For Immediate Release May 17, 2005

For Additional Information Contact: Norm Hartman (916) 631-1389

JAZZ JUBILEE TO LEAVE CAL EXPO IN 2006

(SACRAMENTO) The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee will end its association with Cal Expo
following this year’s rendition, Jubilee officials announced today.
The 2006 Jubilee (May 26-29, 2006) will relocate Jubilee operations currently at Cal
Expo to other sites throughout Sacramento, including the Doubletree Hotel on Arden
Way near Cal Expo and the downtown Convention Center, officials said.
The Jubilee association with Cal Expo, dating to 1987, will end when the 2005 Jubilee
wraps up on May 30. Cal Expo has recently been home to five music stages, the Jubilee’s
RV center hosting some 600 rigs, the Jubilee Store for recording and souvenir sales and
parking for patrons and Jubilee volunteers.
“At this time we’re exploring options,” according to Jubilee Executive Director Roger
Krum. “Obviously, some of our operations will move to the downtown area, and we are
investigating several potential sites.” The Jubilee plans to continue at its other locations,
including Old Sacramento, Crocker Park, the Hyatt Regency and Sheraton hotels
(downtown Sacramento) and the presence in the Point West area with the Radisson, and
Red Lion hotels.
Krum attributed the change to escalating costs associated with the Cal Expo operations
through the years. “We’ve had an excellent relationship with the management and staff at
Cal Expo, however financial realities require that we hold costs down in order to provide
the best and most affordable music and entertainment experience for Jubilee fans,” he
said.
Krum said the 2005 Jubilee (May 27-30, 2005) will be “business as usual” at Cal Expo,
with five music stages and the usual array of food and beverage choices. “It may be a bit
busier than in the past because we expect many people to drop by for one last visit,” he
said.

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