Bayou Jamb started in 2006 when St. Francis Medical Center and the Orthopaedic Clinic came together and offered to sponsor a fun-filled day of football jamboree games. Area coaches and schools agreed to participate and the rest is history...
2006
Began with six Northeast Louisiana high school teams (Oak Grove, Jonesboro-Hodge, Ouachita, Neville, Ruston, West Monroe)
Over 18,000 in attendance
40 booths and events in the Grove
2007
Expanded to eight North Louisiana high school teams (Calvary Baptist, Rayville, Oak Grove, Jonesboro-Hodge, Ouachita, Neville, Ruston, West Monroe)
Over 25,000 in attendance
Over 200 kids participated in NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition
Over 50 booths and events in the Grove
2008
Eight North Louisiana high school teams participating (Calvary Baptist, Rayville, Oak Grove, Jonesboro-Hodge, Ouachita, Neville, Ruston, West Monroe)
Over 22,000 in attendance
Approximately 150 kids participated in NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition
Over 75 booths and events in the Grove
2009
Six Northeast Louisiana high school teams participating (Bastrop, Jonesboro-Hodge, Neville, Oak Grove, Rayville, West Monroe)
Expecting 30,000 in attendance
Expecting 200 kids to participate in NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition