Weekly Happenings

Upcoming Events

May 2009

style weekMiss Jamaica World Beauty Pageant
Kingston
The Spartan Health Club has held the franchise of Miss World Limited since 1976 and since then has organised the national qualifiers. The annual selection of Jamaica’s Miss World representative, and the many events leading up to it, are eagerly anticipated by both participants and the audience. Local designers also look forward to their costumes and formal wear being displayed by the contestants.

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June 2009

jazz!!Ocho Rios Jazz Festival
Ocho Rios
June is Jazz Month in the resort of Ocho Rios which spills over into the city of Kingston. This is reckoned to be Jamaica’s complete jazz vacation for visitors and locals alike, which each year attracts well over 5,000 people. Previous performers have included such acts as the Houston Person Quartet, Joe Sizemore and the Jamaica Big Band. The programme includes jam sessions, community concerts and a school band competition during eight days of music and entertainment with family and community participation.

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July 2009

IRTDInternational Reggae Day (IRD)
Kingston and across Jamaica
A virtual media festival, the IRD started in 1994 with celebrations to highlight the power and impact of Reggae music around the world. The focus is mainly on the media, with on-air and on-line programming featuring top reggae musicians and guest performers. Much of the output is through local radio stations with links worldwide on this day, although some festivals also feature live concerts.

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little ochiLittle Ochi Seafood Carnival
Alligator Pond
Party ’til dawn at the The Little Ochi Seafood Carnival, a celebration of seafood and music that entertains crowds of up to 6,000 through to the early hours. The food is varied and delicious. The music comes courtesy of big name bands from Jamaica such as soca legends Byron Lee and the Dragonaires, and many more.

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jerkPortland Jerk Festival
Port Antonio
The aroma of sizzling barbecued pork drifts in the air of Portland Parish, as visitors and Jamaican residents are invited to sample lobster, fish, chicken and pork cooked in the traditional island ‘jerk’ way. Entertainment is laid on, in the form of music by local bands and community dance groups, while the kids are entertained by fairground rides, face painting and a bouncy castle. Arts and crafts are on sale from stalls, and there is no shortage of food and drink on sale. Held in Boston since its inception in 2000, the festival moved locations to Folly Great House in 2007.

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Reggae Sumfest
Montego Bay
sumfestJamaica’s reggae event of the summer, Sumfest is a feast of parties and concerts in the area of Montego Bay. Top performers are featured in a programme with recent headliners having included Ciara, Akon, Toots & The Maytals, Morgan Heritage and Elephant Man. The main events are a Beach Party, Rockers Night, Dancehall Night and two International Nights. Red Stripe beer and island rum are widely available, as well as traditional Jamaican food such as jerk pork and chicken, meat patties, BBQ chicken with rice and peas and curried goat.

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sevilleSeville Emancipation Jubilee
Ocho Rios
Symphony Under the Stars is Jamaica’s most unique, reggae concert, featuring first class reggae acts backed by the renowned New York Orchestra and The Master band. This year’s line-up includes LUST, Sly and Robbie and will feature one highly acclaimed international Artiste.

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August 2009

ati weekRed Stripe/Appleton Temptation Isle (RTI/ATI)
is now Negril Dream Weekend
Negril
here will be no Red Stripe Temptation Island (RTI) or Appleton Treasure Isle (ATI) this summer. Instead, patrons can expect the perfect ‘Negril Dream Weekend’ as both parties have been combined.

This Independence weekend, from Thursday, August 6, to Sunday, August 9, persons can purchase one arm band that will get them into six all-inclusive events. These are: Daydreams – the ultimate daytime beach party; Twisted Spirits – the 32 mixed drinks inclusive event; Xtreme Wet and Wild at the Kool Runnings Waterpark; Yush – Negril’s true ’90s throwback party; Wildsides, which is the oldest Negril weekend event; and The Concert, which features international and local artistes and celebrities.

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breadfruitBreadfruit Festival
Bath
This popular event is a re-enactment of the 1793 planting of the Breadfruit Tree. It sounds like a low-key affair, but in fact it is an excuse for a street party with music, dancing, poetry-reading, eating and drinking. In keeping with the food theme, there are culinary competitions to explore how to deal with this rather challenging, football-sized tree fruit. The actual re-enactment is a highpoint of the mid afternoon, featuring a vibrant parade with Kumina Dancers and drummers. Bread fruit was the cargo on the Bounty at the time of the infamous mutiny.

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denbigh agricultural showDenbigh Agricultural Show
May Pen
The Denbigh Agricultural Show is an agricultural extravaganza with the best of island produce on exhibition and for sale. There are competitions for livestock and produce and many displays giving insight into the agricultural economy of Jamaica. An enjoyable and educational experience which is especially suitable for families.

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October 2009

octoberfest!Octoberfest
May Pen
A German-style beer festival in sunny Jamaica, the Kingston Oktoberfest has been a popular date in the calendar since the 1970s. Bratwurst and German beer are here in abundance, and to keep the party jumping there are competitions, games and surprises, with local live music and the possibility of a German act or two. German wines and Schnapps add to the intoxicating possibilities.

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December 2009

all stages rallyAll Stages Rally Jamaica
Kingston
all stages rallyThe All Stages Rally Jamaica sees a field of 30-plus speedy motors tackling a wide variety of terrain across the countryside of Jamaica, finishing outside the Jamaica Tourist Board after a run through the streets of New Kingston. Home-based teams are joined by others from the Caribbean and Europe in a thrilling international line-up of custom cars presented at the scrutineering session and Parc Expose before the start of the race. Leg 1 starts at Petcom Naggo Head in the early hours and includes Lydford and Reynolds. Leg 2 blasts off from Petcom Portmore and includes Bog Walk, Wakefield and Bybrook. In challenging circuits through verdant countryside, large crowds come out to watch a thrilling contest.

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reggae marathonReggae Marathon
Negril
A two-day warm-up period with live music and entertainment gets runners in the mood for the serious business of the marathon which gets underway early in the morning of the third day. This is Jamaica’s premier international marathon event that attracts a mix of long distance runners, sports enthusiasts and first time marathon runners. It is a fun event with a full-time party mood helped along by live reggae music. Both the marathon and half-marathon start at Long Bay Beach Park, on Negril’s 11km (7 miles) of white sandy beach.

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January 2010

rebel saluteRebel Salute
Port Kaiser
Top reggae man Tony Rebel has pulled off a coup by establishing Rebel Salute – the only one-night Roots Reggae Festival in Jamaica, and an event which now attracts upwards of 30,000 to this small village on the south coast. Salute serves up a strict vegetarian menu along with music from some of reggae’s finest performers. Sizzla, Tony Rebel, Luciano, Buju Banton, Beresford Hammond, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers are just a few from the recent roll call. The event is billed “An Inspiration for the Nation”, and the music plays until the early hours.

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