Gus Macker Jackson Registration Deadline is July 3

(July 2, 2023 9:45 AM ET) The 2023 Gus Macker Jackson Festival announced that there are still team openings as the registration deadline of July 3 is hours away. The Gus Macker Jackson Festival returns to the streets of Downtown Jackson July 22-23, featuring a 3 on 3 basketball tournament and new signature events.

To sign up your team, Register Here. The fee is $180 per team of 4 in these age divisions: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, and adult various. The format is double-elimination with 3 games guaranteed.

In past years, registration deadlines have been extended, but organizers suggest signing up as soon as possible as some age divisions fill to capacity.

Gus Macker Jackson Festival has announced registration deadlines for the other events of the festival.

*NEW* Corn Hole Tournament Registration Deadline: July 10

Register Here

Profile: Teams of 2 | Adults Only

Cost: $40 per duo

When: July 22 from 5:00-9:00p

Format: Double elimination

Prizes: Macker Trophies 1^st through 3^rd + $300 1^st Prize

Location: Top Men’s Court in front of the Lean Rocket Lab

SIGNATURE EVENTS

*NEW* Music on Michigan

Live Music / Performances throughout the event

When: July 21 from 5:00-9:00p + July 22 from 1:00-9:00p

Location: Bucky Harris Park + Top Men’s Court (during Corn Hole Tournament)

Heroes Tournament + Dream Team Tournament (adults w/ disabilities)

When: July 21 from 5:00-9:00p

Location: Dream Court and Top Men’s Court

Opening Ceremonies

When: July 22 from 8:00-8:30a

Location: Dream Court

Mascot Game + Meet and Greet with Kids

When: July 22 from 11:00-noon

Location: Dream Court

PAWS + Roary are coming from Detroit, Slappy from Kalamazoo, Mudhonna from Toledo, and other mascots from around the area.

Slam Dunk Contest

When: July 22 from 12:30-1:00p

Location: Top Men’s Court

The Event Headquarters will be the Jackson Symphony Orchestra Weatherwax Hall, serving as the event headquarters for volunteer and player check-in, hospitality, and the general communication hub.

Gus Macker Jackson Festival Schedule

Friday, July 21

7:00a – Michigan Ave + Jackson St Closed (Pearl, Mechanic, Cortland, and Blackstone are open)

7:00-3:00p – Event Setup

9:00-7:00p – Sponsor / Vendor Setup in Blackman Park

4:00p-8:00p – Registration Begins

5:00p-8:30p – Special Events + Music begins

9:00p – End of Day 1

Saturday, July 22

7:00a-noon – Registration

8:00a-8:30a – Opening Ceremonies

8:00-10:00a – Sponsor / Vendor Setup in Blackman Park