12th annual East Coast Truckers Jamboree opens Thursday at Kenly 95

Kenly 95 Truckers Jamboree
Kenly 95 Truck Stop

One of the premiere truck shows in the Eastern U.S. gets under way Thursday.

The Kenly 95 Truck Stop in Kenly, North Carolina holds its 12th annual East Coast Truckers Jamboree Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The jamboree includes a major truck show, music, family games, fireworks, car and motorcycle shows, and professional wrestling.

The schedule of events includes:

Thursday's Highlights

  • Show opens at 10 a.m. and truck show registration begins 
  • Music by The Embers Featuring Craig Woolard, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

 Friday's Highlights

  • On The Border Eagles tribute band performs 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
  • Truck show's Lights At Night show from 9 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Saturday's Highlights

  • Truck show judging begins at 9 a.m.
  • Car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Heaven's Saints motorcycle show registration, 10 a.m. to noon
  • Dangerzone Professional Wrestling, noon
  • Closing ceremonies and presentation of truck show awards, 3 p.m.

Admission is free.

Kenly 95 is located at Exit 106 of Interstate 95 about 45 miles southeast of Raleigh.