Jeep Weekend, a chaotic annual gathering drawing over 100,000 to Bolivar Peninsula, may soon be shut down. Sheriff Jimmy Fullen’s plan to halt the event has divided residents and raised questions about public safety and community impact.
The future of Jeep Weekend on the Bolivar Peninsula is uncertain as newly appointed Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen has pledged to discontinue the disorderly event, which draws more than 100,000 attendees each May. Jeep Weekend, which is notorious for its tumultuous and violent nature, has placed a strain on local resources and prompted residents to demand its cessation.
Locals such as Shauna Schroeder, who no longer attends, have reported that the event, which was initially intended to be a celebration of Jeep enthusiasts, has instead become a chaotic mess. "It is no longer the same." She expressed her desire for the weekend to return to "normal," stating, "There are no Jeeps—only chaos."
Recent events have been plagued by violence, which has resulted in hundreds of arrests, fatal gunfire, and assaults. In 2023 alone, there were more than 300 prosecutions, including instances of sexual misconduct.
