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Events in Jamaica 2014
Jamaica always offers wonderful historic & cultural events, grand food festivals, reggae/dancehallextravaganzas, and a whole heap of other great events! Below you will find the Jamaican events that take place
annually (at least they usually happen every year). We update events in Jamaica every few days, so checkback often . The TBAs ( To Be Announced ) will be updated when a date becomes final.
WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? We regularly search the Web for events in Jamaica, but we can never findthem all. If you have an event that is not listed here, please contact us , provide the details & we'll be happy tolist it. If our info is wrong, or you want to add some way for people to contact you for event details (primarilyvendors who want to participate), let us know that too. Visitors AND Jamaicans alike visit this page often to findinteresting upcoming events!
Keep in mind that things can happen, particularly due to this unsettled global economy and, of course, badweather. So be sure to confirm the details at the event's official website before you go! We are not responsible
for changes or cancellations of Jamaican events in 2014 or 2015!!
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SEPTEMBER 2014
DATE EVENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION
6 AdrianHemans
Performs
RedbonesBlues Cafe,
1 ArgyleRd.,
Kingston10
Enjoy the piano grooves and improvisation of Adrian Hemans andthe Avant Academy of Music. Time: 8:00PM. Admission: J$1,000.
[Facebook ]
6 Gungo WalkWorld
AlternativeMusic & Arts
Festival
EdnaManley College
Campus, 1 Arthur Wint
Drive,
Food, art, workshops, dance and music performances. 10AM-Midnight. Call 876-631-3619 for more info. [ Facebook ]
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Kingston
7 SundayBrunch @
Trident Castle
Trident Castle,
Anchovy,Port
Antonio,Portland
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Trident Castle. Time: 11AM to 3PM.Cost: US$45 per person + 20% tax/gratuity. Children under 12 are
1/2 price. Brunch is buffet style with live entertainment by theMento Madness Band. Price includes a day pass and tour of the
grand Trident Castle. Reservations: 876.633.7000, 876.993.7000,[email protected].
7 An Eveningwith Miss Lou
LouiseBennett Garden
Theatre, 36 Hope Rd.,Kingston
10
Food and music celebrating the life of Jamaicas leadingcomedienne, the beloved Dr. Louise Bennett-Coverley, or Miss
Lou, OM, OJ, MBE (1919-2006) in honor of her 95th birthday. TheJamaican poet, folklorist, writer, and educator wrote poems in
Jamaican patois and raised the dialect of the Jamaican folk to anart level. Featuring: Fae Elligton, Amina Blackwood-Meeks, Deon
Silvera and Karen Harriot, among others. Exhibition: 4:00PM;Showtime 5:00PM. Admission: FREE. Come in your Bandana outfit
& you could be the winner of the best dressed Male/Female
competition! [ JCDC on Facebook ]
13 The Gleaner 180 5K Run &
Walk
7 NorthStreet,
DowntownKingston
The Gleaner Company Limited affectionately called the Old Dameof North Street will celebrate its 180th anniversary on September 13, 2014. As part of its celebratory activities, The Gleaner will hostthe 'Fit for 180, Fit for Life 5K Run/Walk' on Saturday, September
13, 2014 at 6:30am. The Gleaner 180 5K is for runners andwalkers of all levels and ages. Register by September 5 .
14 SundayBrunch @
Trident Castle
Trident Castle,
Anchovy,Port
Antonio,Portland
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Trident Castle. Time: 11AM to 3PM.Cost: US$45 per person + 20% tax/gratuity. Children under 12 are
1/2 price. Brunch is buffet style with live entertainment by theMento Madness Band. Price includes a day pass and tour of the
grand Trident Castle. Reservations: 876.633.7000, 876.993.7000,[email protected].
16-19 53rd AnnualInternational
MarlinTournament
MontegoBay Yacht
Club,MontegoBay, St James
Being the oldest competitive fishing event in Jamaica, the MontegoBay Yacht Club takes pride in hosting the event again as all avidsports fishing anglers are invited to join in at this exciting event.
[MBYC Fishing Tourney ]
19 16th AnnualJamaicaObserver
Food Awards
DevonHouse,
Kingston
Prestigious and much-anticipated Caribbean food event,recognizing excellence in food creation, food service, event
executio, etc. 9PM-11PM. [ Jamaica Observer ]
20 6th AnnualCUMI ComeRun 10KRun
Tryall Club,Sandy Bay.
Hanover,
In 2013, the run raised J$3m for the Committee for the Upliftmentof the Mentally Ill (CUMI) to bolster the CUMI Trust Fund that
supports the rehabilitation of the mentally ill in St. James and its
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and 5KRun/Walk
St James environs. This year, the team plans to up that number with thesupport of the corporate team with the most participants! [ Register
20-21 Bridal ExpoJamaica
MontegoBay
ConventionCentre,
Rose Hall,
MontegoBay, St.James
The most anticipated bridal event of the year in Jamaica, bringingtogether the best vendors who can make your wedding fabulousand memorable. 10AM to 8PM Satuday, 10AM to 7PM Sunday.
Phone: 876.376.1778. [ Website ]
21 SundayBrunch @
Trident Castle
Trident Castle,
Anchovy,Port
Antonio,Portland
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Trident Castle. Time: 11AM to 3PM.Cost: US$45 per person + 20% tax/gratuity. Children under 12 are
1/2 price. Brunch is buffet style with live entertainment by theMento Madness Band. Price includes a day pass and tour of the
grand Trident Castle. Reservations: 876.633.7000, 876.993.7000,[email protected].
26 Simply RedWine & Food
Festival
The Lawnsof Jamaica
House,HopeRoad,
Kingston,New
Kingston
7:00PM-11:00PM. J$5,000. Get your Early Bird Tickets & Save10%. Offer valid thru Sept. 6, 2014. Email orders to
[email protected] & enjoy our door-to-door ticketconcierge service free!
9/27-10/4
(TBC)
51st AnnualPort AntonioInternational
MarlinTournament
Errol FlynnMarina,
Port Antonio,Portland
Anglers from all over the world strive to catch the biggest marlin atJamaica's thrilling Port Antonio Blue Marlin Tournament at the Errol
Flynn Marina. There's also a special canoe competition for localfishermen. This ia a qualifying event for the IGFA Offshore World
Championship. [ Errol Flynn Marina ]
27 CB PanChicken
ChampionshipWestern
RegionalEliminations
Dump-UpBeach,
MontegoBay, St.
James
Competition winners advance to finals in November to compete for Jamaica's Pan (Jerk) Chicken Grand Champion. Food and
entertainment. 10am-5pm. Free admission. [ Facebook ]
28 Race For Hope 5K
HopeBotanical Gardens,Kingston
Race For Hope is a fun and healthy way for Jamaicans tocontribute to the refurbishment of the Hope Gardens & Zoo. An
initiative of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers and NaturePreservation Foundation, funds raised by the 5K Run/Walk areused to support the needs of Jamaicas historic icon for open
green spaces, fauna, flora and wildlife. 6:00AM to 11:30AM. BandStand Lawn area. [ Register ]
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28 Last Sundays@ National
Gallery
National Gallery of Jamaica,12 Ocean
Blvd, Block C
(entranceon Orange
St.),Kingston
On the last Sunday of each month, the NGJ features specialexhibitions from 11:00AM to 4:00PM, with free admission for alland free tours and gallery-based childrens activities. There areoften special films or special performances. The gift and coffeeshop are also open, and contributions to the donations box arewelcomed. Call 876.922.1561 or email to [email protected].
[Website ]
28 SundayBrunch @
Trident Castle
Trident Castle,
Anchovy,Port
Antonio,Portland
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Trident Castle. Time: 11AM to 3PM.Cost: US$45 per person + 20% tax/gratuity. Children under 12 are
1/2 price. Brunch is buffet style with live entertainment by theMento Madness Band. Price includes a day pass and tour of the
grand Trident Castle. Reservations: 876.633.7000, 876.993.7000,[email protected].
28 Classic Car Show
HopeBotanical Gardens,Kingston
The Classic Car Club of Jamaica sponsors a classic car show from10:00AM to 5:00PM. Parade entrance. Admission: Free.
28 Color Festival HopeBotanical Gardens,Kingston
Outdoor music festival. With similar events held in Latin America,United States and Europe, the festival is a global party which seespatrons enjoying the message of happiness and throwing colouredpowder in the air. Historical entrance. 4PM to midnight. Dresscode:
White [Website ; Buy tickets ]
TBA KingstonBridal Week
Bridal Market
JamaicaPegasusHotel, 81Knutsford
Blvd., New Kingston,
Kingston 5
Three days of consumer shows featuring the best names in thebridal and lifestyle industries. 8 10 pm. Admission: [at the gate]
J$1,500 [pre-sold] $1,000. [ Website ]
OCTOBER 2014
DATE EVENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION
4 Octoberfest AlhambraInn, 1Tucker Ave.,
This annual German festivity celebrates 60 years of JamaicanFriendship with lots of prizes and surprises, games and specialtyGerman foods, different types of German beers, German white and
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Kingston red wines and Schnapps. Organized by the Jamaica GermanSociety .
4 ComeCelebrateJesus 2014GospelShow
MontegoBay ConventionCentre,Montego
Bay, St James
BA&D Gospel Productions presents Come Celebrate Jesus 2014Gospel Show. Featuring Ron Kenoly. Cost: J$1,500 presold,J$2,000 at the gate, VIP J$3,000. Time: 6:30PM.
5 SundayBrunch @
TridentCastle
Trident Castle,
Anchovy,Port
Antonio,Portland
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Trident Castle. Time: 11AM to 3PM.Cost: US$45 per person + 20% tax/gratuity. Children under 12 are
1/2 price. Brunch is buffet style with live entertainment by the MentoMadness Band. Price includes a day pass and tour of the grand
Trident Castle. Reservations: 876.633.7000, 876.993.7000,[email protected].
