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Boulder Junction’s Musky Jamboree
Celebrating the 65th year of Musky Jamboree, August 12-14, 2022.

 

 

Musky Jamboree weekend is a fun 3-day event in Northern Wisconsin with different activities happening each day. Below is the events for 2022.

8:30am-12:00pm: DNR Learn to Fish Musky Workshop at the Community Center. Public is welcome to attend the morning workshop, FREE OF CHARGE. Individuals who have registered in advance and are selected to fish with a mentor will be provided a lunch and spend the afternoon on the water. Little or no musky fishing experience preferred for afternoon fishing. Maximum 12-15 participants will be accepted for afternoon fishing. Contact: Brad Dahlquist at (715) 623-4190 ext. 3132 to register.

6pm: Brat Fry at McGann’s Pub & Wine Bar across the street from the Street Party.

7pm to 10:30pm: Street Party with live music by Hip Pocket. The block on the east end of Main Street between Coontail and Sauter Builders/the Post Office will be blocked off for the event. Lawn chairs are recommended. Beverages will served by American Legion Post 451.

8am: 5K & 10K Musky Fun Run. The day will begin at the Boulder Junction Baseball Park with the 5K & 10K Musky Fun Run as well as a 1K & 100-yard dash kids race.  DNR restrictions have been lifted, walk in registration now allowed day of race. Check-in and walk in registration from 7am-7:45am and the race begins at 8am.

11am-3pm: Boulder Junction Historical Society History Day at the Community Center. Free admission from 11am-2:30pm. Food, bake sale, raffles, coloring contest. Historical presentation TBD. Tours of the museum depot available throughout the day.  Kids of all ages welcome. Proceeds benefit Boulder Junction Area Historical Society. Donations appreciated.

7pm-9pm: Live Music by The Old Pine Road Band outdoors in the Aqualand Beer Garden. Due to limited seating, it is encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

8am-5pm: Main Street/Hwy M South of Town CLOSED to all vehicles, including bikes, motorcycles & skateboards. Shuttle buses will be running this year at designated drop of and pick-up locations. Golf cart shuttle service will also be available within the barricaded area.

Find the map/schedule here: Musky Day Map/Schedule 2022

9am-3pm: 30th Annual Musky Jamboree Car Show, at Highway M North and Main Street. This show is an opportune chance for new and experienced competitors to shine. Voting will take place between 10am and 2pm. Car Show awards will be announced at 2:30pm.

9am-4pm: Arts & Crafts Show. Over 100 artists fill Main Street and Hwy M South at our Musky Jamboree Arts & Crafts Show including fine art, jewelry, wooden items, and many other handcrafted items.

Additionally, the Lions Club Flea Market will be held on the Community Center grounds. Local service groups and area restaurants will line the streets with food and beverage concessions.

Be sure to bring the kiddos over to the Kid’s Zone on Highway M South by the Boulder Bear Motor Lodge. Kid’s Zone will include: water ball, a giant water slide, and a small water slide (for younger children).

10am-2pm: Kid’s Casting Contest. In The Musky Capital of the World®, fishing takes center stage with a Kids Casting Contest from 10am-2:00pm. All children ages 5 to 14 are encouraged to show off their casting skills and compete for prizes at the West end of Main Street near the Car Show.  Prizes awarded at 2:15pm.

Be sure to stop by the “Meet the Guides” Booth located next to the Kids Casting Contest area for tips on fishing and to meet some of the local guides.

10am-2pm: Musky Day Fly-In. Held at the Payzer Memorial Field located 2 miles north of Main Street on Airport Road. Stop by to watch a numerous colorful planes of all varieties take off and land at the airport near Boulder Lake.

10am-11am: Live Music by Olivia England on the east end of Main Street.

11am: DJ at the Boulder Beer Bar.

11am-1pm: Live Music by Bob Palmer on the east end of Main Street.

1pm-3pm: Live Music by Steve Matier & the O’Bro’s at McGann’s Pub & Wine Bar.

2:15pm: Kid’s Casting Contest Awards announced by Car Show at Highway M North and Main Street.

2:30pm: Musky Day Car Show Awards

The Musky Jamboree will end at approximately 4pm on Sunday. 

