Show notes
Hi there boys and girls! Welcome back to another Jeep Talk Show interview episode! 🚙💨 In this fun chat, we're joined by Randy (chairperson of the Mid-America Off-Road Expo) and Shannon (Muddy Buddies merchandiser and club member) to talk all about the **12th Annual Mid-America Off-Road Expo** happening February 27-28, 2026 at The Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio! Whether you're a die-hard Jeeper, into side-by-sides, Toyotas, Broncos, or just love off-roading, this is your one-stop shop to see, touch, and feel the latest gear, rigs, and setups in person. Vendors galore, show rigs, themed rig contest, kids' activities (including an RC obstacle course from Atomic RC!), hourly kids' raffles with bikes and RC cars, food on-site, and more! Big changes this year: - Shifted to Friday-Saturday (Fri 3PM-9PM / Sat 9AM-6PM) - Raffles: No need to be present to win (buy tickets in-person) - Presenting sponsor: WARN Industries - New dealership sponsor: Jake's Mini Automotive - Food donations for FreeStore Food Bank = free raffle tickets - Jeep Performance Parts bringing concept vehicles (vote on Facebook for your fave!) - Themed rig contest, show rigs judging, People's Choice & Kids' Choice awards Vendors so far include: Maxxis, Steer Smarts, Rock Slide, Bilstein, Combat Off-Road, Wheel Pros, G Performance Parts, Rossfab Off-Road, FlexRock UTV, Fullmore Fabrication, MRT Tires, Rush Off-Road, Wildcat Off-Road Park, Rugged Radios, Bullet Point Mounting Solutions, High Lift Off-Road, and more! Vendor apps still open. Tickets: $10 pre-sale on Eventbrite (through the week of the event), $15 at the door. Kids 5 & under FREE! Want to join the awesome **Muddy Buddies Jeep Wrangler Club** (around since 2002, ~350 members, trail rides 2x/month, big trips like Drummond Island, Jeep Jam, fundraisers, parades, and more)? Dues are just $24/year + $10 processing. Website: https://www.muddybuddys.org Event details & vendor apps: https://maoffroadexpo.com Facebook (primary spot for updates): https://www.facebook.com/muddybuddysoffroadexpo Instagram: Search Mid-America Off-Road Expo & Muddy Buddies JWC Timestamps:
