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 The
Oregon Jamboree In Sweet Home is the Northwest's Premier
Country Music and Camping Festival. Located in the foothills
of the scenic Cascade Mountains the festival takes place
at a seven acre park-like setting bordered by Sankey Park
and the historic Weddle Covered Bridge. The Jamboree offers
an intimate concert experience. In addition to featured headline
entertainment this family style event hosts RV and tent camping,
food booths, beer & wine gardens, and special displays.
The festival draws attendees from around the state and country,
and has hosted many international visitors as well. The Jamboree
was founded in 1992 and is produced by the nonprofit Sweet
Home Economic Development Group. Over 400 festival volunteers
contribute their efforts to ensure a safe and fun experience
for all.
 Over
the years the Jamboree has hosted many of the biggest names
in Country Music.
 JAMBOREE HISTORY
The Oregon Jamboree was founded in 1992 as an economic development
project for the Sweet Home Community. Jamboree founders,
Marge Geil and Leslie Ancke had a passion for community
service, and a love for Country Music. Their vision was
a three day Country Music, camping, and fundraising event.
Marge and Leslie pursued their dream with conviction. They
traveled to see Wynonna Judd concerts to see if she would
help them out. They finally met up with Wynonna at one
of her shows and were directed to the Judd's agent to discuss
the idea. Unlikely as it seemed at the time, a deal was
struck. Wynonna agreed to play at the '92 and '93 Jamborees.
The vision of The Oregon Jamboree in Sweet Home was born.
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