Bigfoot Jamboree Stomps Back Into Northern California This Labor Day Weekend

The legendary Bigfoot Jamboree returns to Happy Camp this weekend, celebrating its 58th year with three days of music, food, family activities, and of course, a touch of Sasquatch spirit. The festival runs Friday through Sunday at Happy Camp River Park and features events for all ages.

Festivities begin Friday evening with Indian Tacos, Bigfoot’s Cash Cube, and a lively dance featuring Papa Dom. On Saturday, families can enjoy Kids Day at the Park with inflatable slides, a rock wall, and bungee jumpers, followed by Bigfoot’s Prize Bingo, a Penny Scramble for the kids, and a performance by Rush Athletics. The evening highlights include the Bigfoot Queen Coronation and Raffle Drawing, a community BBQ, and a dance with The Roadsters.

Sunday starts with a pancake breakfast before the Bigfoot Sunday Parade, themed “The Greatest Show on Earth” and led by Grand Marshal Dorcas Harrison (in memoriam). The day continues with parade awards, more bingo, the 16th Annual Ducky Derby, and closes with Sunday Night Music in the Park featuring the Frankie Hernandez Band.

The Bigfoot Jamboree has long been a cornerstone of Happy Camp’s identity, blending small-town charm with festive tradition. Whether you’re there for the dances, the parade, or a chance to win cash prizes, this year’s event promises to be a highlight of Northern California’s holiday weekend.

Here is the full schedule of events:

Friday, August 29th

• 6 PM – Park Opens: Beer booth, concessions, vendor booths, duck sales, root beer floats & info booth
• 6 PM – Kick-Off Dinner: Indian Tacos (Amy & Family)
• 7 PM – Kick-Off Event: Bigfoot’s Cash Cube (Siskiyou Credit Union)
• 8 PM – Poker Booth (Happy Camp Volunteer Fire Department)
• 8 PM – Friday Night Dance ft. Papa Dom (Pacific Power)
• 12 AM – Park Closes

Saturday, August 30th

• 12 PM – Park Opens (same as above)
• 12–4 PM – Kids Day at the Park! Inflatables, water slide, obstacle course, bounce house ($5/2 hrs)
• 12–4 PM – 25’ Rock Wall & 2 Bungee Jumpers ($10 wristband or $2 single jump)
• 1–4 PM – Bigfoot’s Prize Bingo (cash prizes $10–$100, 18+)
• 4 PM – Penny Scramble (kids 10 & under)
• 5:30 PM – Rush Athletics Performance
• 6 PM – Bigfoot’s Royal Coronation & Raffle Drawing (Grand Prizes: $500 cash, $250 cash, Stihl chainsaw & more!)
• 6 PM – Community BBQ Dinner (Richie Hahn & Family)
• 7 PM – Poker Booth Resumes
• 8 PM – Saturday Night Dance ft. The Roadsters (Double “I” Sports & Spirits)
• 12 AM – Park Closes

Sunday, August 31st

• 7:30 AM – Bigfoot’s Pancake Breakfast (Fire Hall, 4th Ave – fundraiser)
• 10–10:30 AM – Parade Registration (in front of Post Office)
• 11 AM – Bigfoot’s Sunday Parade! Theme: “The Greatest Show on Earth.”
  • Grand Marshal: In Memory of Dorcas Harrison
  • Includes Bicycle Rally for kids
• 12 PM – Park Opens
• 1 PM – Parade Awards Presentation (Best Float, Best Individual, Best Bicycle Rider)
• 1:30–5 PM – Bigfoot’s Prize Bingo (10 games, $10–$100 cash prizes)
• 2 PM – 16th Annual Ducky Derby (cash prizes!)
• 6 PM – Sunday Night Dinner (TBD)
• 6–10 PM – Sunday Night Music in the Park ft. Frankie Hernandez Band
• 10 PM – Park Closes