“It’s one of the best-kept secrets in Northwestern Ontario and the word is out. If you want to experience the excitement of first class live musical entertainment close to home, you don’t want to miss the 9th Annual Geraldton Music Jamboree. This three-night event is set for the long weekend of August 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2003 at MacLeod Provincial Park in Geraldton and you’ll want to pack your dancing shoes. Proud sponsors of this year’s Geraldton Music Jamboree are MOLSON CANADA and MAGIC 99.9 RADIO STATION in Thunder Bay. In 1994, a small group of Park campers proposed the idea of a fund-raising musical event to be held in MacLeod Provincial Park after the Town of Geraldton received notice that the Park was to be closed. This group would later organize an event to help preserve this beautiful natural resource and a way of life valued by so many residents. Any profits from the event would go towards the park’s operations revenue to offset its operating costs. In 1995, the first Jamboree was born. The Geraldton Music Jamboree Committee organizes this event. They are a group of volunteers who are dedicated to maintaining this event and MacLeod Provincial Park. Committee Members donate countless hours meeting throughout the year and working to produce a successful Jamboree. The scale of the Jamboree event requires a huge undertaking in terms of volunteer commitment. Approximately 100 additional volunteers enjoy their responsibilities and come back year after year to help out during the event.

More and more visitors from inside and outside the district are planning their vacations around this event. With up to 5000 people in attendance last year, The Geraldton Music Jamboree is establishing itself on the entertainment map and becoming a tourism booster for the Region. In a stunning open-air setting right on the beautiful shoreline of Kenogamisis Lake, the scene is tailor-made for an outdoor concert. Finishing touches include a new band shell and stage. There are a number of food and beverage concession stands, so people can stay and enjoy the entire evening without ever having to leave the site. Rain or Shine, the show goes on. Don’t worry weather shelters are at the ready! When the sun is setting and the stage lights come up, you know you’re in for a great time.

Each year the Jamboree sees an increasingly impressive line-up of musical acts. Since it was launched, the Jamboree’s audience has been entertained by headliners such as April Wine, the Watchmen, Honeymoon Suite, Allanah Myles, Jason McCoy, the Stampeders. In 2001, a crowd of enthusiastic fans was rocked by the sounds of Harlequin, See Spot Run, the Mahones, the Crash Test Dummies and headliner Kim Mitchell. Other enjoyable musical groups from the region like HWY 584, Rewind and many others have also entertained the crowds. At the Jamboree, there is something for almost every musical taste. With groups like Chilliwack, Glass Tiger and Prism in this year's line-up, 2003 is shaping up to be a Rockin weekend with acts like the Sensational Hot Rod, Tuuli, Doc Walker, Colin James, Trooper, Nazareth and more! It’s 3 full nights of quality entertainment - something many of us in the region don’t get a chance to experience very often. Residents throughout the Thunder Bay region and Greenstone are already making their plans and you are invited to come out and join the fun. The Jamboree is the best value for your entertainment dollar anywhere. Weekend tickets passes are $60 (advanced) and $70 (at the gate). Child’s weekend passes $30.00 (advanced) and $35.00 (at the gate). Adult Day prices - $25 on Friday and $30 Saturday & Sunday. All child day passes are $15. Tickets will be on sale soon so start making your plans now!

For more information, contact the Recreation Center (Municipality of Greenstone) at (807) 854-1102. or Macleod Provincial Pack at (807) 854-0370. To order your tickets on visa, call (807) 854-0370.

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