it. Like many my age, I grew up in a time where the playground was hundreds of acres around the old homestead. Riding trails in my Jeep is a lot like going back in time, to the trails and dirt roads I spent so much time on as a kid. But, it’s much more than that. I get to spend time with people I consider close friends, doing something I enjoy. When you add in the fact that all the proceeds go to children in the area, it’s a win-win.”
— Ronald Massey, Holly Springs
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