Musky Fun Run – Saturday, August 13, 2022 – Beginning at  8:00am

2021 Race Results

Divisions and Awards:

  • 5K Run/Walk: Individuals: Medals will be awarded to the top three males and top three females in each of the following age categories: 12 & under, 13-16, 17-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Award plaques will be presented to the top male and top female overall.
  • 10K Run/Walk: Individuals: Medals will be awarded to the top three males and top three females in each of the following age categories: 12 & under, 13-16, 17-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Award plaques will be presented to the top male and top female overall.
  • Kid’s Races (10 and under): 1K and 100-yard dash. Medals will be awarded to the top 2 finishers in the 1K and 100-yard dash plus a participation prize to each entrant.

Registration Fee: Registration is now open! 

You can register online or print an application here: Musky Fun Run Registration 2022.

5K & 10K Rate: $30
1K & 100yd dash Kids Races: Free (no t-shirt)

Check-in and walk in registration from 7am-7:45am and the race begins at 8am.

Printed forms may be dropped off at Chamber Office thru Friday, August 12 at 12noon or walk-in registration is between 7am-7:45am on race day.

Registration Includes:

  • Cotton Unisex T-shirt (5K & 10K only)
  • Refreshments
  • Chip timed Bib (5K & 10K only)
  • Awards Ceremony

Check-in  & Walk in Registration Time: 7am-7:45am at the Boulder Junction Sports & Rec Park/Earl Sturm Ballfield, 5352 Park St. Saturday, August 13, 2022.

NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING RACE CANCELLATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Parking: at the Ballpark and the Flats (Marsh Road directly across from the Chamber Office)

5K & 10K Race Begins:  8am Saturday, August 12, 2022 at the Boulder Junction Sports & Rec Park.

1K & 100yd dash Kid’s Races Begins: Immediately following the last 10K racer. Approximately 9am.

Awards: Immediately following the race.

*Strollers & leashed pets are permitted

5K  & 10K Course Map

Musky Jamboree Arts & Crafts Show – Sunday, August 14, 2022 – 9am-4pm

2022 marks the 65th Annual Musky Jamboree in Boulder Junction, WI.  The Arts and Crafts Fair has and will be the biggest draw of the Musky Jamboree.  We look forward to hosting a spectacular array of original arts and crafts at this year’s event.

Over 100 artists fill Main Street and Hwy M South at our Musky Jamboree Arts & Crafts Show including furniture , fine art, jewelry and many other handcrafted items. Additionally, the Lions Club Flea Market will be held on the Community Center grounds. Local service groups and area restaurants will line the streets with food and beverage concessions.

Arts & Crafts Vendors: 2022 Registration is open online or by downloading the application here.

Current Arts & Crafts Show Protocols

  • Booths will be in clusters of 4 with 15’ walkways on Main Street and 20’ walkways on Hwy M.
  • Vendors are required to have sides (if directly next to another vendor) and backs on their tents, so, they are separated from other booths. All booths will be corner booths and open on two sides.
  • Any food products must be prepackaged.

Musky Jamboree Car Show – Sunday, August 14, 2022

2022 Musky Jamboree Car Show registration is open. Download the application here. 

Location: Highway M North and Main Street (Veteran’s Memorial Triangle by the Boulder Beer Bar)

Parking Begins:  8am

Show Times:  9am to 3pm

Trophy Presentation:  2:30pm

1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners in all classes.
Overall People’s Choice Best of Show Award – Voted on by the public
Kid’s Choice Award – Voted on by the public
Best of Show Award -Voted on by entrants

All award trophies are sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts.

Entry Fee: $15.00 per vehicle. Mailed registrations must be post marked by Wednesday, August 3rd. No day of registration will be permitted.
Capacity limited to 130 vehicles. No refunds.
ALL entries include dash plaque, goodie bag & entry into door prize drawing.
One class per vehicle registration form.

Current Car Show Protocols

  • Cars will be parked with extra spacing to allow attendees to sit by their cars and still social distance if they choose.
  • Preregistration only this year. Entries limited to 130 vehicles.
  • Registrants will be a mailed window tag to show they are registered.
  • Volunteers parking cars will present registrants with the voting ballot, pencil and goodie bag upon entering show. 

