New for 2016!
The event will start early with a performance by Freeway on Friday,   May 6 @ 7PM 

May 7, 2016
10AM - 6PM 
Jacksonville Commons 
Free Admission
Free Parking

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A Celebration of Spring, Sports and Family
Jacksonville's Jamboree is a two day event Friday through Saturday at the Jacksonville Commons. Statewide sports competitions run throughout the Jamboree and include softball and basketball. 

Saturday is the day to come for musical entertainment, the annual 'Jacksonville's Got Talent' Competition, as well as food and marketplace vendors. Demonstrations from local organizations as well as a children's activity and play area make the Jacksonville Jamboree is a well rounded event for the entire family. 

Jacksonville's Got Talent Auditions
Auditions for the 2016 Jacksonville's Got Talent Show will be held on the following dates:

     April  15 6-8PM         Jack Amyette, 1825 South Drive
     April   23 11AM-2PM Youth Center, 804 New Bridge St

Cash prizes will be awarded at the Jamboree to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling 910 938-5312. 

Live Entertainment! 
Music and entertainment will be on the main stage throughout the weekend! Live entertainment will begin Friday, May 6 at 7PM with local band Freeway taking the stage.   Musician Jesse Gorham is the first to play on Saturday at 11AM, followed by the Jacksonville's Got Talent Show at 12:30PM, a local talent competition, Spare Change will perform at 2PM and #Epitome will finish the day with a performance at 4:30PM. Local clubs will also exhibit their talent. Come out and show your support!
                                                                                                                                 
Car Display 
Enjoy touring the Car Display as local car owners and clubs shine and show off their best!  Voting will begin at Noon with awards presented for categories such as Best Car, Best Truck, Best Paint, Best Interior and People's Choice Best Overall.  Interested in bringing out your pride and joy?  Register today!  Entry Form 




2015 Sponsors - Thank You!
         

Craft & Food Vendors - Interested in being a vendor in 2016? Fill out a vendor form. download a pdf vendor form to print and return to Jacksonville Recreation & Parks.

Media - For images from 2015 visit Jamboree Event Images on Facebook. 

2015 Activities
In 2015 Sporting competitions and exhibitions included, Youth Basketball, Girls Fast Pitch Softball, and Remote Controlled Boats. Children's activities included, Pony Rides, the Sturgeon City Touch Tank, Arts & Crafts, Amusement Rides, Family Fun and games!

Funding for Jacksonville Jamboree is provided in part by the Jacksonville Tourism Development Authority. Hosted by the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Recreation & Parks.