THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

(Montpelier) 80TH ANNUAL MONTPELIER JAMBOREE | Downtown Montpelier

Four-day Labor Day weekend celebration, September 3–6, with carnival rides, contests, concerts, a parade, family activities and the Sunday Collin Raye concert. Theme: “Small Town USA.”

(Montpelier) FREE LABOR DAY WEEKEND CAMPING | Montpelier Speedway / Ickes RV Surplus Supply Inc. Campground, 700 S Jefferson St

Free camping is available Thursday through Monday for Labor Day weekend. Campers may begin setting up Thursday.

6:00 AM–9:00 AM (Montpelier) MONTPELIER JAMBOREE COMMITTEE BREAKFAST | Montpelier Fire Station

Biscuits & gravy, pancakes and sausage patties with coffee, milk or juice. Free-will donation.

5:00 PM (Montpelier) JAMBOREE CARNIVAL RIDES | Downtown Montpelier

Thursday carnival ride session runs from 5:00 PM until close during the 80th Annual Montpelier Jamboree.

5:00 PM (Montpelier) SUBWAY SUB EATING CONTEST | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Sub-eating contest during the 80th Annual Montpelier Jamboree. Pre-registration is through Montpelier Pak-A-Sak.

6:00 PM (Montpelier) JR. MISS QUEEN CONTEST | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Junior Miss Queen Contest during the 80th Annual Montpelier Jamboree.

7:00 PM (Montpelier) CANCELED — MONTPELIER JAMBOREE QUEEN CONTEST | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

The scheduled 2026 Jamboree Queen Contest was announced as canceled by Montpelier American Legion Post 156.

8:00 PM (Montpelier) 80’S DANCE PARTY WITH RICK ELWELL | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Celebrate the Jamboree’s 80th year with an 80s-themed dance party. A $50 cash prize is offered for the best 80s costume.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

5:00 PM (Montpelier) JAMBOREE CARNIVAL RIDES | Downtown Montpelier

Friday carnival ride session runs from 5:00 PM until close during the 80th Annual Montpelier Jamboree.

6:00 PM (Montpelier) AUSTIN CITY BAND | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Free Friday evening concert by Austin City Band during the 80th Annual Montpelier Jamboree. Bring a lawn chair.

8:00 PM (Montpelier) AMERICAN LEGION DJ NIGHT | Montpelier American Legion Post 156 Banquet Hall

Friday-night DJ entertainment at Montpelier American Legion Post 156 during Jamboree weekend.

8:00 PM (Montpelier) OSIE’S HILL BAND | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Free Friday evening concert by Osie’s Hill Band during the 80th Annual Montpelier Jamboree. Bring a lawn chair.

8:00 PM–11:00 PM (Montpelier) ROJAC LIVE | High Street Bar & Grill

Outdoor patio performance during Jamboree weekend featuring rock, blues and country.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

7:00 AM–10:00 AM (Montpelier) MASONIC LODGE BREAKFAST | Corner of High & Grant St

All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage for $5, or $5 French toast bake with sausage or biscuits & gravy.

8:00 AM (Montpelier) MONTPELIER JAMBOREE 5K | 100 Warren Ave

Annual Jamboree 5K. Race-day registration begins at 7:30 AM; the run starts at 8:00 AM. Entry is $25.

9:00 AM–12:00 PM (Montpelier) CANCELED — MONTPELIER FARMERS MARKET | Gazebo Park, Jefferson & IN-18

The regular first-Saturday farmers market occurrence will not be held this weekend because of the Montpelier Jamboree.

10:00 AM (Montpelier) MONTPELIER JAMBOREE BABY CONTEST | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Registration begins at 9:00 AM and the contest starts at 10:00 AM. $5 entry fee, with age groups 0–12 months, 13–24 months and 25–36 months. Healthy Beginnings will distribute free diapers and wipes while supplies last.

10:00 AM–8:00 PM (Montpelier) PAYNE SHOW CATTLE BARN OPEN | Payne Show Cattle, 7320 W 1000 S-90

High-quality Simmental, SimSolution, Angus and ChiAngus open females plus bred heifers. First come, first served; after the weekend, viewing is by appointment only.

12:00 PM (Montpelier) JAMBOREE CARNIVAL RIDES | Downtown Montpelier

Saturday carnival rides run noon–4:00 PM, then reopen at 5:00 PM until close.

12:30 PM (Montpelier) MONTPELIER JAMBOREE PARADE | Downtown Montpelier

Annual Jamboree parade. Lineup begins at 10:30 AM; Grand Marshal is Mayor Brad Neff and The Neff Family.

Following the parade (Montpelier) FORT WAYNE SCOTTISH PIPES AND DRUMS | In front of the Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Fort Wayne Scottish Pipes and Drums perform immediately following the Jamboree parade.

Following the parade (Montpelier) AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY BAKED STEAK SANDWICH MEAL | Montpelier American Legion Post 156 Banquet Hall

The Auxiliary’s baked steak sandwich meal begins immediately following the Jamboree parade and continues until sold out. Meal includes a baked steak sandwich, chips, cookie and bottled water for $12. No phone-in orders.

1:00 PM–5:00 PM (Montpelier) CLOVERLEAF FARM PETTING ZOO | Beside the Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Petting zoo during Jamboree Saturday, located beside the Main Stage.

2:00 PM (Montpelier) LEGENDS PARK DEDICATION | Basketball courts behind Montpelier Civic Center, 339 S Main St

Official dedication of Legends Park honoring Joel Chapman Daly, Joni Phelps, Ed Kirschner and Jimmy Risk during Jamboree weekend.