10-12 Soul in theSun MusicFestival
The Aqueduct,MontegoBay, St.James
Montego Bay, Jamaica will come alive with 2 Days of The Best SoulMusic Of Our Time topped off with what will be an unforgettableBeach Party to beat all beach parties. The Aqueduct is the perfect
setting for this historical music festival featuring R&B and Soullegends of the 80s and 90s. Performing artists include JeffreyOsbourne, Keith Sweat, Regina Belle, Peabo Bryson, Freddie
Jackson, Silk, and more! [ Website ]
11 DigicelFoundation
5K Run/Walk
DowntownKingston
In celebration of their 10th anniversary, the Digicel Foundation isseeking 10,000 Extraordinary Jamaicans to participate in the DigicelFoundation 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 11th at 7:00pm. For
the 3rd year, this first-ever night run will raise funds and increaseawareness about Jamaica's Special Needs community. Nowhereelse can participants experience the excitement of racing throughthe streets of Downtown Kingston culminated by a post-race party
and live concert on the harbour starting at 9:00pm. [ Register ]
12 SundayBrunch @
TridentCastle
Trident Castle,
Anchovy,Port
Antonio,Portland
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Trident Castle. Time: 11AM to 3PM.Cost: US$45 per person + 20% tax/gratuity. Children under 12 are
1/2 price. Brunch is buffet style with live entertainment by the MentoMadness Band. Price includes a day pass and tour of the grand
Trident Castle. Reservations: 876.633.7000, 876.993.7000,[email protected].
13 Burger KingMobay 7K
MontegoBay, St.James
Details soon come.
18 InternationalReggae
Wine
Whittier Village,
Montego
The festival will feature wine purveyors, some of the best Reggaeartistes, fashion show, arts & craft, attracting wine lovers from all
over the world. This year the special guest, for the first time in
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Festival Bay, St.James
Jamaica, is certified sommelier, Christopher Joyce, representing thebiggest wine growing region in the USA, Napa Valley, California.
[Website ].
18 Taste of Jamaica
MontegoBay
ConventionCentre,
MontegoBay, St.James
The Culinary Federation of Jamaica hosts the annual Taste of Jamaica Culinary Competition and Chefs on Show. [ Facebook ].
19 SundayBrunch @
TridentCastle
Trident Castle,
Anchovy,Port
Antonio,Portland
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Trident Castle. Time: 11AM to 3PM.Cost: US$45 per person + 20% tax/gratuity. Children under 12 are
1/2 price. Brunch is buffet style with live entertainment by the MentoMadness Band. Price includes a day pass and tour of the grand
Trident Castle. Reservations: 876.633.7000, 876.993.7000,[email protected].
20 NATIONALHEROES'
DAY
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
20(TBC)
Nanny DayCelebration
MooreTown,
Portland
Family-oriented food and entertainment festival with Maroon dishesand refreshments, kiddie village, traditional dancing, singing and
drumming, and live bands at 8PM sharp.
20 3rd Annual
Port MorantBananaFestival
Cotton Tree,
Port Morant,St. Thomas
Organized by the Port Morant Community Development
Commission, the festival seeks to foster community spirit and tohighlight the various uses of the banana, which was first exported toEngland from the Old Morant Wharf in St Thomas. [ Facebook ]
24-25 GlobalLeadership
SummitJamaica
2014
MontegoBay
ConventionCenter,
Rose Hall,St. James
The Summit is a world-class experience for leaders who want to getbetter. Everybody has influence and the responsibility to lead well.
When cultivated in a culture of Christ-centered leadership, your influence can change lives and the organizations in which you lead.
[Facebook ]
25 Nat'l DanceTheatre
CompanyWorkshop/
Performance
Port AntonioHigh School Auditorium,
Portland
Lecture demonstration, workshop and performance by theextremely talented National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica.
[Facebook ] and [ website ]
26 LastSundays @
NationalGallery
National Gallery of
Jamaica, 12 Ocean Blvd,
On the last Sunday of each month, the NGJ features specialexhibitions from 11:00AM to 4:00PM, with free admission for all and
free tours and gallery-based childrens activities. There are oftenspecial films or special performances. The gift and coffee shop are
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Block C (entrance onOrange St.),
Kingston
also open, and contributions to the donations box are welcomed.Call 876.922.1561 or email to [email protected]. [ Website ]
26 SundayBrunch @
Trident
Castle
Trident Castle,
Anchovy,
Port Antonio,Portland
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Trident Castle. Time: 11AM to 3PM.Cost: US$45 per person + 20% tax/gratuity. Children under 12 are
1/2 price. Brunch is buffet style with live entertainment by the Mento
Madness Band. Price includes a day pass and tour of the grandTrident Castle. Reservations: 876.633.7000, 876.993.7000,
10/26-11/2
MichaelHoldingMastersCricketTournament
SabinaPark,Kingston &Trelawny Stadiums
This is a 45 and over cricket tournament where by players arehosted from Jamaica and other countries such as USA, Antigua,Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Scotland, Guyana and Trinidad.
10/29-11/2 9th AnnualJamaicaPro-Am Golf Tournament
White Witchand Cinnamon
Hill Golf Clubs,
MontegoBay
The event includes an 18-hole pro-am and 54-hole stroke playtournament where golf professionals from the U.S., Canada,Europe, Latin and South America and the Caribbean compete for
the Jamaica Open trophy and cash prize. Cash prizes are awardedto the top 50% of the professional field as well as the top
performing senior professionals. Teams must consist of a certifiedPGA Professional and four (4) amateurs. Host hotel: Iberostar
Grand Rose Hall. [ Jamaica Pro-Am ]
TBA 17th AnnualOracabessaBay Marlin
Tournament
James Bond Beach,
Oracabessa,St. Mary
A celebration of Jamaican fishing culture and communityto benefit the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary. [Last year's event
was held 10-6-2013] [ Facebook ]
TBA 10th AnnualSouth CoastHook N' LineCanoeTournament
TreasureBeach, St Elizabeth
A 3-day competition during which local fishermen vie for prizes bycatching the largest fish using only the traditional fishing method of a simple hook and line. The weekend also includes other excitingevents, such as a boat race, local talent show, fish fry andcommunity beach party. (Last year's event held Oct 13-15, 2013)[Hook N' Line ]
TBA 2nd AnnualClarendonJerk Festival
Main Street,May PenOld PoliceStation, May Pen,Clarendon
Family event with delicious, authentic jerk items and entertainmentfrom well-known DJs and artistes. 10AM-10PM. Admission: AdultsJ$399, Kids 6-12 J$100, under 6 free. (Last year's event held 10-20-2013) [ Facebook ]
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Kingston at the annual Rally Jamaica, organized by theJamaica Millennium Motoring Club. (Last year's event held 11-
29 to 12-12-2013) [ Rally JA ]
DECEMBER 2014
DATE EVENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION
6 InternationalReggae
Marathon, Half Marathon and
10K
Long Bay Beach Park,
Negril,Westmoreland
"Come for the run, stay for the fun." Mellow Negril getssurprisingly active at the annual Reggae Marathon.
Competitors take on either the full marathon or half marathon.[Reggae Marathon ]
6-7 J22 Jamin'Invitational
InternationalRegatta
Montego Bay Yacht Club,St. James
MoBay Yacht Club
12-14 ChristmasOpenSwimmingChampionships
National Stadium Pool,Kingston
Annual open swimming championships sponsored by SwimJamaica
25 CHRISTMASDAY
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
25 -TBC
GT Taylor'sChristmas
ReggaeExtravaganza
2013
IndependencePark, Black River, St.Elizabeth
Always offers a hot line-up of artists. The 2013 show featuredBeenie Man, Bounty Killer, I-Octane, Capleton, Sizzla, Khago, Assassin, Romain Virgo, Chuck Fender, Fantan Mojah, and
more... [Last held 12/25/2013] Website
26 BOXING DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
26 Sting Jamworld,Portmore, St
Catherine
Eagerly anticipated as the greatest reggae/dancehall festivaleach year, Sting is the biggest one night show. 2014 marks the
event's 31st anniversary. Traditionally held on Boxing Day.
31 Harbour Fest &Fireworks on
the Waterfront
DowntownHarbour,Kingston
Pride-filled Jamaicans from across the island, ring in the NewYear with the phenomenal fireworks display on the DowntownHarbour. This free event features a Kiddies village, a massivecraft vendors arcade and great family entertainment on stage.
TBA Lutan Fyah Sanguinetti [Last held 12/7/2013] See line-up.
