Go Topless Day

Join thousands of Jeeps worldwide for the 18th annual Go Topless Day® on May 17th, 2025 sponsored by Barricade. Go Topless Day® events include everything from hitting the trails, convoys, 4x4 and OHV trail cleanups, to Jeep parades to show and shines. Many of these events raise funds to support a wide variety of charitable causes. Thanks to hundreds of events over the years, we've been able to raise $1 million for local charities since 2019! In 2025 we want to continue to raise the bar. Join us this year to raise more money for a local charity of your choice, increase total worldwide events, spread the word about Go Topless Day, and have more fun!

• We’ll promote your Go Topless Day event on our website and social media to increase attendance.

• You can purchase discounted Go Topless Day event t-shirts at a special discounted rate, which your club can then sell for retail price to your members or event attendees to raise funds for your local charity of choice.

• You will receive a FREE Go Topless Day Host Essentials Kit, which includes 3x5 double-sided event flags, 2025 event stickers, pre-event & event giveaway prize information, and more!

  *Go Topless Day Event Host Is Responsible for Shipping & Handling Charges*

• You will receive a Go Topless Day Host Media Kit, which includes website and social media graphics to be added to your club or organization’s various pages! Also included will be social media/website tips and tricks, as well as a customizable press release to use when marketing your event.

Giving back to the community and those in need is something that we at Barricade take pride in. For every club that raises a minimum of $500 for their charity of choice, Barricade will offer a $500 donation toward that same charity! Tens of thousands of Jeepers have participated in the various Barricade Go Topless Day® celebrations, collectively raising over ^$1 million for charity since 2019. We believe in the power of the Jeep community, and together we can continue to make a difference for those in need!

*Charitable donation match will require a receipt and completed W-9 for each donation with non-profit information included. Deadline to submit these documents is July 31, 2025*

Hosting FAQs

Q: Can we make our own shirts for our event? 

A: We create a unique event shirt and offer them at a discounted rate to clubs who host an event. Clubs can then re-sell the shirts at retail cost to raise money for their charity of choice. For any event that raises a minimum of $500, Barricade will offer a $500 donation match toward that same charity! We encourage clubs to utilize the discount and purchase these shirts so we can work together to raise money for our local communities.

Q: Is there other Go Topless Day merchandise available?

A: Of course! We sell plenty of other Go Topless Day merchandise. All merchandise is sold at retail price and available to the everyone. Special club pricing is not available for any merchandise sold here.

Go Topless Day FAQs

Q: How did Go Topless Day start?

A: Go Topless Day was started by All Things Jeep in 2008 after a particularly brutal New England Winter. The first event was a small meet up of Jeepers at a local farm and ice cream stand, but the event has since grown to more than 150 events and 20,000+ Jeeps worldwide! ExtremeTerrain.com took over All Things Jeep and the Go Topless Day event in 2018, making 2019 the first Go Topless Day hosted by Barricade Offroad. 

Q: Are Go Topless Day events open to the public?

A: Most events are open to the public to grow and strengthen the local off-road community. Activities range from picnics, trail runs, giveaways, convoys, trail clean-ups, parades, and other social events, all in the name of fun and charity. Use our map feature on the main page to find your local event and get more details.

Q: Are any off-road vehicles welcome?

A: Go Topless Day events are typically for Jeeps only. However, each individual event has its own rules and restrictions, so make sure to contact your local event for more information.

Q: Does Go Topless Day support a charity?

A: Barricade encourages each club hosting a Go Topless Day event to support a registered 501(c)(3) organization of their choice. Some Go Topless Day events in 2021 supported organizations such as The American Cancer Society, Special Olympics, add more. More than $130,000 was raised for various charities in 2021. This year we’re hoping to make a greater impact by continuing to donate $500 to each event that raises a minimum of $500 for their charity of choice.