It looks like the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky, is the place to be right before Thanksgiving, as a series of cheer and dance events will have the place rockin’.

Along with the UCA/UDA Bluegrass Regional on Nov. 23-24, the venue will welcome the 2024 JAMfest Lexington Classic for some additional high-level action Nov. 24.

Local cheer and dance fans will lose their minds, and supporters watching from afar will be glued to Varsity TV, which will be broadcasting every minute of the excitement. 

Since the mid-1990s, JAMfest has been producing events across the globe, focusing on fun and memorable experiences. Among the organization’s traditions is JAMMY, an inflatable mascot who makes a special appearance at each event to deliver the Spirt Award, and we are honored to be celebrating JAMfest's 30th Anniversary!

JAMfest events take place each year from coast to coast, along with a handful of international competitions. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as All Star school, recreational and elite teams go head-to-head with their sights set on obtaining points to The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

• Who: All Star Cheer And Dance Teams 
• When: Nov. 24, 2024 
• Where: Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star: 300 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Central Bank Center

The 2024 JAMfest Lexington Classic will be held at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky, as part of an exciting weekend of cheer and dance action. 

The venue is one of four busy properties managed by the not-for-profit Lexington Center Corporation and will be bustling with competitors and supporters in town for the JAMfest Lexington Classic and the UCA/UDA Bluegrass Regional.

The properties included in the quartet of venues are the Central Bank Center, Rupp Arena (the home of University of Kentucky men’s basketball and located inside the Central Bank Center), Lexington Opera House and Triangle Park, with the Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena being a highlight of the downtown Lexington experience.

While it looks like cheer competitions might be the biggest game in town, the true king of the Bluegrass State is the University of Kentucky men’s basketball, which has helped put the Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena on the map. The 19,000-seat venue is named in honor of longtime Kentucky basketball coach Adolph Rupp.

Though hoops action does fill the seats each year, basketball isn’t a year-round thing. That said, the venues usually are busy with other kinds of games, concerts, shows and events.

The Central Bank Center, specifically, has a history that began in the 1970s, though a recent $300 million expansion has it on the cutting edge. It includes 100,000 square feet of exhibition space, 16 meeting rooms, an additional 11,000 square feet of event space and a ballroom that’s more than 24,000 square feet.

The property’s prime location in downtown Lexington makes it close to 1,200 hotel rooms, 75 restaurants, theaters, shopping, museums and galleries, the distillery district and an exciting Lexington nightlife.

The Lexington Opera House, which was built in the 1880s, regularly hosts shows and concerts. 

Click HERE to learn about the Central Bank Center and the surrounding properties and neighborhood. Learn more about Triangle Park and all there is to do there.

Additional info: Parking | Dining & Hotels | Upcoming Events

Things To Do In Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky is known for many things – bourbon, horse racing, Bluegrass music, fried chicken, college basketball, beautiful scenery, Fort Knox and so much more, plus many historic landmarks/locations/parks and noteworthy wildlife.

Click HERE for information about Lexington, Kentucky.

Lexington, which was founded in 1775, is known as the Horse Capital of the World, so if you’ve never ridden a horse or seen one up close, this might be your chance.

Otherwise, here’s a schedule of events happening in Lexington. Need some help? Here’s a list of 30 Top Things to Do in Lexington.

When it’s time to get some grub, Kentucky is famous for so much more than just the 11 herbs and spices from KFC. There’s Kentucky Derby pie, the mint julep, Kentucky bread pudding with bourbon sauce, bourbon balls, burgoo (a famous stew), the hot brown sandwich – check out this list of 15 Iconic Foods In Kentucky that will have your mouth watering.

If you’re in town early, or plan to stay a little longer, the Kentucky Wildcats will be in action Nov. 19, Nov. 22, Nov. 26 and Nov. 29.

On Nov. 23, Rupp Arena will get a quick facelift and welcome REO Speedwagon and Loverboy. 

Also happening during the week of the Bluegrass Regional is a production of A Christmas Story, taking place at the Lexington Opera House from Nov. 21-24.

Need a car to get around Lexington? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 JAMfest Lexington Classic

The 2024 JAMfest Lexington Classic will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

The rebroadcast will stream on Varsity TV on a delay of 24 hours.

If you’re going to be in the Lexington area and want to see the event in person, tickets can be purchased here. Spectator fees are $24 for adults and $19 for children. 

2024 JAMfest Lexington Classic Results

Results for the 2024 JAMfest Lexington Classic will be here.

2024 JAMfest Lexington Classic Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 JAMfest Lexington Classic can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 JAMfest Lexington Classic

• 5 Wild-Card Bids to The Summit
• Base Camp Bids to The Dance Summit
• 5 Wild-Card Bids to The D2 Summit
• 5 Wild-Card Bids to The Youth Summit
• At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit for top 3 teams in eligible divisions
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Recreational Summit
• 5 Wild-Card Bids to The Recreational Summit 
• 1 Bronze Bid to The Quest
• Qualifier Bids to The Quest for the top 3 teams in bid-eligible divisions
• Golden Tickets to the U.S. Finals

The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star

The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star is the official ranking system for the sport of All Star cheerleading, changing the conversation from “Who won the weekend?” to “Who ranks at the top this season?”

Every team that competes at a Varsity All Star event this season will be included in The Varsity Cheer League.

Team rankings are determined by the points system displayed here. At each Varsity All Star event your team competes, your team will earn points based on the assigned event and placement point value.

At the end of the season, your six best Varsity All Star event scores will be used to calculate your final rank.

In total, 128 winners will be recognized from first to third place across each region. 

One champion will be crowned in each of the five regions across the eight eligible divisions and two League 6 conferences, meaning 42 championships will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The League

300 Points Up For Grabs At The 2024 JAMfest Lexington Classic

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Nov. 24 to watch all the action live from the 2024 JAMfest Lexington Classic in Lexington, Kentucky!

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