The Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa, hosted upwards of 46,500 visitors from nearly 30 different states and two Canadian provinces during the 44th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree last weekend.
During the three-day event held July 13-15, attendees enjoyed more than 150 exhibits, the Super Truck Beauty Contest with 108 registered contestants, an antique truck display with more than 100 vehicles, the Iowa pork chop cookout, Trucker Olympics, a pet contest and live music. Concerts were courtesy of Mobil Delvac, Freightliner Run Smart Trucks and CAT Scale. Both Thursday and Friday nights included fireworks displays, a truck light show and more.
“The Walcott Truckers Jamboree celebrates professional drivers and the important work they do for America," said Heather DeBaillie, vice president of marketing for Iowa 80 Group. “The trucking community is amazing. From truckers to our vendor and sponsor partners to our staff who help execute this event; we want to say ‘thank you’ for making the Walcott Truckers Jamboree possible for everyone to enjoy.”
The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum also celebrated the 100th birthday of its 1923 Mack AB.
Iowa 80 also announced the the 45th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree will be held July 11-13, 2024, marking the 60th Anniversary of the Iowa 80 Truckstop itself.
1st: Dennis Sikorski, Bancroft, Wisconsin -- 1995 Peterbilt 362 Cabover, “Old School and Flat Broke”
3rd: David Brewster, Maquoketa, Iowa -- 1989 Kenworth K100, “Family Tradition”
