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Council reallocates $10,000 to new Red River Jamboree Music Festival
Summary
Town council approved reallocation of $10,000 in special event funding from a canceled film festival to a planned July Jamboree Music Festival that organizers described as family‑friendly with food trucks, a people’s‑choice competition and kids activities.
The Red River Town Council on Monday approved a request to reassign $10,000 in special event funds to support a new Red River Jamboree Music Festival planned for July. Event organizers described a three‑day program with music, food trucks, a people’s‑choice cook‑off with prize money and family activities; Friday and Saturday programming would run roughly 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Sunday events ending earlier.
Organizers said they intend to keep pricing affordable and to provide free access for children. Council discussed litter mitigation and vendor logistics and directed staff to return funding agreements and event safety plans. The motion to reallocate the money — previously budgeted for a film festival that withdrew — was seconded and approved by the council.
The economic development team and chamber are expected to support marketing; staff noted an upcoming public application and vendor selection process.
