2023 Walcott Trucker’s Jamboree (Fun, Family and Friends)

A place where people want to stop. On the eastern edge of Iowa, not far from the Mississippi River, adjacent to the small town of Walcott, you’ll find a place like no other in the world. The Iowa 80 Truckstop, now the World’s Largest Truckstop, established its home here in 1964 and is now in itself a home away from home to countless drivers and a destination for travelers as well. Some say Iowa 80 Truckstop is like a small city, others have likened it to a Trucker’s Disneyland, all can agree it is a place not to be missed.

The World’s Largest Truckstop celebrate America’s truckers with drivers, and their families during the 44th Walcott Truckers Jamboree.  Visitors come from different states and two Canadian Provinces to display their trucks; drivers from Arizona, California, Texas, and Canada traveled the farthest.

The Walcott Truckers Jamboree has been celebrating truckers, “rain or shine”, since 1979.  This year was no different with thankfully plenty more shine than rain. “The Walcott Truckers Jamboree celebrates professional drivers and the important work they do”, says Heather DeBaillie, “We thoroughly enjoy hosting this event each year and love seeing everyone come together, make new friends and join in the fun.  The trucking community is amazing. From truckers to our vendors and sponsor partners to our staff who help execute this event; we are grateful for everyone who makes this big parking lot party possible.”

During the three days, guests enjoyed over 150 exhibits; a Super Truck Beauty Contest with 92 registered contestants; a fantastic antique truck display with over 100 vehicles; delicious Iowa pork chop cookout; Trucker Olympics; a Pet Contest and free, live concerts.  Concerts were courtesy of Mobil Delvac, Freightliner Trucks and CAT Scale.  Both Thursday night and Friday night included fireworks displays, a truck light show and plenty of fun for the whole family!

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum also celebrated the 100th birthday of its 1923 Mack AB. The celebration included birthday cake, refreshments and balloons.