BERLIN, NH — It’s all about the mud at the Journey to Jericho ATV Jamboree, August 5 & 6 at Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin, NH. After a two-year hiatus, the popular OHRV event is back for a weekend of fun for all ages. Weekend and single-day tickets are now available for purchase online.
This is largest OHRV event on the East Coast, featuring mud races, demo rides, aftermarket vendors, helicopter rides, live music, food & drink, a Kid’s Zone, trail riding, a poker run, torchlit ATV parade, and new this year, a Monster Truck show!
“We are thrilled to welcome ATV enthusiasts to Jericho Mountain State Park for the Journey to Jericho ATV Jamboree,” explains Paula Kinney, Executive Director for Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce. “This is our largest event, drawing visitors from across the East Coast to experience a weekend of unforgettable riding, entertainment, competitions, monster trucks, and lots of mud in the famous mud pit! This event draws new visitors to our region and provides a huge economic boost for local businesses. We look forward to showcasing Androscoggin Valley in the height of the summer season.”
A Weekend of Muddy Memories
Bring your ATV and ride along one of the nation’s largest ATV trail systems; Jericho Mountain State Park boasts more than 80 miles of the 1,000 miles of interconnected trails in Androscoggin Valley and the surrounding region.
Test your skills during the mudpit races & grunge runs, sponsored by Progressive, and an ATV Poker Run. A Kid’s Zone, sponsored by Jericho Gateway Family Campground, will have entertainment for the youngers and food vendors will be on-site throughout the weekend. Polaris RZR and CF Moto will be providing free demos on the latest OHRVs. Attendees can also experience the Jamboree from above on a helicopter ride by CR Helicopters, for an additional fee.
New This Year! Monster Truck Shows
Monster Trucks will be taking center stage for the first time during this year’s Jamboree. See three of the nation’s top monster trucks, Culture Shock, Rap Attack, and Temporarily Insane, fly high as they compete to earn points toward the national championship. Featured competitions include the Best Trick Contest, Side-By-Side Racing, and Freestyle Showdown.
A Pre-Show Track Party will take place each day before the competitions, giving attendees an opportunity to see these 10,000-pound trucks up close, take photos, and get autographs from the drivers. Fanatics can even take a monster truck ride in Palmetto Patrol for an additional fee. Monster Truck Shows are sponsored by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works & General Dynamics Electric Boat. Monster Truck Rides are sponsored by Milton Rents.
Friday Night Entertainment
There’s plenty of entertainment to liven up the weekend beginning with the Friday Night Block Party presented by Badger, Peabody, & Smith Realty. Live Music by “The Conniption Fits,” a pop-rock band, will round out an evening filled with food vendors, a beer tent, and family-friendly fun. The ATV Torchlit Parade, sponsored by Berlin City Auto Group will close out the block party.
Main Street will be closed to regular traffic, allowing ATVers to ride into the block party. All ATVs must be off the roads and trails by 10 p.m. on Friday, August 5.
Saturday Night Entertainment
After spending time at Jericho Mountain State Park on Saturday, attendees can head to Service Credit Union Heritage Park for the Saturday Concert in the Park presented by Northway Bank. Local talent Tim Dion will get the party started before the featured band, “Beautiful Wreck,” a Rhode Island-based female-led rock band, takes the stage. Food vendors, a beer tent, and lawn games will also be at the park. The concert is free of charge with a Jamboree wristband and $10 per person without a wristband.
Ticket Prices
Both weekend and single-day tickets are available for the Journey to Jericho ATV Jamboree. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance. Tickets will also be sold on-site. Children 2 and under are free.
Adult Weekend Pass (13 & up): $35.00
Kids Weekend Pass (3-12): $25.00
Adult Single-Day Ticket (13 & up): $20.00
Kids Single-Day Ticket (3-12): $15.00
For a full schedule of events and up-to-date information on the Journey to Jericho ATV Festival, visit their website.
The Jamboree would not be possible without community support. The Journey to Jericho ATV Jamboree is sponsored by: Progressive, Title Sponsor, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, General Dynamics Electric Boat, MOMs North Country Powersports, MOMS Jericho, Berlin City Auto, Milton Rents, Bolt Depot, Camping World, Northway Bank, Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, SuperATV, Northeast Credit Union, Road Hawg BBQ Swine Dining, Don Noyes Chevrolet, Jericho Adventures, NUCAR Automotive Group, Caron Building and Rental Center, Service Credit Union, ROMIK Developers, Jericho Gateway Family Campground, REMAX Northern Edge Realty, Burgess Biopower, Polaris RZR & CF Moto.
The Journey to Jericho ATV Jamboree is a collaboration between the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce, State of NH Bureau of Trails, the State of NH Parks & Recreation, and the City of Berlin, NH.
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