Jeepers Jamboree - Alternative for people w/ children?

[spinaldex]

Years ago I did a run at Jeepers Jamboree and loved it. However, I have young children and they will only allow 10+ to come along. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any other large organized runs at the Rubicon trailer in the summertime that is more family friendly? I want to tie a trip in with a large organized group in to a trip we would like to make to the Bay Area this year.

Let me know, thanks!

 

[Boatwrench]

Look at Sierrafest in the Sierra Chapter forums. Not as large, not as organized, not as expensive but a heck of a lot more fun.

 

[ocean_jet]

While I completely agree with Boatwrench and would choose running with Sierra Chapter over any of the large organized runs (I prefer to run it mid-week when no one else is there), there are other large organized runs on the Con that may allow younger children.

The Jeep Jamboree (different than the Jeepers Jamboree) seems to be fine with kids under 10 years old:
"There’s no charge for children five years of age or under on any Jamboree."
...
"The Family Plan pricing for Classic Jamboree events is $750 per vehicle, while the Select Jamborees are only $500. There are some qualifying requirements – you must have two adults in the vehicle (no more, no less) and one or more children under 15 years old."

http://jeepjamboreeusa.com/faq/

 

[souske]

$750 per vehicle?

Ouch

 

[GordoSmasho]

Sierrafest is a great family friendly run. We are probably bringing our three daughters this year as well. All under 10. Usually run the rubicon the first half of the week and then head down to hermit valley area. Here are links to the last two years. We had almost 20 rigs on the rubicon in 2014. And its free.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=305
http://www.naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=341

 

[spinaldex]

Is Sierrafest put together by ? Is it XJ's only or are other Jeeps permitted?

 

[GordoSmasho]

Sierrafest is open to all capable vehicles. It is an official naxja sponsored event.

 

[GordoSmasho]

Info was just released on sierra fest this year. Looks like we will not be doing the rubicon this year. Sorry about that.

Sierra Fest 2015 Information and discussion thread
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1117812

 

[the_weirdo]

Edit: nevermind - OceanJet beat me to it.

Don't forget that there is also Jeep Jamboree (different than Jeepers Jamboree) on the Rubicon trail and from what I recall there is no minimum age limit, but must have 2 adults in a single vehicle.
http://jeepjamboreeusa.com/event-detail/56/

 

[FlexdXJ]

That's just a little less than what it cost me to go to winterfest, the Cherokee crawl and moab in 2013. I know they are a well put together event but events are way cheaper and probably a lot more fun.

 

[Bryan C.]

Keep an eye out in Sierra Chapter forum for any informal Rubicon runs. You can always post up the dates you want to go in the SC forum and normally someone will tag along with you.

 

[XJ_ranger]

Agreed that Sierrafest, or wheeling with the Sierra Chapter guys is great on the Rubicon!

Last year we had a collection of XJ's, 2 XJ buggies, a Ford powered Land Rover, a CJ, and a Land Cruiser.

My buddy Max brought his kids and dogs, in a Toyota Land Cruiser.

And Buck Island Lake, in general, is a great place to be a kid - even if its raining.

 

[bisaeff]

it is a Ford powered Nissan Patrol - please

 

[bisaeff]

Sierra Fest 2015 - Shaver Lake - looks good to me

 

[XJ_ranger]

it is a Ford powered Nissan Patrol - please

:doh: Nissan, Land Rover, whatever. All from somewhere else!

 

[bisaeff]

Gordo both rigs this year?

 

[GordoSmasho]

If we make it yes. And kids probably too. We may be moving nevada in august so that would be rough to prepare for both.