OCEAN CITY, MD (08.30.23) – KICKER returned to the East Coast as the title sponsor of the Ocean City Jeep Fest, held from August 24-27 and originated from the Ocean City (Md.) Convention Center. Jeremy Wynn and Josh Alexander rolled from KICKER HQ in Stillwater OK for the 1300 mile trip to Ocean City. Their F350 Dually pulled a 24’ trailer packed with tents, supplies and more.
The AudioWorks team in front of their store in Newark DE as they prepare to head to Ocean City. Matt, Kyle, Stephen, Tim and Pete along with Darren Thomas (L to R).
Located in front of the Convention Center entrance, KICKER and Jeep Fest hosted Jeeps from several local and national clubs, with several featuring custom KICKER installations. As an added bonus, there was a chance for showgoers to win a full KICKER bass system, including the TB-Series 10-inch loaded “tube” enclosure, 400-watt mono amplifier and wiring kit.
On Day-1 Jeep Fest 2023 open under a cloudy sky.
KICKER dealer Audio Works, Newark, DE, was installing audio systems on-site during the entire show and featured several audio packages for purchase created especially for Jeepers. The AudioWorks tent was located next to the KICKER setup, which was supported by OPUS Marketing Team members Jamie White, Chuck Ottati and Greg Boylan.
Loaded Jeep demo vehicles were set up and Livin’Loud.
Jamie White, Opus Marketing Principal, related “With AudioWorks we had been on site a previous Jeep Fest events. Jeremy and Josh rolled in early and setup went smoothly. The AudioWorks crew arrived and everything was ready when the gates opened. Through the event we dodged wind and some rain drops. Overall sales were up from last year and we care looking forward to 2024.”
When Jeep Fest wrapped all gathered in front of the KICKER trailer for a group shot.
Darren Thomas, AudioWorks owner, stated “Our sales were definitely up over last year. Our store is located about 2 hours away in Newark and we towed a large trailer packed with KICKER inventory, installation kits and accessories plus supplies. Jeepers travel long distances and many come to Jeep Fest to purchase systems and have the systems installed. That way they are Livin’Loud as they return home. During the Jeep Fest we connected with a number of Jeepers who indicated they wanted to come by our store and buy a system for their Jeeps.”
AudioWorks Team members Matt, Kyle, Stephen, Tim and Pete joined Darren in the KICKER booth and installation tents at Jeep Fest.
The bays were filled with Jeeps for installations.
OC Jeep Fest had a nonstop event schedule planned for every day of the show, beginning with 300 Jeepers cruising the Ocean City sand during a beach crawl. The KICKER Show-and-Shine was planned for Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and three daily KICKER sand-course events took place from 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. The KICKER Kickoff Party capped off the first day of the show at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn that evening. On Friday night, Pier 23 waterfront restaurant hosted Kickin’ It at the Harbor with KICKER, featuring live music, food and drinks.
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