Gus Macker 2024

The Gus Macker #JacksonMI festival is a premier summer basketball tournament held on Jackson Street and Michigan Avenue in the city center. This event is surrounded by restaurants, retail shops, parks, and entertainment venues, providing activities for the entire family. Highlights include the Mascot Game, Heroes Tournament, $1.5k Dunk Contest, and Cornhole Tournament, creating a vibrant and unique atmosphere in Southcentral Michigan. Since 2018, the event has donated nearly $25,000 to volunteer groups and non-profits in Jackson County. Taking over Jackson Street and Michigan Avenue in the heart of the city, the Gus Macker #JacksonMI festival is a can't miss tournament during your summer basketball tour. The event is nestled in the city core, surrounded by restaurants, retail destinations, parks, and entertainment options to keep families engaged from the blacktop gameplay to eats and entertainment. Memorable activities from the Mascot Game and Heroes Tournament to the $1.5k Dunk Contest and Cornhole Tournament add to the vibrant atmosphere, making it a one-of-a-kind experience in Southcentral Michigan.


All profits from the event are redirected to the volunteer groups that support the event and non-profits across Jackson County, as nearly $25,000 have been donated back to the community since we tipped off in Jackson in 2018.