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Birthday Show& Fun Day
SportsComplex,
Spaulding,Clarendon
TBA Grosvenor GalleriesChristmas Art
& Craft Fair
1 Grosvenor Terrace,Kingston 8
Mix of fine art, craft, clothing, ceramics, photography, jewelry(both locally handmade and imported). From 10am to 6pm.[Last held 12/7-8/2013] [ Grosvenor Galleries ]
TBA Market at theLawnChristmas Fair
North lawn of Devon House,Waterloo Rd.,Kingston
Big holiday open-air art and craft market. [Last held 12/8/2013][Market at the Lawn ]
TBA Christmas TreeLightingCeremony &
Gospel Concert
EmancipationSquare,Spanish
Town, St.Catherine
Santa Claus, rides and gospel artists performing. [Last held12/8/2013] [ Facebook ]
TBA 2014 SurfingNational OpenSeries Event #5
Makka Beach,St. Thomas or Boston Bay,Portland
Final event to the Jamaica Surfing Association National OpenSurf Series. This series result will determine the JamaicaNational Open champion for 2013. 10AM-5PM. Call876.750.0103 to confirm the location.[ Website ]
TBA KingstonKitchenChristmasGrand Market
HopeGardens,Kingston
Kingston Kitchen is a food experience that showcases whatJamaicans are doing locally in the food industry. From 3PM toMidnight. Admission: J$500; children under 12 free. [Last held12/14/2013] [ Website ]
TBA Ewarton JerkFestival
EwartonCommunity Centre,Ewarton, St.Catherine
Gates open at 10AM; Fun, entertainment and good food. Adm:J$300 adults, J$150 children. [Last held 12/14/2013]
TBA Association of Jamaica
Potters Arts &Crafts Fair
Forestry Department
grounds, 173Constant Spring Road,Kingston 8
Items by local artists including paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry, candles, handmade soaps, castor oil products, straw
hats and bags. [Last held 12/14-15/2013]
TBA Family FunFest
HopeGardens,Eastern(Main)Entrance,
Fun family entertainment. Admission: Adults J$500, childrenJ$300, toddlers free. [Last held 12/14/2013] [ Hope Gardens onFacebook ]
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Kingston
TBA 14th AnnualS.A.N.T.A. Golf Tournament
Constant Spring Golf Club,Kingston 8
SANTA="Seeing A Need Taking Action". The charitytournament usually attracts more than 150 top amateur golfersand their families and friends. The competition has 8categories - 5 for men, 2 for women and a junior category.Register at CSGC . 876.755.2066. [Last held 12/15/2013]
TBA Concert byJamaicaMilitary Band
HopeGardens,Shell Bandstand,Kingston
Enjoy a holiday concert by the Jamaica Constabulary Forceband; sponsored by Devon House I-scream. From 4PM to6PM. Admission is free. [ Hope Gardens on Facebook ] [Lastheld 12/15/2013]
TBA Market at theLawnChristmas Fair
North lawn of Devon House,Waterloo Rd.,Kingston
Big holiday open-air art and craft market. [ Market at the Lawn ][Last held 12/15/2013]
TBA Outta ManyFood Fest
The Deck, 14Trafalgar
Road,Kingston
The students of UWI Open Campus Eastern are bringing tothe Christmas calendar a spectacular event and a unique way
to celebrate the holidays. 12:00 noon-9PM. Concert 5PMsharp. Admission J$500 adults, children under 12 are free.Food & drinks on sale. Proceeds benefit Alpha Boys Home.
Facebook [Last held 12/15/2013]
TBA WonderlandJamaica Family
Fun Day
Ranny Williams
Entertainment Centre, 36 Hope Road,Kingston 10
Large open-air holiday craft fair showcasing a wide range of authentic Jamaican products, including ceramic items,
paintings, carvings, household accessories, aromatherapyitems, clothing, accessories and local cuisines. Adult: J$600,children J$300, under 3 free. [ Facebook ] [Last held12/21/2013]
TBA KingstonCollege ChapelChoir ChristmasConcert 2013
Church of Conversion of St Paul,Greater Portmore, St
Andrew
Starting at 6PM. [Last held 12/21/2013]
TBA A Touch of Yuletide Magic -AllianceFranaise
AllianceFrancaise dela Jamique,12b Lilford
Avenue off Lady MusgraveRoad,Kingston 10
A fund-raising variety Christmas concert. An impressive line upof artistes and a host of prizes all make for an unforgettableevent. At 7PM; tickets J$2,000. Tel: (876) 978-6996. [ Flyer ][Last held 12/21/2013]
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TBA Kumba Mi YabbaChristmasVillage
Ranny WilliamsEntertainment Centre, 36 Hope Road,Kingston 10
Shop for high quality, authentic Jamaican products from localproducers and manufacturers of innovative and indigenouscrafts and other products. There will also be a Kiddies FunVillage, traditional and cultural performances and a foodvillage. The event is free and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.[JBDC website ] [Last held 12/22/2013]
TBA Market at theLawnChristmas Fair
North lawn of Devon House,Waterloo Rd.,Kingston
Big holiday open-air art and craft market. [ Market at the Lawn ][Last held 12/22/2013]
TBA LTMPantomime2014/2015
Opens
Little Theatre,4 Tom
Redcam Avenue,
Kingston 5
The Little Theatre Movement's Pantomime season begins.Unique, high-energy musical theatre productions, which
feature aspects of Jamaican culture, folklore and historicalreferences. High-quality family entertainment with music, song,
dance, comedy, drama and colourful costumes and sets,
popular for over 60 years. Tel: 876.926.6129.[ Website ][Facebook ]
TBA Children AreThe FutureConcert
JamaicaPegasusHotel, 81Knutsford Blvd., New Kingston,Kingston 5
Featuring The Heptones, Kenneth Culture, Ken Boothe,Wayne J, Jah Bouks, Little John, Angella Stewart, ErrolDunkley, John Holt, Luciano, Marcia Griffiths, Bob Andy,Johnny Clarke, The Ambassadors, Anarchie, and SheronTucker. Adm: $2,000 presold, $2,500 at the gate. [Last held12/26/2013]
TBA Family Fun DayChristmas Fair
HopeGardens,Eastern(Main)Entrance,Kingston
Fun family entertainment. 10AM-6PM. [ Hope Gardens onFacebook ] [Last held 12/26/2013]
TBA Cream of theCrop
Ocho RiosCruise ShipPier, Ocho
Rios, St. Ann
Jah Cure, Mavado, Chronixx, Romain Virgo & more See line-up [Last held 12/28/2013]
TBA R&B ReggaeShowcase
JamaicaCollege, MonaHeights,Kingston, St.
Andrew
Legendary R&B vocalist, Percy Sledge, is to be joined bysome of the greatest names in reggae music, including JohnHolt, George Nooks, Leroy Sibbles, A.J. Brown, MerritoneMusic, along with Digicel Rising Stars alumni Noddy Virtue,Jodi-Ann Pantry, and Nikiesha Barnes. [ Story ] [Last held12/28/2013]
TBA 2nd Annual St. My Beach, Soccer, volleyball, dominoes, contests & prizes, activities for
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Thomas LinkupBeach Festival
Prospect, St.Thomas
the kids, entertainment. Gates open 10AM. Admission: J$300pre-sold, J$500 gate, J$1,000 VIP. [Facebook] [Last held12/29/2013]
TBA Indian FoodCook Out 2013
Duhaney Park, 10 Durrell
Avenue,
Kingston 10
Curry goat, butter chicken, roti, daal, etc. Starts at 4:00PM.Cost: J$800. Part of proceeds benefit Project Healthy Kids.
[Last held 12/31/2013]
TBA New Year's Eveat Goldeneye
GoldeneyeResort,
Oracabessa,St. Mary
Ring in New Years Eve 2014 at GoldenEye as The Jillionairefrom Major Lazer mashes Indie Dance and Big Room House
with the Caribbean rhythms of Soca and Dancehall. Availabilityis limited; no tickets at the gate. Dinner/Party @ 7:30PM. Party
only@ 10:00PM. For reservations & information, [email protected] or 876.622.9007. Tickets
available here . [Flyer ]
JANUARY 2015
DATE EVENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION
1 NEW YEARS DAY
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
16-17 22ndAnnualRebelSalute
Grizzly'sPlantation
Cove, St. Ann
Jamaican premier Rasta-centric roots reggae festival with noalcohol, no meat, lots of smoke, and great music. 2014's line-upincluded Damian Marley, Bunny Wailer, Chuck Fenda, John Holt,Luciano, Tony Rebel, Anthony Cruz, Terry Linen, Queen Ifrica, I-Wayne, Jah Cure, Bushman, Capleton and many more. [ Rebel
Salute ]
TBA First FestFamily Fun
Day &Concert
JamaicaCollege
(Football Field),189 Old Hope
Road, Kingston
Gospel giants. Admission: J$500 adults, J$200 children. 10AM 10PM (Concert starts @ 4pm); Part of the proceeds from FIRST
FEST will benefit the Jamaica Red Cross. (Last held 1-1-2013)[Facebook ]
TBA Shaggy &Friends
2015BenefitConcert
The Lawns of Jamaica
House, HopeRoad, Kingston
Performers included Taurus Riley, Chronixx, Konshens, Neyo,Shaggy, Tessanne Chin, Assassin, Wayne Marshall, Pinchers,
Admiral Bailey, Elephant Man. All proceeds benefit BustamanteHospital for Children. Early bird (by 12/25) tickets: J$4,000,
J$8,000, $16,000. 6PM. Concert starts @ 8pm. (Last held 1-4-2014) [ Facebook ]
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TBA 274thAnnual
AccompongMaroonFestival
Accompong, St Elizabeth
Celebrated by the Maroons of Western Jamaica, the descendantsof runaway slaves. The festival features the traditional dancing,
singing, Maroon feast and ceremonies. (Last held Jan 4-5, 2014)
TBA JamaicaJunior
Theatre(JJT)
SeasonOpens
Phillip Sherlock
Centre for theCreative Arts,University of
the West IndiesMona Campus,1 Sherlock Dr.,
Kingston 7
This year's production of "Alladin" opens January 10 and runs
until February 23. Jamaica Junior Theatre is the only musicaltheatre company for children in Jamaica and has offered decades
of high-quality performances to benefit children's charities inJamaica. [ Facebook ]
TBA Rotary Clubof Liguanea
Plains 5KRun
Hope Gardens,Kingston
The Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains hosts their annual 5K in thescenic Hope Gardens. Race proceeds support their ongoing
Rotary projects at the National Chest Hospital's Dental Lab andthe New Providence Primary School. Race start is 7:00am and
online registration is open until Thursday, January 9th. (Last held1-12-2014) [ Registration ]
TBA 3rd AfricanDrum Circle
Negril Treehouse
Resort, NormanManley
Boulevard,
Negril,Westmoreland
Drummers, Percussionist, Dancers, Vendors. Bring your drums,shakers and dancing feet. **If you are not staying at the TreeHouse, there is a daily participation fee of $40.00 which will
include dinner** (Last held Jan 17-20, 2014) [ African Drum Circle
TBA All JamaicaPolo
Tournament
Caymanas,Portmore, St.