Musky Jamboree weekend is a fun 3-day event in Northern Wisconsin with different activities happening each day. Below is the events for 2022.

8:30am-12:00pm: DNR Learn to Fish Musky Workshop at the Community Center. Public is welcome to attend the morning workshop, FREE OF CHARGE. Individuals who have registered in advance and are selected to fish with a mentor will be provided a lunch and spend the afternoon on the water. Little or no musky fishing experience preferred for afternoon fishing. Maximum 12-15 participants will be accepted for afternoon fishing. Contact: Brad Dahlquist at (715) 623-4190 ext. 3132 to register.

6pm: Brat Fry at McGann’s Pub & Wine Bar across the street from the Street Party.

7pm to 10:30pm: Street Party with live music by Hip Pocket. The block on the east end of Main Street between Coontail and Sauter Builders/the Post Office will be blocked off for the event. Lawn chairs are recommended. Beverages will served by American Legion Post 451.

8am: 5K & 10K Musky Fun Run. The day will begin at the Boulder Junction Baseball Park with the 5K & 10K Musky Fun Run as well as a 1K & 100-yard dash kids race.  DNR restrictions have been lifted, walk in registration now allowed day of race. Check-in and walk in registration from 7am-7:45am and the race begins at 8am.

11am-3pm: Boulder Junction Historical Society History Day at the Community Center. Free admission from 11am-2:30pm. Food, bake sale, raffles, coloring contest. Historical presentation TBD. Tours of the museum depot available throughout the day.  Kids of all ages welcome. Proceeds benefit Boulder Junction Area Historical Society. Donations appreciated.

7pm-9pm: Live Music by The Old Pine Road Band outdoors in the Aqualand Beer Garden. Due to limited seating, it is encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

8am-5pm: Main Street/Hwy M South of Town CLOSED to all vehicles, including bikes, motorcycles & skateboards. Shuttle buses will be running this year at designated drop of and pick-up locations. Golf cart shuttle service will also be available within the barricaded area.

Find the map/schedule here: Musky Day Map/Schedule 2022

9am-3pm: 30th Annual Musky Jamboree Car Show, at Highway M North and Main Street. This show is an opportune chance for new and experienced competitors to shine. Voting will take place between 10am and 2pm. Car Show awards will be announced at 2:30pm.

9am-4pm: Arts & Crafts Show. Over 100 artists fill Main Street and Hwy M South at our Musky Jamboree Arts & Crafts Show including fine art, jewelry, wooden items, and many other handcrafted items.

Additionally, the Lions Club Flea Market will be held on the Community Center grounds. Local service groups and area restaurants will line the streets with food and beverage concessions.

Be sure to bring the kiddos over to the Kid’s Zone on Highway M South by the Boulder Bear Motor Lodge. Kid’s Zone will include: water ball, a giant water slide, and a small water slide (for younger children).

10am-2pm: Kid’s Casting Contest. In The Musky Capital of the World®, fishing takes center stage with a Kids Casting Contest from 10am-2:00pm. All children ages 5 to 14 are encouraged to show off their casting skills and compete for prizes at the West end of Main Street near the Car Show.  Prizes awarded at 2:15pm.

Be sure to stop by the “Meet the Guides” Booth located next to the Kids Casting Contest area for tips on fishing and to meet some of the local guides.

10am-2pm: Musky Day Fly-In. Held at the Payzer Memorial Field located 2 miles north of Main Street on Airport Road. Stop by to watch a numerous colorful planes of all varieties take off and land at the airport near Boulder Lake.

10am-11am: Live Music by Olivia England on the east end of Main Street.

11am: DJ at the Boulder Beer Bar.

11am-1pm: Live Music by Bob Palmer on the east end of Main Street.

1pm-3pm: Live Music by Steve Matier & the O’Bro’s at McGann’s Pub & Wine Bar.

2:15pm: Kid’s Casting Contest Awards announced by Car Show at Highway M North and Main Street.

2:30pm: Musky Day Car Show Awards

The Musky Jamboree will end at approximately 4pm on Sunday.