Fan Jam Final Four Experience Brings Trophy, Challenges to Jammin’ in Jasper

A 16ft box truck carrying the Fan Jam Experience and the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four® Trophy will be staged inside Jasper High School Gymnasium, 1600 St. Charles Street, on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., offering free, hands-on basketball activities for families and tournament spectators. Visit Dubois County’s announcement states, “Basketball fans of all ages are invited to get in the game when the Fan Jam Experience comes to Jasper, Indiana, during Jammin’ in Jasper, the popular youth boys basketball tournament.”

Organizers have framed the Fan Jam activation as a traveling, Final Four–themed experience that ties local youth play to the larger college basketball spectacle. Visit Dubois County notes the activation is “Presented in partnership with the Indiana Sports Corp” and reiterates that the Fan Jam Experience “is FREE and open to the public, offering hands-on basketball fun and memorable photo opportunities for families, fans, and tournament spectators.”

Jammin’ in Jasper’s event listing lays out the on-site attractions: “Take on the Vertical Jump Challenge, grab a photo with the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four® Trophy, and dive into interactive fun for fans of all ages.” The Fan Jam truck and its interior activities will operate during the tournament’s schedule on Feb. 28; Jammin’ in Jasper itself runs Feb. 27 – Mar. 1, 2026, and uses Jasper High School Gymnasiums as the tournament venues.

The tournament enters its 23rd Annual run in 2026 and remains focused on younger, grassroots competition: Exposure Events lists Jammin’ in Jasper as “Grades 3 - 8 All Boys All School-Teams only,” and the Jammin’ site emphasizes the tournament’s mission to provide “a safe & big tournament for All-School Boys’ teams” that maintains competitive balance. Kevin Messmer is listed as Tournament Director; Exposure Events provides his contact as kevinm@truescripts.com and phone 812-630-6866 for organizer inquiries.

Local partners and volunteers will operate the tournament floor and fan activities, and the Jammin’ site acknowledges corporate backing in past years, thanking Uebelhor of Jasper as “A BIG thanks goes to our corporate sponsor for helping make this year's Jammin a success!” For public information about the Fan Jam Experience and Jasper activities, the Dubois County Visitors Center can be reached at 812-482-9115 and is located at 248 E Third St., Suite C, Jasper, IN 47546.

Tournament promotional tools are active ahead of the weekend: Jammin’ in Jasper notes “JAMMIN’ 2026 BRACKETS ARE LIVE!” and the Exposure Events listing encourages participants to use the Exposure Events app for schedules and matchups. Photographers or media seeking closer access to the trophy, or attendees with questions about activity sign-up and capacity during the 11 a.m.–4 p.m. window, should contact the Dubois County Visitors Center or Kevin Messmer for event-specific rules and media arrangements.