Catherine
Hosted by Kingston Polo Club. (Last held 1-18-2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA 2nd AnnualNegril Jerk& ReggaeFestival
Wavz Beach,Negril,
Westmoreland
The festival features Live Reggae by Kiprich, Terry Linen, JahMason, D'Angel, Local Acts, Jerk Cuisines, Crafts and a Kiddies
Village. Bring the entire Family and enjoy the days activities.Come for the Food stay for the Fun. 1PM to 11PM. Charity
fundraiser. Admission: Kids J$500 [Includes rides], Adults J$1000Presold J$1200@ Gate, Tourist Plan US$35 (Entrance & MixDrinks/Beer) (Last held 1-19-2014) [ Facebook or Facebook ]
TBA 30th AnnualJSP HighMountain
Coffee 10K& 5K Road
Race
Williamsfield,Manchester
A challenging and extremely popular race, starting at theoverhead bridge in Williamsfield. (Last held 1-26-2014) [ High Mtn
10K]
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TBA 19th AnnualJamaicaJazz &Blues
Festival
Greenfield Stadium,Trelawny
High-caliber musicians bring the house down for the annual weeklong festival of R&B, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Latin and other music
types. The 2014 Festival line-up featured Toni Braxton, ChakaKhan, Aaron Neville, Joe, Beres Hammond, Crisette Michelle,
Crystal Gayle, Marcia Griffiths, Chronixx, Protoje and manyothers. Stadium is @ 25 miles east of Montego Bay. (Last held
Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2014) [ Jazz & Blues ]
FEBRUARY 2015
DATE EVENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION
1-6 Bob MarleyBirthday
Celebrations
Islandwide Stage shows, exhibitions and other events at variouslocations around the island to celebrate the birthday of the
reggae giant
1-6 23rd Annual BobMarley Birthday
Bash
MX3 Lawn,Negril,
Westmoreland
Tribute to the King of Reggae including cultural activitiessuch as drumming, Jonkunoo dancers, authentic Jamaican
food and International Reggae Acts. [ Facebook ]
15(TBC)
Fi Wi SintingJamaican Folk
Festival
Somerset Falls,Hope Bay,Portland
Annual celebration of Jamaicas rich African heritage. Thelargest African History Month event in Jamaica with aart/craft marketplace, great food, traditional music and
dance. Read more about the Festival in our recent post.10AM-8:30PM. Admission J$800, Children J$300 andStudents with ID $500. (Last held 2/16/2014) [ Fi Wi Sinting
18 ASHWEDNESDAY
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
18 58th AnnualHague
AgriculturalShow
Hague,Trelawny
Gives the farmers of Trelawny an opportunity to showcase& sell their produce. Enjoy livestock judging & the crowningof the Trelawny Farm Queen competition. (Always held on
Ash Wednesday) [ Hague Show ]
TBA Jamaica Junior Theatre (JJT)
Season
Phillip Sherlock Centre for theCreative Arts,University of
the West IndiesMona Campus,1 Sherlock Dr.,
Kingston 7
Jamaica Junior Theatre is the only musical theatrecompany for children in Jamaica and has offered decadesof high-quality performances to benefit children's charities
in Jamaica. (Last held 1/20-2/23/14)[ Facebook ]
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TBA Trench TownFestival JaMIN
at the Bass
Ambassador Theatre, 1 1/2 Collie Smith
Drive, TrenchTown, Kingston,
Jamaica
Song competition staged at the old, renowned, open-air Ambassador Theatre in Trench Town. Since in the 1950s,this historic Theatre became the cradle of reggae music. Itlaunched the careers of a host of reggae artistes including
Bunny and Scully, Alton Ellis, Derrick Harriot, Bob Andy,Toots and the Maytals and of course Bob Marley and The
Wailers. (Last held 2/2/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA ReggaeWednesday - THE
GENESIS:Featuring Mento,
Folk, Jazz,Classical, Ska
and Reggae
EmancipationPark, Oxford
Road, Kingston5, New
Kingston,Jamaica
Live concerts produced and presented by the JamaicaReggae Industry Association (JaRIA) every Wednesday in
February (5, 12, 19 & 26) in Emancipation Park,highlighting the social backdrop and genres of Reggae,
from Mento to Dancehall. 6PM to 10PM. (Last held2/5/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA 10th AnnualNegril Rotary
Donkey Races &Family Fun Day
Bash
Wavz Negril Beach, Negril,Westmoreland
. Family funday with childrens rides, games, amusementstalls and prizes along with music, food and bar. Thrilling
donkey races are a unique addition to the day's festivities!Gates open at 10am; donkey races at 12:00 noon. Adm:
J$600 adults, J$200 children under 12. Free face paintingand gate prizes. Proceeds benefit early childhood literacy
programs in the Negril area. (Last held 2/9/2014)[Facebook ] [Negril Rotary Club ]
TBA ReggaeWednesday -
REGGAEPRAISE:
featuring topJamaican gospel
groups.
EmancipationPark, Oxford
Road, Kingston5, New
Kingston,Jamaica
Live concerts produced and presented by the JamaicaReggae Industry Association (JaRIA) every Wednesday in
February (5, 12, 19 & 26) in Emancipation Park,highlighting the social backdrop and genres of Reggae,
from Mento to Dancehall. 6PM to 10PM. (Last held2/12/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA Valentines Dinner Under the Stars
GoldenEyeHotel and
Resort,Oracabessa,
St. Mary,
Jamaica
Enjoy a romantic dinner, live music & a bonfire with your sweetheart. US$100 per person which includes a bottle of
wine. Reservations are required. Phone: 876.622.9007.(Last held 2/14/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA Love on theWaterfront at Pier
One
Pier One,Howard CookeBlvd., MontegoBay, Jamaica
Enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day menu with delectableflavours from the sea. Free gift for the ladies. Starting at
5PM. J$6,000 per couple (about US$60). Call for reservations. Phone: 876.286.7208. (Last held 2/14/2014)
[Website ]
TBA "Decadent Duet"Valentine's Day
Trident Hotel,Port Antonio,
Dine on a 3-course meal which includes 2 glasses of wineper person and a box of chocolates. Enjoy a live
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Dinner @ Mike'sSupper Club
Jamaica performance by the All-Star Jazz Band. From 7PM.US$150 per couple. Call for reservations. Phone:
876.633.7100. (Last held 2/14/2014) [ Facebook ] [Website ]
TBA Jamaica ReggaeIndustry (JaRIA)Honour Awards
Courtleigh Auditorium,
New Kingston,Jamaica
World class red carpet awards show at The Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston, Jamaica. Outstanding
professionals will be honored for their contribution to theindustry. Tickets will go on sale in January 2014 at
$5000.00 per person. (Last held 2/15/2014) [ Website ]
TBA Sugar Cane Ball -Truman Capote'sBlack and White
Ball
Round Hill Resort,
Montego Bay,St. James
An annual fundraising event for Hanover Charities. Thisyear, enjoy the presence of his Royal Highness, Prince
Michael of Kent , GCVO. Cocktails start at 7pm, dinner anddancing follow at 8pm. Dress in Black and White! (Last
held 2/15/2014) [ Website ]
TBA Jamaica FattaTyre Biking
Festival
St Mary & NorthCoast
Week-long mountain biking extravaganza that highlightsJamaica's unique, vibrant culture and awesome trails. (Last
held 2/15-2/22/2014) [ Fat Tyre Fest ]
TBA 17th AnnualSagicor SigmaCorporate Run
2014
EmancipationPark, Oxford
Road, Kingston5, New
Kingston
Starting at 7:30 a.m. more than 20,000 walkers, joggers,wheelchair racers and competitive runners will participatein what has become an annual tradition and undisputedlythe Caribbean's largest road race. (Last held 2/16/2014)
[Event Info ]
TBA Two SeasonsTalking Trees -
Kingston Edition
Lillian'sRestaurant,University of Technology,
237 Old HopeRd, Kingston
Enjoy the works of established and emerging local andinternational writers of novels, poetry, and journals.
Presented by Two Seasons Guest House. From 11AM to4PM. The Talking Trees Kingston Edition at Lillian's
Restaurant, Sunday February 16, 2014 is free to the public.Food and drink on sale. (Last held 2/16/2014) [ Event Info ]
TBA ReggaeWednesday -
PROGRESSIONS:featuring
performancesfrom differentstages of the
development of the music right
up to the present.
EmancipationPark, Oxford
Road, Kingston5, New
Kingston,Jamaica
FREE live concert produced and presented by the JamaicaReggae Industry Association (JaRIA) in EmancipationPark, highlighting the social backdrop and genres of
Reggae, from Mento to Dancehall. Bring your chairs andblankets. This is a BOOM Show featuring Chronixx,
Kabaka Pyramid, Keznamdi, Raging Fyah and more. 6PMto 10PM. (Last held 2/19/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA Oneness ReggaeFest
Rio NuevoVillage, Retreat,
St. Mary
Out of Many One Music. Reggae showcase, craftsvillage. Line-up includes The Congos, Yellowman, Abijah,
Dawn Penn, Sophia Brown, Edi Fitzroy. and more. J$2,500Early Bird (Last held 2/21-2/22/2014) [ Facebook ] [Website]
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TBA Sound SystemExplosion
Red StripeOval, 18
Spanish TownRd., Kingston
The popularity of the sound system in dancehall andJamaicas music in general is undeniable, and so ReggaeMonth will stage a Dance Party featuring three (3) popular
sound systems, that boast strong international brandrecognition and an established local base. (Last held
2/22/2014) [ Website ]
TBA Blue MountainMusic Festival
Holywell
RecreationPark, Blue
Mountains and John Crow
National Park (about 20 milesout of Kingston
on the IrishTown-
Newcastle
road)
Blue Mountain Music Festival is a blend of Reggae music,
culture, art and nature all mixed together in the cool BlueMountains of Jamaica. Third World, TOK, Chronixx,
Kabaka Pyramid, Keida, Jesse Royal and more to beannounced. General Admission - Adults J$2,500 Presold,J$3,000 @ Gate, Season pass: J$5,000, Children: J$500,
Outdoor camping: J$500; VIP Admissio n - One day:J$5,000; Season pass: J$7,500. (Last held 2/22-
2/23/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA WeddingSpectacular
JamaicaPegasus Hotel,
81 Knutsford Blvd., New Kingston,
Kingston 5
Kingston's largest two-day bridal event, with over 50exhibitors of Jamaica's best bridal service providers.
