
The Iowa 80 Truckstop is announced a slate of musical performances for its 37th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree with a variety of country music singers.
The Iowa 80 Truckstop is announced a slate of musical performances for its 37th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree with a variety of country music artists.

Country music artist Clare Dunn. Photo courtesy of Iowa 80 Truckstop

The Iowa 80 Truckstop is announced a slate of musical performances for its 37th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree with a variety of country music singers.
The 2016 Jamboree takes place from July 14-16 at Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa. This year’s Jamboree musical guests include, Dani Lynn Howe & Band, Clare Dunn, Sammy Kershaw and the local band North of 40.
In addition to the concerts, the Walcott Truckers Jamboree will also feature events like the Super Truck Beauty Contest, Antique Truck Display and Iowa pork chop cookout. There will be over 175 exhibits, carnival games, two fireworks displays and other family-centered happenings.
There will also be a Trucker Olympics, a 100th birthday party of Iowa 80 Trucking Museum’s 1916 Mack AC.
Admission and parking are free and shuttles will be provided from the parking area to the event grounds. The Iowa 80 Truckstop is located off of Interstate 80, Exit 284 in Walcott, Iowa. For more information, click here.

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