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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 ]
http://keepitjiggy.com/


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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




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




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




28 Classic Car Show


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


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


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




13 Burger KingMobay 7K


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,


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




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


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,

[email protected].

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


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]



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]



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


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


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 ]

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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.



Kingston,Jamaica



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



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 ]


PROGRESSIONS:featuring

performancesfrom differentstages of the

development of the music right

up to the present.



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)


REGGAERUNWEH:

featuring Reggae



Kingston,



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


TBA All Jamaica PoloTournament-Final


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


Historical entrance. 4PM to Midnight. Must be 18and older with ID. (Last held 3/22/2014)

TBA Everyone's aWinner BestDressed Chicken


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


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 ]

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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,


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


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


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


Catherine

Hosted by Kingston Polo Club (Last event held 4/13/2014.)[Facebook ]

TBA Everyone's aWinner BestDressedChicken 6KRoad Race


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


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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].

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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 ]

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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 ]

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JCF BandConcert


Mother's Day concert in the garden at the Shell Bandstand bythe Jamaica Constabulary Force Band. 4PM to 6PM. Admissionis FREE. [ Facebook ]

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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.

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Mama Love @Klub

Kokonutz

ClubKokonutz,Reading,


Time: 10:00PM. [ Facebook ]

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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


Catherine

Hosted by Kingston Polo Club (Last held 5-11-2014) [ Facebook

TBA Everyone's aWinner BestDressedChicken 7KRoad Race


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


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

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