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Charleston County Democratic Party Blue Jamboree
Charleston County Democratic Party Blue
Jamboree
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at The Bend in North Charleston, SC.
7 CANDIDATES: Bennet, Bullock, Delaney, Gabbard, Harris, Steyer, Yang.
Background: Tickets were $25 online, $30 general admission, and $10 for kids ages 6-16.
Begun in 2010 as a platform for Democratic candidates to reach voters at a fun, festive event, the Blue Jamboree has grown into one of the most important annual political events in South Carolina. Described by Charleston’s Post & Courier as “one of the biggest, bluest rallies in the state,” the Blue Jam brings together thousands of Democrats from all parts of South Carolina with live music, candidate stump speeches, delicious food and fun activities for the whole family. This year will be the biggest Blue Jamboree ever, with more slots for presidential candidate speeches and dozens of new activities.
This year's jamboree will be an all-day festival featuring:
- Unforgettable speeches
- Live music throughout the day
- Delicious food trucks
- Beer and wine
- Jump castles for the little ones
- Face painting for kids of all ages
- New! Blue Jam 2020 Expo
- Unique 2020 shopping
- Stunning views of the Ashley River
- The best selfie spot in SC
SPEAKERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER; NOT ORDER OF SPEAKING
BLOCK A • 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Pledge of Allegiance: Joey Benton; Bishop England High School
National Anthem: Tula Sood; Charleston County School of the Arts
GOV. STEVE BULLOCK
JULIÁN CASTRO TEAM
Live Music: Charleston Jazz Academy Student Band
BLOCK B • 11:30AM - 2:30PM
SEN. MICHAEL BENNET
REP. TULSI GABBARD
SEN. KAMALA HARRIS
SEN. NINA TURNER (SANDERS)
MR. TOM STEYER
Live Music: Lindsay Holler and the Hollerettes
BLOCK C • 2:30PM - 4:30PM
MAYOR CHRISTOPHER CABALDON (BUTTIGIEG)
REP. JOHN DELANEY
DNC ASSOCIATE CHAIR JAIME HARRISON
REP. CEDRIC RICHMOND (BIDEN)
DR. GLORIA BROMELL TINUBU
SHERIFF STEVE TOMPKINS (WARREN)
BLOCK D • 4:30PM - 5:30PM
ASSEMBLYWOMAN SHAVONDA SUMTER (BOOKER)
MR. ANDREW YANG
2019 BLUE JAMBOREE COMMUNITY SPONSORS
T-Shirt Sponsors
Richard Hricik for State Senate
Marlon Kimpson for State Senate
The Bend
Snyder Events
VIP Hospitality Sponsor
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Press Pavilion Sponsor
Tom Steyer 2020
Technical Event Production Sponsor
PDA • Production Design Associates
Wristband Sponsor
David Aylor Law Offices
Expo Tent Sponsors
Tim and Libby Eble
Jamie Harrison for U.S. Senate
Gloria Bromell-Tinubu for U.S. Senate
Parking Shuttle Sponsors
Condon Family Law & Mediation
Peter Tecklenburg for Auditor
Face Painting Booth Sponsor
Family Tent Sponsor
Steinberg Law Firm
Mini Golf Sponsor
Sam Skardon for State Senate
Compostable Cup Sponsor
Amy for America
Selfie Spot Sponsor
Ben Pogue for Solicitor
Jump Castle Sponsor
Ed Sutton for SC House 114
Palmetto Poll Sponsor
Money with a Mission
Picnic Area Sponsor
Tinkler Law Firm
Giant Slide Sponsor
Eileen Dougherty for SC House 115
Volunteer Tent Sponsor
Carol Tempel for SC House 115
Water Sponsor
Reign Water
Event Sponsors
Mimi Dias
Nina Hoffman
Mary & Brian Nisbet
Kristi Ryba
Cynthia Stetzer