The schedule posted below is our traditional Musky Jamboree weekend and some aspects of it may be changed to comply with recommended COVID-19 safety guidelines. We care about your safety.
General COVID-19 Safety Protocols:
- Social distancing is highly recommended.
- The layout of the arts and crafts show, along with the car show will be spaced out to allow attendees more room while shopping and viewing.
- Face masks are highly recommended and will be worn by volunteers.
- Additional hand sanitizing stations will be placed throughout the event.
- Attendees, vendors, registered event participants and volunteers should not attend if feeling sick in any way or have been around. anyone sick or tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
- Other precautions are being taken to ensure a safe environment for our attendees and community.
- Please contact us for additional details if you have questions or concerns.
We will update this site as decisions are made in the coming months.
Musky Jamboree weekend will be a 3-day event – Friday, August 6 thru Sunday, August 8.
8:30am-12:00pm: DNR Learn to Fish Musky Workshop (DNR is still reviewing guidelines, workshop TBD)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.
7pm to 10:30pm: Street Party with live music by Hip Pocket. This year’s location is outside of the Community Center which will allow attendees to spread out more. Lawn chairs are recommended. Beverages will served by American Legion Post 451.
8am: Musky Fun Run.(Committee is still reviewing guidelines, Fun Run TBD) The day will begin at the Boulder Junction Baseball Park with the Musky Fun Run 5k and 10k race along with Kid’s 1k and 100 yard dash. Check-in is from at 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. Historical presentation and more (topic and presenter to be announced). Proceeds benefit Boulder Junction Area Historical Society. Donations appreciated. Historical Museum and Depot tours available.
3pm-6pm: Best Fish Fry Cook-Off (Committee is still reviewing guidelines, Fish Fry event TBD) at various downtown locations. Taste & vote for your favorite fish fry. No charge. Live music (TBD) & beverages served by the Boulder Junction Lion’s Club. Vote for the best Fish Fry! Fish Fry and voting from 3pm-5pm, People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice awards at 5:30pm, music and beverages until 6pm.
7pm-10pm: Live Music at Aqualand Alehouse. Live music line-up to be announced.
8am-5pm: Main Street/Hwy M South of Town CLOSED to all vehicles, including bikes, motorcycles & skateboards. Shuttle busses will not be running this year, however, wagon rides will be available at designated drop of and pick-up locations. Golf carts will be available.
9am-3pm: 29th 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. 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 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.
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 rides and games will include: Bungee Jump, Shoot & Shower Basketball Game, Goldfish Toss and Train Rides.
10am-2pm: Kid’s Casting Contest (Committee is still reviewing guidelines, Casting Contest TBD). 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, watch the numerous colorful planes of all varieties take off and land at the airport on Boulder Lake.
10am-2pm: Entertainment and Presentations on the east end of Main Street. Detailed schedule to be announced.
2:15pm: Kid’s Casting Contest Awards (Committee is still reviewing guidelines, Casting Contest TBD) 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.