Jeeps, rubber ducks, good food, and a perfectly cool summer evening made McGrath Jeep Night 2026 one to remember.
On Thursday, August 6, Jeep owners and fans came together at McGrath for an evening built around one of the best parts of owning a Jeep: the community that comes with it. From custom builds and classic Jeeps to trail-ready rigs and plenty of rubber ducks, there was something to check out everywhere you looked.
Local radio station Z102.9 joined us for the night, helping bring even more energy to an already fun-filled evening.
A Night Made for the Jeep Community
Jeep Night gave owners a chance to show off the vehicles they have made their own while connecting with other Jeep enthusiasts from around the area.
Guests could walk through the lineup and check out everything from old-school Jeeps and Gladiators to rock crawlers, customized Wranglers, and one-of-a-kind builds. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Jeep Night without rubber ducks. They were everywhere throughout the event, adding a little extra Jeep personality to the night.
Free Food, Ice Cream and Family Fun
There was plenty happening away from the Jeeps, too.
Nelson’s Meat Market kept the grill going with free burgers and brats for attendees, while McGrath provided water, soda, and beer. Guests could also cool down with ice cream, and face painting gave younger Jeep fans another way to join in on the fun.
With perfectly cool weather and plenty to do, it was the kind of summer evening that made it easy to stick around, talk Jeeps, meet new people, and enjoy the atmosphere.
Celebrating the Best of Jeep Night 2026
A little friendly competition gave Jeep owners another reason to show off everything that makes their vehicles unique.
Congratulations to this year’s McGrath Jeep Night winners:
- Baddest Jeep in Iowa: Amanda Klinkenborg — 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK
- Best ‘Jeep Girl’ Jeep: Renee Schultz — 2005 Jeep Wrangler X
- Best License Plate: Sarah Belk — 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe
- Best Gladiator: Chad Fisher — 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave
- Best Rock Crawler: Scott Taylor — 2009 Jeep Wrangler
- Best Old School: Trent Janssen — 1946 Jeep CJ-2A
- Dirtiest Jeep: Miranda Hines — 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited
- Dealer’s Choice: Kimberly Weiss — 2023 Jeep Wrangler 392
From Trent Janssen’s 1946 CJ-2A to Amanda Klinkenborg’s Baddest Jeep in Iowa-winning Wrangler JK, the winners showcased just how much variety, creativity, and personality there is throughout the Jeep community.
Thank You for Making Jeep Night a Success
McGrath Jeep Night is about more than the vehicles. It’s about bringing Jeep owners, families, friends, and local partners together for a night everyone can enjoy.
A huge thank you goes out to everyone who brought a Jeep, stopped by to check out the lineup, grabbed some food, handed out a duck, or simply spent the evening with us. We also want to thank Z102.9 and Nelson’s Meat Market for helping make the event even better.
We loved seeing the Jeep community come together for McGrath Jeep Night 2026, and we can’t wait to see what rolls in next time.
