Maroon Jerk Fest 2026
- Description
The Maroon Jerk Fest is a community food, culture and nature festival being staged at Katawud Village in Ginger House, a Maroon community perched in the Upper Rio Grande Valley area of the Blue & John Crow Mountains National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site in Portland parish.
The festival venue is located 13 miles (around 45 minutes) from Port Antonio. The Maroon Jerk Fest will feature:
• Authentic Maroon Jerk Fusion Cuisine, Natural Juices, and Bar
• Farmers Market
• Cultural Entertainment (Maroon, Kumina, Mento, Reggae, and Dancehall Music)
• Arts & Crafts Vendors
• River Beach
• Kidz Play Zone
• Games
• Camping/glamping
• Guest house and private accommodations in the community
• Maroon community and nature tours
- Event Details
🎶 Category: 🎭 Cultural Show
🎫 Venue: Katawud Village
📅 Date: 17/10/2026
🕗 Start Time: 10:00 am
🎫 Ticket Price (in US Dollars): $30
- Organiser Details
🤵 Orgainser: Katawud Village
Katawud Village in Ginger House, Portland Parish, Jamaica
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