Join the 2026 OBX Jeep Invasion
2026 registration opens March 15th
OBX Jeep Invasion—Where Jeep® Life Meets Coastal Adventure!
Sept. 18-19, 2026 is the 6th Annual OBX Jeep Invasion! We’re working on making it the best yet, with a Pirate Themed Kickoff Party (and registration packet pickup), Sunset Lighthouse-to-Lighthouse Toy Run & Ride, Show & Shine Competition, Light Competition, Sound Competition, Beach Crawls, live music, and more.
Event
Registration
$65.00
OBX Jeep Invasion event at the Soundside Event Site on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19th :
- Jeep® In-field Parking*
- Vendors and Vendor Bingo
- Show & Shine Spectator & People’s Choice Voting†
- Sound Competition Spectator & People’s Choice Voting†
- Food Concessions
- Live Bands and Music
- Fun Run
- Raffles & Prizes
- Exclusive Vendor Activities (pending vendor participation)
In your registration packet:
- One (1) Event access windshield sticker. Must be placed visibly on the registered Jeep® windshield (driver side).
- Up to four (4) event access wristbands (4 attendees max per registered Jeep®).
- Vendor Bingo card.
- Fun Run card.
- Schedule, festival rules, etc.
Kitty Hawk Beach Crawl
Add-On
$50.00
Requires event registration.
Reserved spot in the popular Friday or Saturday Kitty Hawk Beach Crawl.
- Event registration add-on (event registration is required).
- Beach Crawls are limited to 100 Jeeps total per day (100 Friday, 100 Saturday).
- Each Beach Crawl add-on is valid only on the selected day (Friday or Saturday).
In your registration packet:
- One (1) Beach Crawl access windshield sticker for the selected day. Must be placed visibly, with your event registration sticker, on the registered Jeep®* windshield (driver side).
Show & Shine
Competition
Add-On
$ 40.00
Requires event registration.
Compete for bragging rights and a coveted OBX Jeep Invasion Show & Shine trophy.
Award Categories:
- Best In Show
- Dealer’s Choice
- Best Vintage (’86 year model and older)
- Long Distance
- Cleanest Jeep®
- Dirtiest Jeep®
- Most Creativity
- Most Off Road Capable
In your registration packet:
- One (1) Show & Shine access windshield sticker. Must be placed visibly, with your event registration sticker, on the participating registered Jeep® windshield (driver side).
Light Show & Competition
Add-On
$ 10.00
Requires event registration.
Light up the night at the After Party and Light Show Competition.
Award Categories:
- 1st Place
- 2nd Place
- 3rd Place
In your registration packet:
- One (1) Light Competition access windshield sticker. Must be placed visibly, with your event registration sticker, on the participating registered Jeep® windshield (driver side).
Sound
Competition
Add-On
$ 10.00
Requires event registration.
Crank it up and wow the crowd at the first even OBX Jeep Invasion Sound Competition.
Award Categories:
- People’s Choice
In your registration packet:
- One (1) Sound Competition access windshield sticker. Must be placed visibly, with your event registration sticker, on the participating registered Jeep® windshield (driver side).
* Jeep®/vehicle must be registered in the owners respective State and have current and valid liability insurance during the OBX Jeep Invasion dates. Drivers must be legally licensed in their respective State during the OBX Jeep Invasion dates.
† A Show & Shine registration add-on is required to enter your Jeep® in the OBX Jeep Invasion Show & Shine Competition. A Sound Competition registration add-on is required to enter your Jeep® in the OBX Jeep Invasion Sound Competition.
Rain or Shine!
OBX Jeep Invasion is a rain or shine event.
Severe Weather:
In the event of severe weather, changes, cancellations, or emergency information will be provided via announcements at the event site and social media.
Refunds:
Registration fees are non-refundable. Net proceeds are used to support local charities and communities.
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