10a.m.- 8pm daily. Admission: J$500. (Last held 2/22-2/23/2014) [ Website ]
TBA All Jamaica Polo
Tournament
Caymanas,
Portmore, St.Catherine
Hosted by Kingston Polo Club (Last held 2/23/2014)
[Facebook ]
TBA Tribute to DennisBrown
KingstonWaterfront
A free to the public concert at the Kingstons picturesquewaterfront, in tribute to the Crown Prince of Reggae,
Dennis Brown. (Last held 2/23/2014) [ Website ]
TBA 4th Annual Peter Tosh Day Festival
Tosh Memorial Garden,Belmont,
Westmoreland
A tribute to Peter Tosh, one of the world's best-knownreggae artists and a devotee of Rastafari, who was killed in
1987 at age 42 during a home robbery. He may be mostknown for his song Legalize It . Tosh was awarded
Jamaica's fourth highest honor, the Order of Merit, in 2012.The festival will feature Andrew Tosh, Bushman, Jah Bouksand more. The festival begins at 6AM and will be broadcast
live on www.iriefm.com. (Last held 2/23/2014)
TBA ReggaeWednesday -
REGGAERUNWEH:
featuring Reggae
EmancipationPark, Oxford
Road, Kingston5, New
Kingston,
Live concerts produced and presented by the JamaicaReggae Industry Association (JaRIA) every Wednesday in
February (5, 12, 19 & 26) in Emancipation Park,highlighting the social backdrop and genres of Reggae,
from Mento to Dancehall. 6PM to 10PM. (Last held
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acts that havetaken the world
by storm.
Jamaica 2/26/2014) [ Facebook ]
MARCH 2015
DATE EVENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION
TBA All Jamaica PoloTournament-Final
Caymanas,Portmore, St.
Catherine
Hosted by Kingston Polo Club (Last held 3/2/2014)[Facebook ]
TBA Rainforest Seafood
and Music Festival
Catherine Hall
Entertainment Centre, MontegoBay, St. James
The event showcases seafood dishes prepared by
some of Jamaica's best chefs and all-dayentertainment to appeal to everyone. This year'slineup includes Etana, Tarrus Riley, Busy Signal, I-
Octane, Konshens, John Holt and more. 11AM-11PM. Tickets are J$700 presold, J$900 at the
gate, J$300 kids, J$3,500 VIP. Proceeds benefit alocal charity. Phone: 876.953.6688 (Last held
3/5/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA Negril Reggae Fest Roots BambooBeach, Negril
Reggae music; Mystikal Revolution featuring SizzlaKalonji, I-Wayne and more, live in concert. Show
time 10PM. Admission: US$15 pre-sold; US$17 atthe gate. More info:
[email protected]. (Last held3/5/2014)
TBA Brit Jam SpringBreak Music
Festival
Montego Bay, St.James
Daily events on the Hip Strip and other locations inMontego Bay. (Last held 3/5-3/12/2014) [ Website ]
TBA Carnival/Bacchanal Events take place
islandwidethroughout the
season
Reggae and soca music give Jamaica Carnival,
known as Bacchanal, its true Caribbean flavour andelectric atmosphere (Last year 3/7-4/27/2014)
TBA Japan Festival Ranny WilliamsEntertainment Centre, 36 HopeRoad, Kingston 10
The Embassy of Japan in Jamaica and the JapanFestival Committee present "Japan Festival" at theRanny Williams Entertainment Centre, proudlysponsored by Best Dressed Chicken. Immerseyourself in Japanese culture and customs! Fashionshow, food and entertainment. 4PM to 10PM.
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Scheduled to appear: Stranger Cole, Ken Boothe,Leroy Sibbles, John Holt, Marcia Griffiths, TOK andmore. Admission is FREE. (Last held 3/8/2014)[Facebook ]
TBA Kingston City Run Emancipation Park,Knutsford Blvd.,Kingston
Kingstonians, Jamaicans and friends/visitors toJamaica are welcome to participate in a 1/2Marathon or 5K race/walk with proceeds to benefit
projects for the homeless in Kingston. The routehighlights Kingstons most iconic attractionsincluding Emancipation Park, Devon House, HopeBotanical Gardens, Bob Marley Museum, ValeRoyal, Jamaica House and Kings House to name afew. The route will start at picturesqueEmancipation Park located on Knutsford Boulevard.1/2 Marathon starts at 6:00AM and 5K starts at7:00AM. (Last held 3/9/2014) Register online byMarch 4.
TBA 4th AnnualJamaica Coffee &
Rum Fest
Baronhall Estate,Cave Valley, St. Ann
Coffee farm tour. Indulge in coffee and rum drinks.Visit the coffee museum. Grand farmer's market
and other festivities. (Last year's event held3/15/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA ArtWalk 2015 31 Gloucester Ave.,on the "Hip Strip",Montego Bay
See Jamaicas finest visual artists. Fri: Noon to8PM; Sat & Sun: 10AM-8PM. Admission is FREE.(Last held 3/14-3/16/2014)
TBA JDF Military BandConcert
Hope Botanical Gardens, Kingston
Concert at the Shell Bandstand by the JamaicaDefence Force. 4PM to 6PM. Admission is FREE.
TBA Jamrockaz SpringBreak Beach Party
Sea Riv Hotel (near Little Ochie Seafood Restaurant), Alligator Pond, Saint Elizabeth/Manchester border
Spend a relaxed weekend on the beach and theriver with Hip Hop, Electronic, Rock, Alternative,Dancehall and Reggae Music. Friday: Hip Hop &Dancehall; Saturday: Rock, EDM & Pop; Sunday:Roots Rock Reggae. Bring your picnic, your drinks,your bathing suit and your energy! Liveperformances by The Therapist, Miguel James and
Jah Rain & the Iyah Vybz Kreation, and more. (Lastheld 3/21-3/23/2014) [ Facebook Events Page ]. ]BuyTickets ].
TBA Sunset CocoaJouvert Party
Hope Botanical Gardens, Kingston
Historical entrance. 4PM to Midnight. Must be 18and older with ID. (Last held 3/22/2014)
TBA Everyone's aWinner BestDressed Chicken
Hope Botanical Gardens, Kingston
5K, run or walk. This is the first event in the series.Race awards include overall and team categoriesplus age group trophies for the Run and Walk from
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5K Road Race 10 to 70 years and over. Bandstand. 5AM to 11AM.Entry fee is J$1,000 per person or pay J$2,500 for the 3-race series. (Last held 3/23/2014) Register here by March 14.
TBA Helen G EventsWedding Open
House
New KingstonConference Centre,
Kingston
Getting married? Spend the evening with Helen G,who will showcase Chasity Artistry Rashel Edwardsand her team, Devon Shaw from Jamaica Wedding
Photos, Unique Travel Service, DJ T, JamaicaWedding DJ's, Natalia Oh from the Flair, TafaneBuchsaecab, Damon Riley, Eskay Caterers, Mr
Detail Jamaica and much more. Time:1:00 pm to7:00 pm. Admission: J$1800 per couple or J$1000per person. To reserve consultation space and get
an event password, call 876.488.0093 /876.541.7772. (Last held 3/23/2014) [ Website ]
TBA Earth Hour Concert
2016
Ranny Williams
Entertainment Centre, 36 HopeRoad, Kingston 10
3rd staging of the Jamaicansmusic.com Earth Hour
Concert. 6PM-Midnite. Admission: Free. Earth Hour is the single, largest, symbolic mass participationevent in the world, born out of a hope of mobilizingpeople to take action on climate change. (Last held3/29/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA St. Mary JamaicaFestival
Boscobel BeachClub, Oracabessa,St. Mary, Jamaica
Music and fun for the benefit of Caymanas GladeSchool. Pre-sold tickets J$1,200; call 876.490.0169or 876.449.1315. (Last held 3/29/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA Jamaica OrchidSociety Show
Jamaica Horticultural Society's ExhibitionHall, Gibson Drive,
Hope Pastures,Kingston
Stroll amid a stunning array of exotic orchids of various shapes, sizes and colors. The JamaicaOrchid Society organizes this annual event to
celebrate the beauty and variety of these gorgeousblooms. Plant enthusiasts visit the show to judgethe winners. (Last held 3/29-3/30/2014) [ Orchid
Show ]
TBA Colour Festival Hope Botanical Gardens, Kingston
Outdoor music festival. With similar events held inLatin America, United States and Europe, the
festival is a global party which sees patronsenjoying the message of happiness and throwingcoloured powder in the air. Historical entrance. 4PMto Midnight. (Last held 3/3/2014)
TBA Misty Bliss Holywell Recreation Area, Blue Mountains
Celebrates the natural and cultural resources of theBlue and John Crow Mountains National Park. Thisis a cultural festival featuring traditional Jamaican
music, dance, Maroon drummers, 'old time'Jamaican foods such as jerk pork, crayfish
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rundown, roast yam, dukunno and chocolate tea, amarketplace with fresh produce, craft items and
tree seedlings, and activities for the kids. (Last held3-3-13) [ Misty Bliss ]
TBA Jamaica BicycleBash
James Bond Beach,Oracabessa, St.Mary
Celebration of Jamaicas unique and vibrantbicycling culture. Stunt demonstrations throughoutthe day, a kiddies area for the young ones to get on
a bike. Gates open 10am, Registration closes12noon, first race 12:30pm; Admission: $200w/bicycle, $300 without. (Last held 3-17-2013)
TBA Elasha Springfest Truro SportsComplex, Burnt Savannah, Negril,Westmoreland
Entertainment, fun events, ministry and witnessingactivities. Dubbed the ultimate spring breakexperience, the festival will see performances fromlocal and international gospel artistes. (Last eventheld 3-23-2013)
April 2015
DATE EVENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION
3 GOOD FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
3(TBC)
18th AnnualMelrose Farm
Family Fun Dayand KiteFestival
Melrose Farm,Claremont, St.
Ann
The festival is a mixture of kite flying, entertainment andfamily-oriented activities. Kite-flying competition; bounceabout,mechanical bull, water slides, rock climbing, trains, and merry-go-round. The entertainment package will feature the likes of Elephant Man and Bounty Killer. Children are admitted free.
