What's a Jamboree?

What is a Jamboree PDF

The 4-Wheel Jamboree is a family event geared toward the truck enthusiast. The 6-show Jamboree series stretches from Missouri, across the Midwest and up to Vermont drawing truck enthusiasts from across the country and Canada.

The event is made up of participants (4x4 enthusiasts that come to display their truck for the weekend and compete in the racing events and show), spectators, vendors and sponsors. The shows are part of Family Events owned by The Promotion Company out of Indianapolis, Indiana. To see our entire event schedule check out familyevents.com.

Media campaigns are created in each market to promote the event. Each year segments of the Jamboree are filmed and have been televised on ESPN 2, Verses (Vs.), The Outdoor Channel, Discover Channel, TLC and Spike TV. These events are also routinely covered in national enthusiast magazines and websites.
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Show-n-Shine
Show N Shine Rules

Participants from all over the country bring their 4x4’s to compete in the Show N Shine competition. Awards are given out during the weekend to trucks in various classes, makes, and models. See some of the most amazingly engineered and restored 4x4 trucks in the world.
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Monster Trucks

The top monster trucks from all over the country perform for large crowds at the 4-Wheel Jamboree. The trucks will compete in side by side racing and the crowd favorite free-style performance. The drivers on these famous trucks are available during and after each show to sign autographs.
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The 4-Wheel Jamboree is also home to the National Mud Racing Organization (NMRO). The NMRO is the sanctioning body for straight-line mud drag racing and 4x4 stock and modified Tough Truck racing. Competitors compete for a purse and a season series points championship. This is a membership organization made up of over 400 racers.
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Rock Crawl/Mud Bog
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Mud Bog Rules

The Rock Crawl Challenge is the latest competition that can be viewed at several Jamborees. Competitors compete on a man made obstacle course. The course tests the drivers patience and skill. The Mud Bogs offer participants a chance to test their vehicle in a 100 foot pit filled with some of the nastiest mud you’ll ever see. They compete for distance and time.
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Main Stage/Miss 4-Wheel Jamboree Contest

At each Jamboree the Main Stage is a hub of activity. Throughout the weekend the participants have to the opportunity to turn in their ballots to win top-of-the-line aftermarket products. There is constant action at the stage with kids/adult games and show information that is available. Each Sunday the show also crowns a Miss 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals for that year. Contestants must check in at the Main Stage no later than 2pm on Sunday. Sign up for your chance to win a cash prize!
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Manufacturer’s Midway


The Manufacturer’s Midway is popular with spectators and participants. National manufacturers are present with booths selling products and are accompanied with technicians on hand to answer product questions. Come realize the advantages of face-to-face interactive marketing.
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Monster Truck Rides

Feel what it's like to thunder across the track in a real monster truck. Sergeant Smash will take you on a thrill ride you won't soon forget. The ride truck operates throught the Jamboree giving kids young and old the chance to experience the excitement of what a monster truck feels like. Hop in and hang on!