A grand official opening of the jamboree will be held in the giant arena on Wesnesday, July 28. Opening ceremonies will be built around patriotism with a lot of flag waving. The evening will include professional entertainment. This event's backup date is Thursday, July 29. A second show will be on Sunday, August 1, with a high-energy, fast-paced musical experience that is sure to please everyone. A good bit of the talent will be drawn from the Scout and Scouters performing on the daily stage. This show will end with the largest fireworks extravaganza ever presented at a jamboree.

Daily nonstop entertainment will feature rock, country, and bluegrass; military drill teams; shows; Scouts from other nations; and many other surprises. In cooperation with the arena show staff, Scouts and Scouters are invited to perform on the daily stage. The best acts will be highlighted during the closing arena show.

Here's a chance for Scouts to enhance their jamboree experience and receive recognition too. By participating in a variety of events, participants can earn segments to go around the jamboree patch. They can: Complete the 5K run/walk and earn a 5K segment. Participate in eight of 10 events at their region's action center and receive an action center segment. Participate in four of nine outback center activities and receive an outback segment. Participate in five out of nine activities in the exhibits and displays program section and receive an activities segment. Activities include the Brownsea Island camp, America's first Scout camp, K2BSA, the Arts and Science Expo, disAbilities awareness, the Merit Badge Midway, national exhibits, The Outdoor Adventure Place (TOAP), and the American Indian Village