Gates open 10AM. [ Gleaner article ]
3-6(TBC)
Montego Bay Yacht Club
Easter Regatta
Montego Bay Yacht Club,
Montego Bay,
St James
Exciting, fun cruises and yacht races. This Easter Regatta is afeast of maritime activity in the beautiful surroundings of
Montego Bay. The first leg of the event is a race to Mosquito
Cove, marking the start of a series of races in various classesheld over the Easter weekend. Join in or watch from the
harbour. [ Easter Regatta ]
4(TBC)
Smirnoff Bacchanal
Beach J'Ouvert
James Bond Beach,
Oracabessa,St. Mary
Carnival celebration! 18 and older only. All-inclusive with foodon sale. Adm: J$5,500 pre-sold; J$6,500 at the gate. VIP:
J$8,500 includes premium bar and food. 1PM-10PM. [ Websiteor Facebook ]
5 EASTER HOLIDAY
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SUNDAY
5 NDTC AnnualEaster Morning
of Music andMovement
The LittleTheatre, 4
Tom RedcamDr., Kingston
5
The National Dance Theatre Company presents its annualEaster Sunday sunrise performance, starting at 6:00 AM. Thisyear they will celebrate the life of Eddy Thomas, co-founder of the NDTC and a pioneer of Jamaican modern contemporarydance, who passed away on April 10, 2014, at the age of 82.
Tickets: J$1,000. Call the box office at 876.926.6129 for
reservations. [ Facebook ]
5(TBC)
Easter Egg-Citement
Hope Zoo,Hope
Gardens and Zoo, Kingston
Easter egg hunt, donkey cart ride, Easter hat competition,games, prizes, entertainment and fun stuff for kids. 1PM to
8PM. Admission: J$1,500. [ Facebook ]
5(TBC)
Marbana PortAntonio
Frenchman'sCove,
Portland
Carnival celebration! Listen to sizzling beats by Trinidadsmost-loved DJ team Nuphoric, Jamaicas Kurt Riley & Jazzy Tfrom Renaissance. Hourly entertainment: Female Dancers in
Carnival Costumes, Steel Pan Band, Congo Drummers, FireBreathers & Beach side Bonfires. All-inclusive: J$7,000. 11AM-7PM. [Website ]
5(TBC)
Montego Bay Yacht ClubEaster Egg
Hunt
Montego Bay Yacht Club,
Montego Bay,St. James
Easter egg hunt, Easter hat competition, hula hoopcompetition, egg and spoon competitions, games, prizes,
entertainment and fun stuff for kids. 1PM to 8PM. Admission:J$600; $500 for members. 11AM to 4PM. []
6 EASTERMONDAY
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
6(TBC)
St. ElizabethHorticultural
Society AnnualFlower Show
IndependencePark, Black
River, St Elizabeth
Held on Easter Monday since 1963, this is one of the mostpopular flower shows, with beautiful displays, plants on sale,live steel band and marching band music, fun stuff for kids
6(TBC)
CanboulayBreakfast Party
Trident Castle,Dolphin Bay,
Portland (changed from
Rodney Hall Estate)
Carnival breakfast celebration! On Easter Monday morning, join us on the lush lawns of the Trident Castle in Portland withcoconut trees and the view of the beach. Music by DJ Sanjayand Dei Musicale from Trinidad & Tobago. 18 + older. Great
menu. Tickets are pre-sold only for J$4,000. Tickets will beavailable beginning Monday, April 14, 2014. Only 500 tickets
will be available so get yours early. 6:00AM to 2:00PM.[Facebook ]
6(TBC) Texaco with
TechronCARNIVAL OFSPEED Easter
Dover Raceway,
near Brown'sTown, St. Ann
Jamaica Race Drivers Club presents their much-anticipatedEaster Monday meet. Presold general admission is J$1,000
(J$1,500 at the gate). Presold paddock pass is J$2,500(J$3,000 at the gate). For VIP for Pit Stop and Ultra all-
inclusive VIP prices, see website. Off-road go-karts will be
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Race Meet #1 available for rent in the infield, and entertainment for kids willbe provided. Qualifying at 9AM; racing starts at 11AM. If
driving from the North Coast, turn off the North Coast Highwayat either Runaway or Discovery Bay and head inland towards
Brown's Town. [ JRDC ] or [Facebook ]
6(TBC)
St. Ann KiteFestival (aka
JamaicaInternationalKite Festival)
Shazz Entertainment
Grounds,Richmond,Priory, St.
Anns Bay (Beside Shazz Gas Station)
Held on Easter Monday for the last 10 years, this is one of themost popular festivals with fun stuff for kids, contests for the
adults and always a great line-up for the evening musicalentertainment. Enjoy kite-flying, food, fun, marching bands,mento bands, a kids village and a solid line-up of musicalartists, including: Romain Virgo, Khago, Macka Diamond,
Kiprich and more. The music starts after 7 pm. 876-281-8900.[Promo video ] [Read our post for more info ]
6(TBC)
Fun Fest HopeBotanical Gardens,
Kingston
Enjoy Easter Sunday family entertainment from 10AM to 7PM.Enter at the Eastern Entrance. Admission: J$600 for adults
and J$300 for children over 5. [ Facebook ]
6(TBC)
St Mary AgriExpo
Gray's InnSports
Complex, Annotto Bay,
St.
Enjoy the 29th anniversary of the St. Mary Agri Expo whichprovides farmers of the parish an opportunity to showcase thebest of their agricultural products. Second largest of Jamaica's
agricultural events. Farmers market and lots of family fun.[Facebook ]
6(TBC)
Montpelier AgriculturalShow
Montpelier Show Grounds, St James
An opportunity for hard working farmers to showcase their work. Lots of entertainment and Kids Village. [Montpelier AgShow]
6(TBC)
James &Friends
EducationProgramme's
Easter Funday
Mount Clair,May Pen,Clarendon
Bounce-about, merry-go-round, games, prizes, food,entertainment and fun stuff for kids. Admission: FREE.
6(TBC)
Friends of St.Ann Kite
Festival &Family Funday
SevilleHeritage Park,
Priory, St. Ann
Not connected with the St. Ann Kite Festival (JamaicaInternational Kite Festival) and this event's name may change
due to a court injunction over use of the festival's name.Games, prizes, food and fun stuff for kids with evening
entertainment. 10AM to 11:45PM..
6(TBC)
Trelawny YamFestival
Albert TownSquare,
Trelawny
Nobody pays homage to the yam quite like the Jamaicans.Explore the diverse delights of this humble root vegetable at
the Trelawny Yam Festival. The festival usually takes place onEaster Monday, but was not held in 2014.
TBA Expo Jamaica National Jamaicas largest and longest running trade show with over
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Arena,Kingston
150 buyers from over 30 countries, including Jamaica,attending to see, taste and feel authentic Jamaican productsfor purchase and distribution in their home countries. (Last
event held 4/3-4/6/2014) [ Expo Jamaica ]
TBA JamaicaCricket Festival
Sabina Park,Kingston
Taking place at 3 locations across the island from April 3rd to April 17th, the tournament sponsored by Irish-owned mobilephone operator, Digicel comprises one three-day match, two
ODIs, six Twenty20 matches and one 50-over match over thetwo-week period. It will feature West Indies, Ireland, Canada
and Jamaica. (Last event held 4/3-4/18/2014) [ Digicel Cricket ]
TBA Creations! TheInternational
CreativeConvention and
Trade Show
Sunset Jamaica
Grande, OchoRios, St. Ann
2nd Staging. First show of its kind to be held in the Caribbean.(Last event held 4/3-4/6/2014) [Creations Jamaica]
TBA Bird WatchingWalking Tour
HopeBotanical Gardens,Kingston
Meet at the Parade and join in a walking tour of the groundsfrom 6:45am to 8:30am to see how many beautiful species of
Jamaica's colorful birds you can spot (and photograph). Admission: J$200 (@ US$2.00). [ Facebook ]
TBA Run/Walk 5Kfor At-Risk
Girls
HopeBotanical Gardens,Kingston
Join the Rotary Club of St. Andrew for the Run/Walk 5K toraise funds for at-risk girls who are 18+ but no longer in the
care of the state. From 7am to 9am at Hope Gardens. Generalentry: J$1,000; students with ID J$800. (Last event held
4/5/2014). Register online here .
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.TBA Jake's Treasure
Beach Off-RoadTriathlon
Jake's At TreasureBeach,
TreasureBeach, St Elizabeth
The Jamaicans might have a reputation for being laid-back,but Jake's Off-Road Triathlon on Treasure Beach contradicts
this with its grueling 500-meter swim, 25km mountain bike rideand 7km country run. Both individuals and relay teams canparticipate. (Last event held 4/12/2014.) [ Jake's Triathlon or
Facebook ]
TBA All JamaicaPolo
Tournament-Final
Caymanas,Portmore, St.
Catherine
Hosted by Kingston Polo Club (Last event held 4/13/2014.)[Facebook ]
TBA Everyone's aWinner BestDressedChicken 6KRoad Race
HopeBotanical Gardens,Kingston
6K, run or walk. This is the second event in the series. Raceawards include overall and team categories plus age grouptrophies for the Run and Walk from 10 to 70 years and over.Bandstand. 5AM to 11AM. Entry fee is J$1,000 per person.(Last event held 4/13/2014.) Register here.
TBA Boston Jerk Boston Portland is pleased to be hosting the Tropicana Tropics Boston
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Festival Community Centre,
Boston Bay,Portland
Jerk Festival as it is only befitting that the biggest jerk festivalin the country is being held at the true authentic home of jerk,which is Boston. Usually held on Easter Sunday. NOTE: This
is the original home of jerk but is NOT the Portland JerkFestival which is now held in July. (Last year's event held 3-31-
2013)
TBA Pandemonium -The CarnivalExperience
The Golf
Academy,New Kingston
Featuring Machel Montano and Shaggy. 8:00PM - 2:00AM.