2:00 PM (Montpelier) SHOWTIME DANCE ACADEMY | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Showtime Dance Academy performs Saturday afternoon during the Montpelier Jamboree.

3:00 PM (Montpelier) POST-PARADE BIKE & JAMBOREE CAR SHOW | High Street Bar & Grill

High Street Bar & Grill’s Jamboree bike and car show. Motorcycles must be registered with the Jamboree Car Show to enter.

3:00 PM (Montpelier) STREET FREAKS CAR SHOW | Downtown Montpelier / High Street

Jamboree car show with family-friendly vehicles, trophies and prizes. A glow cruise follows after dark.

4:00 PM (Montpelier) BACKSEAT DRIVER | Legends Park basketball court

Golf-cart driving competition during the Montpelier Jamboree. A golf cart will be provided; drivers must be 18 and have a valid driver’s license.

4:00 PM (Montpelier) BRAD EICKHOFF THE MAGICIAN | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Magic performance by Brad Eickhoff during Jamboree Saturday.

4:00 PM (Montpelier) MOUNTAIN DEWE BOYS + WHATCHA HAVIN FOOD TRUCK | Dash 90 Wines, 6750 W 900 S-90

Whatcha Havin Food Truck serves from 4:00–8:00 PM and the Mountain Dewe Boys perform live from 6:00–8:00 PM. Venue information: dash90wines.com

Immediately following Backseat Driver (Montpelier) HAY BALE THROW | Legends Park basketball court

Hay Bale Throw immediately following Backseat Driver, with separate age groups for ages 13–17 and 18-and-older.

6:00 PM (Montpelier) THE BULLDOGS | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Free Saturday-evening concert by The Bulldogs during the Montpelier Jamboree. Bring a lawn chair.

6:00 PM–10:30 PM (Montpelier) AMERICAN MUSCLE SHOWDOWN | Montpelier Speedway, 700 S Jefferson St

Labor Day racing event featuring the Ironman American Late Model Series, UMP Modifieds and Francis Engine Super Stocks. Public event window is 6:00–10:30 PM; pit gates open at 3:00 PM, grandstands at 4:00 PM, hot laps/qualifying at 6:00 PM and racing at 7:00 PM. Adults $25 general admission; children 12 and under free in general admission; pits $35; parking free.

8:00 PM (Montpelier) KARAOKE WITH NEFF SOUND | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Saturday-night karaoke with Neff Sound during the Montpelier Jamboree.

8:00 PM (Montpelier) RYLIE LYNN LIVE | High Street Bar & Grill

Outdoor patio performance by Rylie Lynn during Jamboree Saturday.

9:00 PM–12:00 AM (Montpelier) THE REMEDY BAND | Montpelier American Legion Post 156 Banquet Hall

The Remedy Band performs in the banquet hall during Jamboree Saturday night.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

10:00 AM (Montpelier) SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION GOLF OUTING | Bluewater Golf Course

Annual SAL golf outing. Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and tee-off is at 10:00 AM. $200 per team includes skins, lunch and drinks, with prizes and contests.

10:00 AM–8:00 PM (Montpelier) PAYNE SHOW CATTLE BARN OPEN | Payne Show Cattle, 7320 W 1000 S-90

Second day of the barn-open weekend. High-quality show calves and bred heifers are available; after Sunday, viewing is by appointment only.

10:30 AM (Montpelier) JAMBOREE COMMUNITY WORSHIP | Montpelier Civic Center, 339 S Main St

Community worship service presented by the Ministerial Association during the Montpelier Jamboree.

12:00 PM (Montpelier) JAMBOREE CAR STEREO COMPETITION / MECA 2X EVENT | 6650–800 S Franklin Ave

MECA 2X double-point car-audio competition with dueling demos, Sound Quality League, Sound Pressure League, Show & Shine, MECA Kids and Ride the Light. Lanes open at noon; $30 nonmembers, $25 members.

12:00 PM (Montpelier) WHAT WAS WHERE? HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR | Meet at High & Adams Streets

Free one-hour historical tour of downtown High Street led by Montpelier Historical Society’s Bryon Maddox. Walking and golf carts are welcome.

3:00 PM (Montpelier) JAMBOREE CARNIVAL RIDES — BUDDY NIGHT | Downtown Montpelier

Sunday carnival rides begin at 3:00 PM. Buddy Night is Sunday only: buy one armband and the second is half off; both people must be present when purchasing.

3:00 PM (Montpelier) KYLE SLIGER — MOTORCYCLE STUNT RIDER | Main & High Streets

Motorcycle stunt performance by Kyle Sliger during the Montpelier Jamboree.

8:00 PM (Montpelier) COLLIN RAYE | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

National country artist Collin Raye headlines the 80th Annual Montpelier Jamboree. Gates open at 6:00 PM; concert at 8:00 PM. $10 per person; bring lawn chairs.

8:00 PM (Montpelier) MONTPELIER JAMBOREE CORNHOLE BOARDS RAFFLE DRAWING | Montpelier Jamboree Main Stage

Cornhole-board raffle drawing immediately before the Sunday concert. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5; winner need not be present.

9:00 PM–12:00 AM (Montpelier) JAMBOREE AFTER PARTY WITH SHAM | High Street Bar & Grill

Outdoor patio after-party with Sham following the final night of the Montpelier Jamboree.