Our Annual Events
Our annual events are the heart of BWJOC — packed with adventure, fun, and community spirit!
Polar Jeep Run
The Polar Jeep Run is an annual winter fundraising event hosted by BWJOC and held on the third Saturday of February. Jeep enthusiasts come together for a Topless/Door-less Jeep adventure through the Blue Water area, following designated routes and completing timed challenges along the way.
Beyond the ride, the event features a heated tent with music, food, and fun, plus raffles, 50/50 draws, and Chance Boards for prizes. All proceeds support local children’s charities, including child abuse prevention programs, Christmas adoptions, and other initiatives benefiting children in need.
It’s a day filled with adventure, camaraderie, winter fun, and giving back—the perfect way for Jeepers to embrace the season while supporting the community.
Parades
BWJOC proudly participates in several annual parades throughout the year, spreading community spirit and Jeep enthusiasm. Our parade lineup includes:
Algonac Pickerel Tournament Parade
Rotary Club’s International Day Parade
Sperry’s Lighted Parade
These events allow us to stay connected with the community, celebrate local traditions, and share our love of Jeeps with families across the Blue Water area.
Go Topless Day (GTD)
The Topless Jeep Event is a nationwide annual event held every May, where Jeep enthusiasts take their tops off and hit the road to raise money for the Backpacks for Kids campaign. To make every dollar count, Barricade matches up to $500 of the funds raised, helping local children get the school supplies they need.
Veterans Day Run
Each year, BWJOC members gather for a Veterans Day Run, starting with a friendly breakfast get-together before heading to the Veterans Day Ceremony. This event is our way of honoring local veterans, showing appreciation for their service, and enjoying time together as a club.
Up Coming Events
Registration: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Drivers Meeting: 11:50 AM
Event Kickoff: 12:00 PM
Get ready for another exciting year of giving back! The Blue Water Jeep Owners Club Polar Bear Jeep Run is one of St. Clair County’s largest and most anticipated Jeep events of the year. This high-energy fundraising event brings Jeep enthusiasts together to support local children in need while enjoying a fun-filled winter adventure in the Blue Water area.
The Polar Bear Jeep Run is a topless/door-less Jeep event featuring timed routes and challenges. Teams will depart from a central location to complete arranged driving routes throughout the area, stopping at various locations to take on timed challenges. After completing each route, teams return to the event site to warm up before receiving their next route. Once all routes and challenges are completed, times are totaled, and the team with the lowest combined time takes home the win.
Back at the event location, participants can warm up in our heated event tent, featuring music provided by Star Flash Entertainment. Concessions will be available, including pizza from Jet’s Pizza, along with club favorites like hot dogs, chips, and pop or water.
Feeling lucky? Try your hand at our 50/50 raffle, raffle prizes, and popular chance boards. Chance boards feature 50 numbered envelopes that may contain gift cards, stickers, or other surprises. For just $1 or $5, you can choose a number and see what you win—it could be a $50 gift card or a fun surprise!
Participants can register as a driver or a Polar Groupie (passenger). Fundraising is required to participate, with a minimum of $25 per driver and $15 per groupie. Once registered, your name will be added to the donation page, where you can set a personal fundraising goal and invite friends, family, and coworkers to support your team. Cash or check donations may also be brought on the day of the event.
All funds raised support local children’s charities, including child abuse prevention programs, Christmas adoptions for children, and other community outreach efforts.
Date: February 21, 2026
Location: 2874 Pine Grove Ave, Port Huron, MI 48060-1971, United States
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Moments
Memories from BWJOC Events & Social Gatherings