[Facebook ]
TBA Jamaica VisualArts Exhibition
Bloomfield Great House,8 Perth Rd.,Mandeville,Manchester
Exhibition of 80 original works of art that received the highestawards in the 2013 Jamaica Visual Arts Competition.Presented by the JCDC. Some artworks are for sale. Admission is free. Hours: 10AM to 6PM each day.
TBA 1st Jamaica ITF
Senior TennisChampionships
Tryall Tennis
Centre, Tryall Club,Montego Bay,
St. James
This inaugural event will have men and womens over 35-80
singles and doubles. A portion of the proceeds benefit theHelping Hands Jamaica Foundation. [ ITF Tennis Registration ][More info ]
TBA GATFFEST(Greater
August TownFilm Festival)
Courtleigh Auditorium, 85
Knutsford Blvd.,
Kingston 5
The Caribbean's biggest community film festival showcasinglocal, regional and international short films. (Last held 4/24-
4/27/2014) [More info]
TBA AppletonBacchanal
J'Ouvert
Mas Camp,Stadium
North, Arthur Wint Dr,Kingston
Carnival celebration! Entertainment by KES the Band, PatriceRoberts and more. Adm: J$2,500 pre-sold; J$3,000 at the
gate. 18+ to drink. VIP All-Inclusive: J$5,000 pre-sold, J$6,000at the gate (18+). Time: 10PM. Tickets will be available at the
Mas Camp, Pita Grill , Mega Mart- Waterloo and Portmore, Ammars - Village/Mall , Sovereign, Kings Street one week
before the event. (Last held 4/25/2014.) [ Website or Facebook
TBA Reuben
Explosion -Part 2
McGregor
Community Centre (off LongstanTerrace),
Kingston 10
Featuring Capleton, Exile Di Brave, Jesse Royal, Mikey
General and more. Contribution: J$500. (Last held 4/26/2014.)
TBA JamaicaHorticultural
Society AnnualFlower Show
JHS Show Grounds,
HopePastures,
Hope Estate,
Founded in 1955, the annual flower show featurescompetitions in Horticulture, Floral Design and Educational
Exhibits with ribbons and trophies awarded in each. Lectures,demonstrations and commercial vendors. Saturday 9AM to
6PM, Sunday 9AM to 5:30PM. Adults J$500, children under 12
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Kingston 6 J$100. (Last held 4/26-4/27/2014.) [ Facebook ]
TBA WestmorelandCurry Festival
ManningsSchool,Savanna-la-Mar,Westmoreland
Regarded as the biggest leading annual curry food show in theCaribbean. Over 15,000 patrons attend the event. There agamut of cultural culinary influences carried over from thehistory of the Amerindians, West Africa, and Spanish, French,East Indians, Portuguese, Dutch, English, Lebanese and EastIndians are normally displayed. Good food and entertainment.
Admission: J$700.00 Pre-sold, J$1000.00 at the gate,J$500.00 children under 12. (Last held 4/27/2014.)[Westmoreland Curry Fest ]
TBA 5th Annual DisPoem Wordz &Agro Festival
Hope Bay Beach,
Portland
Poetry/Reggae Art form and Agricultural Products expo &stage show for local and international patrons to taste
authentic Jamaica in a literary Agricultural Farm. The show isnormally 95% spoken word and 5% acoustic roots reggae
performance. Scheduled: RasTakura, Mutaburuka, NoMaddzand more. Admission: J$800/US$9 pre-sold; J$1,200/US$13 at
the gate. Gates open 6AM. Show: 10AM to 6PM. (Last held4/27/2014.) [ Facebook ]
TBA Green Run2014: In
Support of Portland BightProtected Area
VereTechnical
High School,Hayes,
Clarendon
The Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM) hosts its first annual Earth Day-Green Walk/Run 2014 in
support of the conservation of the Portland Bight Protected Area, Jamaica's largest protected area. Race starts at 7:00AM
sharp with 250 supporters using the roadway between Vereand Lionel Town. At the end of the race, there will be a prizegiving ceremony at Pawsey Park, Lionel Town, Clarendon,
beginning at 11:30AM. Individual registration- J$1,500.Registration closes April 18. Contact 876.289.8253 or 876.292.7625 for more info. (Last held 4/27/2014.) [ Facebook
TBA BacchanalJamaica
Carnival RoadParade
Kingston Culmination of carnival festivities when rhythms, colors andmovements explode on the streets of Kingston with the
presentation of the parade of bands. [ Facebook ]
TBA International
Jazz DayConcert
On the Lawns
of DevonHouse, HopeRd., Kingston
Featuring: International jazz pianist Orville Hammond, guitarist
Maurice Gordon, Italian guitarist Samuele Vivian and musicianIbo Cooper. Time: 7:00PM to 9:00 PM. Admission: FREE (Lastheld 4/20/2014.) [ Facebook ]
TBA St. Ann Agri-Expo
Addison Park,Brown's Town,
St. Ann
Highlights agriculture, agro-processing & environmentalpractices. Champion Farmer competition. (Last held 4-13-
2013)
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MAY 2015
DATE EVENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION
10(TBC)
Mother's DayBrunch @
Trident Castle
Trident Castle, Anchovy, Port
Antonio,Portland
Take Mom to a special Mother's Day Brunch at the TridentCastle. Time: 11AM to 4PM. Brunch is buffet style. Live
entertainment by the renowned Jolly Boys. And be sure to askfor a tour of the historic Trident Castle! Reservations:
876.633.7000, 876.993.7000, [email protected].
10(TBC)
Mother's DayBrunch @Strawberry
Hill
TheRestaurant at
Strawberry Hill, NewcastleRd., Irish Town
Treat mom to a fabulous brunch with a complimentary cocktailfor her and mini spa treatments on the main lawn overlooking
Kingston. 876.944.8400 or [email protected]
10(TBC) "Mother's DayJazz & Brunch JamaicaPegasusHotel, 81Knutsford
Boulevard,Kingston 5
Take your mother out on Mother's Day! Wealth Magazine inassociation with The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel presents "Jazzand Brunch". Excite your tastebuds with the culinary stylings of
Chef Evrol Ebanks of Rainforest Seafoods. [ Facebook ]
10(TBC)
Mother's DayJazz at
Redbones
RedbonesBlues Cafe, 1 Argyle Rd.,Kingston 10
Fixed price menu of J$3,200 which features many deliciousdishes, including a choice of one starter, main course and
dessert for that special woman in our lives. Time: 2:00PM to9:00PM. Reservations recommended: 876.978.8262,
876.978.6091. [ Facebook ]
10(TBC)
JCF BandConcert
HopeBotanical Gardens,Kingston
Mother's Day concert in the garden at the Shell Bandstand bythe Jamaica Constabulary Force Band. 4PM to 6PM. Admissionis FREE. [ Facebook ]
10(TBC)
11th Annual"To Mom WithLove" Show
Lime Golf Academy,
New Kingston
Bring your mom to enjoy Mother's Day performances bypopular R&B singers and local acts. Gates open at 5PM and
show time is 7PM.
10(TBC)
Mama Love @Klub
Kokonutz
ClubKokonutz,Reading,
Montego Bay,St. James
Time: 10:00PM. [ Facebook ]
25 LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
25(TBC)
Manchester Horticultural
Showgrounds,Ward Avenue,
This horticultural society has met for 130 years and celebratesSpring with this well-respected and very popular flower show
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SocietyFlower Show
Mandeville,Manchester
and competition. 09:00am to 03:00pm. Held every year onLabour Day.
25 NationalLabour Day
Concert
Waterfront,Kingston
Live music. Time: 8:00PM.
31 Last Sundays
@ NationalGallery
National
Gallery of Jamaica, 12 Ocean Blvd,
Block C (entrance onOrange St.),
Kingston
On the last Sunday of each month, the NGJ features special
exhibitions from 11:00AM to 4:00PM, with free admission for alland free tours and gallery-based childrens activities. There areoften special films or special performances. The gift and coffeeshop are also open, and contributions to the donations box arewelcomed. Call 876.922.1561 or email to [email protected].
[Website ]
TBA St. CatherineHigh School
Annual BBQ &Stage Show
St. CatherineHigh School,
35 St. John'sRd., SpanishTown, St.Catherine
Event is sponsored by Friends Of St Catherine WorldwideNetwork and St. Catherine H.S Alumni Association. Proceeds
from the event will be designated towards rehabilitation of theplaying field and construction of a state of the art running track.Performing artists include: Chronixx, Kiprich, Craggis, Gaza
Kim, Cherine and more. Tickets are J$1,200; students with IDJ$1,000. Phone: 876.586.6107. (Last held 5-2-2014)
[Facebook ]
TBA JamaicaInternationalInvitational
Meet
National Stadium,Kingston
The world's premier athletes compete. (Last held 5-3-2014)[Website ]
TBA GeneralAviation
Day/OpenHouse
Tinson Pen Aerodrome,
MarcusGarvey Dr.,Kingston 11
Fun day for aviation enthusiasts. There will be static and aerialdisplays. Take pictures with pilots and airplanes, get informationof flight training, see the military in action and win free flights or
take a flight of your own around the city. Aviation ClubJamaica's registered members enter free with club T Shirt and
will received discounts on flights. Entry fee: J$200. Time:10:00AM to 4:00PM. (Last held 5-3-2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA St. James
HorticulturalSociety
Annual Flower Show
Montego River
Gardens,Porto Bello,St. James
Saturday: Noon to 6PM, Sunday 9AM to 5PM. Tickets: J$500;
children under 12 are free. (Last held 5/3-4/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA Puma Fortis5K Run/Walk
KingstonCollege, 2A
North Street,Kingston
The PUMA FORTIS 5K Run & Walk aims to raise funds tobenefit the students of Kingston College and to provide a
special contribution to the Alpha Boys Home. The event willstart at 7AM at North Street and South Camp Road. Entry Fee -$1,000 per person. Visit the website to register an individual or
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team. Race packages can be collected on Thursday and Friday,May 1 - 2 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Running Events Limited,
87-89 Tower Street, Kingston; and on Saturday, May 3 atKingston College, 2A North Street, Kingston from 12 noon to4:00pm. THERE IS NO NUMBER PICK-UP ON RACE DAY.
