Zippo is celebrating their 90th anniversary and in honor of it are hosting an event at their facility on Zippo Dr. in Bradford.
The Zippo car will be set up along with other classic cars, the Zippo Jeep and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Bradford Brew Station and Logyard Brewing will be onsite with beers brewed especially for the event.
Not only is this the 90th anniversary of Zippo, but it also marks the 25th anniversary of the Zippo/Case museum and Flagship Store. Exclusive anniversary editions and gift sets will be available in addition to Zippo’s 2022 Collectible of the year and commemorative lighter models.
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Zippo/Case Museum hosting Zippo 90th Anniversary Celebration on June 11
Event open to public, offers collector’s swap, live entertainment, and other family friendly activities.
June 2, 2022, Bradford, PA – Zippo Manufacturing Company, home of the iconic Zippo Windproof Lighter and a growing assortment of lifestyle and outdoor products, is hosting 90th anniversary festivities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 11 on the grounds of the Zippo/Case Museum and Flagship Store, located at 1932 Zippo Dr., Bradford, PA, rain or shine. Attending the event is free and open to the public.
Among other attractions, the event will feature live music from Jim Ronan and Dana Jared and Dan Roche Acoustic, a silent auction hosted by the Kids and Cancer Benefit Run, local food trucks, balloon and caricature artists, a Collectors’ swap and lighter show, spin-the-wheel giveaways, meet-and-greets with Zippo executives and a pop-up Zippo repair clinic. Classic cars, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the Zippo Car and the Zippo Jeep will all be on display. Bradford Brew Station will be on-site with two beers brewed specially for the occasion, as will the Kane, PA-based Logyard Brewing Company, whose limited-edition lager comes in commemorative cans and packaging designed by Zippo artists.
“We’re thrilled to welcome our friends and neighbors to celebrate Zippo’s 90th anniversary with a whole day of programming,” said Kyle Kleiderlein, Zippo/Case Museum and Flagship Store manager. “From entertainment to giveaways and photo ops, this family-friendly event is a way for us to say ‘thank you’ to our community while celebrating an incredible milestone.”
In addition to Zippo’s 90th anniversary, the event will also mark the 25th anniversary of the Zippo/Case Museum and Flagship Store. Exclusive anniversary editions and gift sets will be available for purchase in addition to Zippo’s 2022 Collectible of the Year and commemorative lighter models.
The plans and renderings for the total renovation of the Zippo/Case Museum and Flagship store, slated to begin later this year and be completed in 2023, will also be unveiled at the event.
The community is advised that Zippo is monitoring state and local COVID-19 guidance and certain protocols – including indoor/museum capacity and mask requirements – are subject to change before or on the day of the event. For the most up-to-date policies and for the full event schedule, please contact the Zippo/Case Museum and Flagship Store at (814) 368-1932 or visit zippocasemuseum.com.