61st annual Jamboree brought to you by the Columbia Heights Lions Club takes place Weds.-Sun. June 21-25. Most events at Huset Park or Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill Street, www.columbiaheightslions.com.
Wednesday, June 21
Tasty Pizza Medallion Hunt
Clues posted twice daily, 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. at Tasty Pizza and on Facebook. $1,000 prize!
Thursday, June 22
Lions Beer Garden 5 p.m. – close
Carnival 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
NEW: Jamboree Carnival $2 admission per person over age 12, kids FREE.
No bikes, scooters, skate boards, or dogs inside the carnival.
FREE Kids Fishing Clinic 6 – 8 p.m. @ Huset Park West near the splash pad (must pre-register, 50 max) See below.
Friday, June 23
Jamboree Parade 6 – 8 p.m.,
The Parade begins at 45th & Central Ave., and proceeds south to 40th Ave. on Central, ending at 5th St.
Lions Beer Garden 5 p.m. – close
Carnival 1 p.m.-11 p.m. $2 admission over age 12, kids FREE
Joe Macko & his accordion 8 p.m. @ the Lions Beer Garden
Saturday, June 24
• Athletic Boosters Heights Hustle 5K Run/Walk 7:30 a.m. check in, 8:30 a.m. race @ CHHS Track Register at www.chathleticboosters.com – online preferred
• Art Fest craft fair 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Murzyn Hall inside
• Jams and More: A Tasting Event 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Murzyn Hall
• Kids Art Class FREE! 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Murzyn Hall. Must pre-register, 50 max. See below for details.
• Cornhole (bean bag toss) Tournament 11 a.m. @ Beer Garden
• Local Band Skipdilly 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. @ Heights Idol Stage (if inclement weather, inside Murzyn Hall)
• Heights Idol @ 6:30 p.m. outside of Murzyn Hall if rain inside hall.
• Adult Softball Tournament all day & the Home-Run Derby 7 p.m. @ Huset Park
• Lions Beer Garden 10 a.m. – close
• Karaoke at the Beer Garden
• Carnival 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; $2 admission over age 12, kids FREE
• FIREWORKS at dusk at Huset Park (if rain, Sunday at dusk)
Sunday, June 25
• Adult Softball Tournament
• CH Lions & Royalty program Waffle breakfast 8 a.m. – Noon @ Murzyn Hall. By Dad’s Belgian Waffles, $8, $5 for kids 6-12, kids under 5 eat free
• CH Royalty Coronation 1 p.m. @ CH High School
• Carnival 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; $2 admission over age 12, kids FREE
• Lions Beer Garden 12 noon – 6 p.m.
Kids Fishing Clinic and Kids Art Class: Thanks to early interest, the fishing clinic with Todd Murawski and experienced anglers from Anoka County (Session #5097-17) and the Kids Art Class with Arian Kokes of Created to Grow — Mosaic Stumps and a make-and-take project Painted Terra Cotta Gnomes Huts/Bird Feeders (Session #5098-17) may be full. Inquire and register at www.chreconline.org.
The Lions Club will fence the carnival area and charge a $2 admission for adults, to defray costs. The carnival will be closing at 11 p.m., 6 p.m. on Sunday. One of the Lions described the measures as meant to keep the carnival accessible and safe for families, “old school, like when we were growing up.” They’ve also added the waffle breakfast and a cornhole (bean bag toss) tournament.
Enjoy!