(Last held 5-4-2014) [ Website ]
TBA "Spring IntoFashion"
Fashion Show
Residence of
the CanadianHigh
Commissioner,14 Seymour
Ave., Kingston6
Enjoy high fashion mingle on the lawn support Canadian
Women's Club of Jamaica charities, including the NationalYouth Orchestra. Fashions by Courtney Washington, Elan for Women, Bill Edwards, Iana Dixon, Tasha, Hats by Cinderella
Hats, Megan Allison Jewelry, and more. Time: 5:00PM. Tickets:J$1,500, available at Chronicles (Manor Park), CannonballCafe, Tea Tree Creperie. (Last held 5-4-2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA "EveningBreeze"
Charity Event
JoJo's, 12 Waterloo
Road,
Kingston
Dance to tunes from the '80s and beyond to raise funds for Kidney Dialysis Support. Time: 6PM to Midnight. J$1,000 pre-
sold, J$1,500 at the gate. (Last held 5-4-2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA 3rd AnnualNuttall/Wata
5K Run &Walk
Nuttall Memorial
Hospital, 6 Caledonia Avenue,
Kingston 5
Proceeds from the 5K Road Race will be used to refurbish andequip Nuttall Memorial Hospital's patient rooms on the General
and Maternity Wards. The 5K race starts and finishes onCaledonia Avenue at the main hospital entrance. The course
promises to be fast and enjoyable to runners and walkers of allfitness levels. Start time: 6:30AM. Entry Fee - J$1,000 per
person. Visit the website to register individuals or teams. (Lastheld 5-10-2014) [ Website ]
TBA "Thank YouMama" Family
Fun Day
Rhodes Hall High School,Orange Bay (15 min from
Negril),Westmoreland
An "old school" day & evening of fun for everyone, with facepainting and a Bounce-About for the kids, motorcycle trickriding, and music in the evening provided by international
recording artists Daddy U Roy, General Trees and Little Twitch. Admission is J$1,000 and J$500 for all Mothers. (Last held 5-
10-2014)
TBA All JamaicaPolo
Tournament-Championship
Caymanas,Portmore, St.
Catherine
Hosted by Kingston Polo Club (Last held 5-11-2014) [ Facebook
TBA Everyone's aWinner BestDressedChicken 7KRoad Race
HopeBotanical Gardens,Kingston
7K, run or walk. This is the final event in the series. Raceawards include overall and team categories plus age grouptrophies for the Run and Walk from 10 to 70 years and over.Bandstand. 5AM to 11AM. (Last held 5-15-2014)
TBA Clipper Roundthe World
Errol FlynnMarina, Port
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet once againarrives in Jamaica from Panama on or about May 16th. Since
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Yacht RaceFleet in Port
Antonio,Portland
1996, the race has given amateur/professional teams thechance to sail around the world covering 40,000 miles, visiting
14 ports on 6 continents, in the worlds longest ocean racewhich lasts about 11 months. Jamaica is the 13th leg of the 16-leg race that starts & ends in London, UK. There will be lots of
festivities around the Marina as the crews relax in Jamaicabefore beginning the next leg of the race to New York on
Saturday, May 24th. Jamaica has competed 3 times and isrepresented in the race this year by the yacht, JAMAICA Get AllRight. (Last event held 5/16-24/2014) [ Gleaner article ] [Follow
the race at the official website ]
TBA HolisticHealing Expo
Stella MarisChurch Hall,
62 Shortwood Road,
Kingston 8
Second staging of the event to introduce practitioners of alternative therapies to the general public. 10AM to 4PM.
Admission is FREE. Phone: 876.464.5929. (Last event held 5-17-2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA Flow MoBayCity Run
Old Hospital Park,
Gloucester Ave., Montego
Bay, St.James
5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run in support of underprivileged youthsin western Jamaica to help them fulfill their dreams and
aspirations of attaining tertiary level education. Call876.392.6566, 876.381.3857, 876.952.1408 or email
[email protected] for details. (Last event held 5-18-2014)[Facebook ]
TBA Style WeekJamaica
Saint International
Jamaica,
Kingston
Fashionistas will converge in Kingston Jamaica for another edition of the annual StyleWeek. Created by Dewight Peters,
CEO of modeling agency Saint International, Styleweek aims to
showcase the work of new and established designers. (Lastheld 5/21-25/2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA 8th AnnualSmallBusinessExpo &Conference
Grand Ballroom,JamaicaPegasusHotel,Kingston
An expo for micro and small business owners to gain guidanceand advice from industry experts with the theme PositioningMSMEs for the Global Supply Chain. Time: 8:30AM to 6:30PM.(Last held 5-22-2014) [ Website ]
TBA JamaicaEpicureanEscape
GrizzlysPlantationCove, Priory,
St Ann(formerly
Richmond Estate)
Jamaica's premier chefs and culinary personalities, combinedwith several international celebrity chefs and chefs in trainingwill showcase their best creations. In addition patrons will enjoyspecialty shopping, fine wines, beers, great entertainment plusthe opportunity to participate in interesting seminars, cookingdemonstrations and competitions. (Last held 5/22-25/2014)
[Website ]
TBA "Music TekOver Di Town"
Marching
KingstonWaterfront,
Kingston
21 of the best Jamaican marching bands will show off their talents. Entertainment by: Bugle, Darrio, Singing Melody, DaltonHarris. 10:00AM to 6:30PM. Admission: FREE. (Last held 5-23-
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Band Festival 2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA Grow YouthUniversal
Youth Fair
Double V Jerk Centre,
PineapplePlace, OchoRios, St. Ann
Fundraiser to build an art shule (Swahili for school). Arts &crafts, fashion show, drumming workshops, competitions and
musical entertainment. Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00AM. Admission: Children 12 & under-FREE; youth 13 to 18 - J$100;
adults - J$500. Contact: 876.374.9326. (Last held 5-23-2014)
TBA DRP WritersRetreat with
ChristineCraig
Country Thyme Lodge,Highgate, St.
Mary
Join a 3-day poetry workshop with a supportive community of writers at the eco-friendly Country Thyme lodge. Get 12 hrs of mentorship by Jamaican poet, Christine Craig. "A Bunununus
Evening of Poetry." (Last held 5/23-25/2014) [ Website ]
TBA JamaicaLifestyle &
Wellness Fest
Old Hospital Park,
Gloucester Ave., Montego
Bay
Arts & Crafts, exhibits and fitness demos to promote health andwellness. (Last held 5-24-2014) [ Website ]
TBA Streak It Blue5K Fun Run &
After Party
Ochi BeachClub, Sandals
GrandeRiviera, Ocho
Rios
This 5K Run/Walk the first of its kind in Ocho Rios- is open toadults and children (1017 years old) and will begin at 7AM. A
Streak It Blue station at the start point will offer a variety of wacky ways for registrants to get their blue on before the startof the race feather boas, painted nails, face painting and of
course hair streaking are but a few of the options. Costumes of all types, but especially the blue variety, are strongly
encouraged! Prizes will be awarded for full participation andcreativity. See website for entry fees and registration. (Last held
5-24-2014) [ Website ]
TBA World of FunExtremeFamilyFunday
Tiger Mart,May Pen,Clarendon
Featuring a host of attractions for both children and adults,including the world's largest water slide, the Wave of Fire, foampits, Ferris wheels, pools, obstacle courses, merry-go-rounds, a
magic show, a transformers show, and the Jamaican MichaelJackson. Musical entertainment by Splash International Sound,
SJ Fire Wayne, and DJ Triple C. (Last held 5-24-2014)[Facebook ]
TBA Challenge CupPolo
Tournament
Chukka CoveFarm, St. Ann
Chukka Caribbean Adventures Foundation and the Issa TrustFoundation are hosting the first annual Challenge Cup
Tournament. DJ Bambino will play at the after-party. You will behelping two very important charities. Gates open: 3:00PM.Game starts: 4:00PM. (Last held 5-24-2014) [ Facebook ]
TBA Dover DriftInvasion of
Speed Meet 2
Dover Raceway, near Brown's Town,
St. Ann
Jamaica Race Drivers Club, Seaboard Marine, and TotalLubricant present the DOVER DRIFT INVASION Race Meet 2.Time: 9AM. If driving from the North Coast, turn off the North
Coast Highway at either Runaway or Discovery Bay and headinland towards Brown's Town. (Last held 5/24-25/2014) [ JRDC ]
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TBA World of FunUltimate Water
Party
Tiger Mart,May Pen,Clarendon
Patrons will be showered with streams of water while partyingto the tunes being spun by the disc jocks. It will be the biggestof its kind in this region of the island. The water party, which
begins at 9:00PM, will cost J$500 to enter, with a 'ladies-2-for-1'special available before 10 p.m. (Last held 5-24-2014)
[Facebook ]
TBA CalabashLiteraryFestival
TreasureBeach, St.Elizabeth
The Calabash Festival is back in 2014! A three-day festival of readings and music with other forms of storytelling folded in themix, Calabash is earthy, inspirational, daring and diverse. Its
the only annual international literary festival in the English-speaking Caribbean. All festival events are free and open to the
public. (Last held 5/30 - 6/1/2014) [ Calabash ]
TBA NationalDomino
Championship
JeseseraPark, 31Molynes
Road,Kingston
JUNE 2015
DATE EVENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION
1 11th AnnualLiguanea
Festival of Fine Art &
Photography
ChineseBenevolent
Association,176 Old Hope
Road,Kingston 6
10:00AM-8:00PM. Jamaica's largest outdoor exhibition of thearts, featuring displays of photography, drawing, painting,
sculpture, ceramics and jewelry from Jamaica's best artists.Entertainment and a wide selection of food and drinks on sale.
Free admission and parking. [ Liguanea Festival ]
1 SundayBrunch @
Trident Castle
Trident Castle, Anchovy, Port
Antonio,Portland
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Trident Castle. Time: 11AM to 3PM.Cost: US$45 per person + 20% tax/gratuity. Children under 12are 1/2 price. Brunc