Ducks Unlimited and Global Event Group in partnership with the City of College Station will host the sixth annual Duck Jam in Aggieland on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheatre in College Station, Texas. The weekend of music, barbecue and other activities is an effort to raise money for wetland and associated habitat conservation.
Q: Who attends Duck Jam?
A: Duck Jam offers attractions for every age and interest. Attendees will include families, students, music lovers, competitors, and more from both our local community and all over the United States. Some activities are targeted to specific guests or interests, but the entire weekend will be safe, clean and enjoyable for all.
Q: What can I eat at Duck Jam?
A: There will be food vendors throughout the amphitheatre as well as restaurant tasting portions and entrees in the 2011 ‘Taste of the Town‘ section on Holleman Drive.
Q: What is Ducks Unlimited?
A: With more than a million supporters, Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest and most effective wetland and waterfowl conservation organization with more than 12 million acres conserved. The United States alone has lost more than half of its original wetlands – nature’s most productive ecosystem – and continues to lose more than 80,000 wetland acres each year. Find out more at www.ducks.org.
Q. What can I bring in to the Amphitheater?
A. Blankets, lawn chairs and strollers are all acceptable items. Coolers, umbrellas, food and/or drinks are not permitted.
Q. Are cameras and/or camcorders allowed?
A. Private use cameras and camcorders are allowed at the event.
Q. Can I leave the event grounds and re-enter?
A. Friday’s concert is not an in and out event. Once you leave Friday night, you will not be allowed to re-enter. Saturday you may re-enter the grounds with the proper wristband. 2-day ticket holders will receive a wrist band upon entering Friday night. Saturday only guests will receive a wristband upon entry. Feel free to take the kids out during the day and then drop them with the babysitter so you can come back to enjoy the live music that night!
Q. Where do I park and enter the grounds?
A. Guests may park at Post Oak Mall by entering the lot from Harvey Rd. or Holleman from Hwy 6 bypass. Holleman access from Dartmouth will be closed Thursday at 7:00pm until 10:00 am Sunday morning. The main entrance is off of Holleman, but the Colgate gate (Box Office B by the Operations Center) will also be open.
Q. Will the Amphitheater be opened all day?
A. No. The Amphitheater will be closed until 4:00pm. All of the activities and live music during the day will take place on Holleman. Our staff urges you to park and enter through the Holleman gate. However, if you choose to enter Gate B (off Colgate) there will be the Atkinson Toyota Train that will make its way by. Hop on and let it take you to Holleman!
Q. Will there by handicap parking?
A. Yes. The Wolf Pen Creek parking lot off of Colgate will have designated parking. Please note, this is a production lot for the show as well.
Q. Can I bring my dog to the event?
A. Dogs will only be allowed in the expo area on Holleman Dr. and not the Amphitheater. All dogs must be kept on a leash and any dog “litter” must be attended to and correctly disposed of.
Q. Do the activities on Saturday cost extra to participate as a competitor?
A. To enter the Super Retriever Series, IBCA sanctioned BBQ cook-off or the Sportsman’s Expo Area, registration is required. Please download the appropriate registration form from the attractions page. If you have a question, please email duckjam@globaleventgroup.com
Q. What if I simply want to watch the activities?
A. The price of your Saturday ticket includes all the attractions and music shows. Concessions, Merchandise and Souvenirs will be available at an additional cost.
Q. I am bringing my children, is the Lil’ Quacks Kid Camp free as well?
A. Yes! All of our hands on crafts, activities and workshops are free. However, the “Bounce Pad” (a collection of multiple inflatable activities such as a velcro wall, jumbo slides, joust, and more) is an additional cost of $1 per jump/run or you can purchase an all day jump pass.
