Get ready to kick off Bayou Jamb 2024 with a jamb-packed week of fan excitement‼️From Media Day that takes place on Monday, August 26th to Character Counts School Tours that Tuesday and the Taste of the Tailgate Cook-off on Thursday, August 29th, FanJambWeek2024 is bringing the community together for a week-long celebration.
Also, don’t miss out on the ultimate fan experience at Bayou Jamb Fan Jamb Live on Friday, August 30th, complete with live music, pep rallies, and a kid zone. The fun filled week will end with the highly-anticipated Bayou Jamb football games starting Friday evening and on Saturday.
2024 BAYOU JAMB GAME SCHEDULE
Friday, August 30th
4:00 pm Cedar Creek (Visitor) vs. OCS (Home)
6:00 pm Richwood (Visitor) vs. Oak Grove (Home)
8:00 pm Natchitoches Central (Visitor) vs. Ouachita (Home)
Saturday, August 31st
10:00 am St. Frederick (Visitor) vs. Darbonne Woods (Home)
12:00 pm Jonesboro Hodge (Visitor) vs. Red River (Home)
4:00 pm Jena (Visitor) vs. Many (Home)
6:00 pm Neville (Visitor) vs. Ruston (Home)
8:00 pm Evangel (Visitor) vs. Monroe (Home)
TICKET SALES: Tickets are just $12 in advance, available now at all participating high
schools, or $15 at the gate or online at bayoujamb.com. Children 5 years and under get in free. With gates opening at 3 PM on Friday, August 30th, and 9 AM on Saturday, August 31st, you will not want to miss a minute of the excitement. Plus, 100% of the ticket proceeds go directly to the schools, so come out and support your team!
SPECIAL HALFTIME EVENT: This year, halftime will feature special guest performances, a 100-yard dash for kids, and a fun fan experience, making it an event the whole family will love.
FAN JAMB WEEK – Monroe, LA – Bayou Jamb is Back Home in Malone August 30-31, 2024, fans will enjoy signature events such as Champion Square Tailgate, Fan Jamb Live, Media Day, Character Counts School Tour, Salute to Service and the Taste of the Tailgate Cook-Off. A week’s worth of Bayou Jamb events packed throughout the community of Monroe to give everyone a taste of the Bayou Jamb experience leading up to the big games August 30-31st in Malone Stadium. For extended details, a calendar of events, and to purchase tickets, visit our website bayoujamb.com or download our app on Apple Store or Google Play.
BAYOU JAMB MEDIA DAY – Monroe, LA – Bayou Jamb 2024 Media Day will be Monday, August 26th, at the Monroe Civic Center beginning at 10 am. Coaches from the sixteen participating teams will address the media, and each school will bring two of its top players. Thanks to Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union sponsor of Bayou Jamb Media Day 2024.
CHARACTER COUNTS SCHOOL TOUR – Monroe, LA – Players from participating Bayou Jamb schools will visit elementary schools on Tuesday, August 27th, connecting with students about the importance of maintaining healthy relationships in sports, in the classroom, and in their everyday lives. Each student will receive a free ticket to the Bayou Jamb.
SALUTE TO SERVICE – Monroe, LA on Wednesday, August 28th – Salute to Service is a celebration to Honor, Empower, and Connect our nation’s service members, veterans, and high school ROTC members through sports. In honor of their service, Bayou Jamb will host a tribute to our service men and women and participating school’s ROTC students on Wednesday, August 28th, at 10:00 AM on the lawn of the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home. Please join us for this free event made possible by Allied Roofing.
CHAMPIONS SQUARE – Malone Stadium – Friday, Aug. 30-Saturday Aug.31st. In addition to the great football action, our Tommy’s Car Wash Express Champion Square opens at 3:00 PM on Friday and 9 AM Saturday with vendors, games, music, pep rallies, tailgating and an activity filled Spartan Adventure Park Kid Zone. Stop by your local Brookshire’s Grocery for all your tailgate needs. Reserve your spot today before they are all gone! (No food vendors allowed).
FAN JAMB PREGAME LIVE! – Monroe, LA – Friday, Aug. 30th – Saturday, Aug. 31st the excitement of the football season kicks off with a weekend of spirit group and band performances that will have everyone buzzing as ULM Campus transforms into Bayou Jamb Campus. Spirit groups will take the stage to highlight the passion for their team before every game! A full schedule of all pep rallies is listed in the Bayou Jamb app. Powered by Manpower.
TASTE OF THE TAILGATE COOK-OFF – Monroe, LA – A perfect lunch to kick off football season! Bayou Jamb is hosting a tailgate cook-off at the Monroe Civic Center Thursday, August 29th from 11-1 pm. Local restaurants and chefs will battle it out for the Championship Title. Do not miss cheering for your favorite team while showing support for your favorite school as part of ticket proceeds go back to participating Bayou Jamb schools. General Admission is $10 to sample all restaurants. Purchase tickets at bayoujamb.com sponsored by Johnny’s Pizza.
JAMBIN IN THE SKYBOX – Malone Stadium, Monroe, LA – Watch all the football games in style. Indoor seating and air-conditioned area complete with football on tv, snacks, and drinks to kick-off the football season! Great atmosphere, and an experience you will not forget. Seats are limited. Purchase tickets now bayoujamb.com.
LIFETIME ACHIVMENT AWARD – Monroe, LA – The 2024 Bayou Jamb Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees are Coach James “Corky” Robinson, former Head Coach of Delhi High School and Coach Doug Pederson, former Head Coach of Calvary Baptist. Coach Pederson and his team participated in the Bayou Jamb in 2008. Special thanks to Senator Stewart Cathy for his support of this award.
IGNITE THE SEASON – Monroe, LA – As the thrilling games end on Saturday, August 31st, at approximately 9:30 PM, fans are invited to stay in their seats and enjoy the Ignite the Season Firework Show. The display will light up the night sky, offering a perfect ending to an action-packed weekend and symbolizing the start of the season. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! Sponsored by VCOM of Louisiana
