A scenic Jeep drive with a purpose. Join Burano’s and Kennebec Valley Humane Society to help animals in need, explore Camden, and return for food, drinks, live music, and $50 gift-card drawings.
Register for the driveSee the rally planExplore the routeAn easygoing day on public roads. Choose your stops and travel at your own pace.
Register one driver per Jeep. Enter your name, phone number, email address, and total people in your Jeep, including the driver. Read the participation acknowledgment and sign electronically to complete registration.
Open registration & signRegistration opens securely in Jotform. Each driver signs for themselves; listing passengers does not provide their consent.
“As a recent Jeep owner, I’ve waved to thousands of fellow Jeep drivers passing by and finally thought, ‘It’s time to meet some of these folks in person!’ I hope you’ll join us for a little adventure, good company, and a great cause. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone!”
Rob Whisenant
Owner of Burano’s & your host
We’re teaming up with Kennebec Valley Humane Society to support their work caring for animals. Non-clumping kitty litter is especially needed. You can also bring an item from their wish list.
Every item donated = one entry in the drawing.
Several drawings for $50 Burano’s gift cards will take place during the 2–5 PM live music.
A KVHS volunteer will be at Burano’s from 2–3 PM to collect donated items.
View the KVHS wish listStart in Hallowell, explore the Camden area, then gather at Burano’s Wood-Fired Pizzeria. Bring your family or a friend, enjoy the fall scenery, and make the day your own.
New date: Sunday, October 18. Meet at Burano’s, 192 Water Street, Hallowell, from 8–9 AM for breakfast, sign-in, and a map to Camden and back. Breakfast menu, musician, specials, merchant offers, and weather updates will be posted as available.
Meet fellow Jeep people over breakfast at Burano’s in Hallowell. Sign in and pick up your map to Camden and back before the main departure around 9 AM.
The main group aims to leave at 9 AM. Follow the proposed Route 17 / Route 235 corridor through Hope toward Route 52 and Camden. Later starters travel independently. Allow extra time for foliage traffic and optional stops.
As you arrive, explore downtown, drive up Mount Battie if open, or visit Hope Orchards. Choose one or two stops so the day stays relaxed. Early arrivals have more time to explore.
Suggested return departure: around 12:15 PM, allowing time to reach Burano’s before the 2 PM music. Check your map and live traffic; this is a planning allowance, not a guaranteed drive time.
A Kennebec Valley Humane Society volunteer will be on site to collect donated items. Non-clumping kitty litter is especially needed; items from the society’s wish list are welcome.
Meet back at Burano’s for live music, food and drink specials, and several drawings for $50 Burano’s gift cards throughout the music. Every item donated earns one entry in the drawing.
Proposed outbound corridor: Hallowell → Route 17 east → Route 235 through Hope → Lincolnville area → Route 52 toward Camden. Pick up the rally map with the outbound and return directions at breakfast sign-in, 8–9 AM at Burano’s.
Regional map only; it does not trace the rally route. The navigation buttons below are destination directions and may choose a different route.
Directions to CamdenBack to Burano’sThis is a public-road outing. Follow traffic signals, leave safe gaps, and never block intersections to keep the group together. There is no need to catch up. Save your destination before driving.
Drive the auto road at Camden Hills State Park for views over Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay. Use the park entrance at 280 Belfast Road on Route 1. Admission fees apply; access depends on weather, park operations, and available parking.
Check park conditionsMake time for the harbor and local shops. Consider a visit to Hearth and Harrow.
Sunday hours and rally promotions are not confirmed. This is a suggested stop, not an announced event partner.
Pick apples at 434 Camden Road, Hope. The orchard currently lists September–October Friday–Sunday hours of 9 AM–5 PM, with picking dependent on the crop.
Group capacity and October 18 availability need confirmation. A pumpkin-picking option is still being explored.
Check orchard availability
Enjoy live music from 2–5 PM, food and drink specials, and several drawings for $50 Burano’s gift cards during the music. For every item donated, get your name added to the drawing. A Kennebec Valley Humane Society volunteer will collect donated items at Burano’s from 2–3 PM.
192 Water Street, Hallowell, Maine
(207) 213-6634 · Burano’s website
Plan a sober ride home. Food, drinks, purchases, parking, and attraction charges are paid individually unless a confirmed offer states otherwise.
Live music · Sunday, October 18
We’re exploring a December Jeep run collecting toys for Toys for Tots and food and supplies for dogs and cats at a local humane society. Dates, beneficiary participation, requested items, and drop-off details will be announced after coordination. December partners and collection details will be announced separately.