The Havelock Country Jamboree was a four-day country music camping festival held in the village of Havelock, Ontario (located 170 km (110 mi) northeast of Toronto). Called Canada's Largest Country Music and Camping Festival, the festival has a Thursday through Sunday schedule on the third weekend in August every year. For the 2019 version of the event, the Jamboree built twin stages, with each stage measuring 60 ft (18 m) wide by 40 ft (12 m) deep. The festival had been on-hold due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 and 2021. It was announced on the Jamboree website in June 2023 that the Havelock Jamboree was closing permanently.

History

The Havelock Country Jamboree began in 1990 as a three-day event held on a few acres of farm fields with a semi-truck trailer as the stage. It had since grown to a four-day event with over 500 acres (2.0 km²) of camping area and twin stages. New Twin Stages were built in 2013. The event continued to grow and draw fans from all over North America.

Havelock Country Jamboree features over 25 entertainers performing on twin stages over a 4-day period.

The Havelock Jamboree seeks to create a friendly, community atmosphere where music fans can enjoy their favourite performers. The Havelock Country Jamboree features a mix of veteran and young up-and-coming artists from both Canada and the United States. Many of the musicians have appeared in Havelock at past Jamborees. Others, however, are making their first appearance at the now venerable music festival. The twin stages have held over 4000 musicians as the popular festival has grown over the years. The Jamoree has worked hard to create a festive and supportive atmosphere for everyone.

2019 Lineup

Brett Kissel, James Barker Band, The Washboard Union, The Good Brothers, Dead Flowers, Kansas Stone, Doc Yates.

Past performers

See also

• List of country music festivals
• Music in Canada

External links

• Havelock Jamboree