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The mellow coastal town of Negril gets surprisingly active at the annual Reggae Marathon. Competitors take on either the full marathon or half marathon that both wind their way along some of…
Held at Rose Hall Great House in Montego Bay, the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival, presented by Air Jamaica, features performances by a number of international artists.
Who says Caribbean food is all about fried fish? Visitors can sample the delights of health-conscious vegetarian food during this festival at the Rhodes Hall Plantation.
Nobody pays homage to the yam quite like the Jamaicans. Explore the diverse delights of the humble root vegetable at The Trelawny Yam Festival every year. The main celebrations take place in…
Reggae and soca music give Jamaica Carnival its true Caribbean flavour and electric atmosphere. Watch the Jamaica Soca Monarch competition and follow the sensational children's and adult's…
This colourful arts, music and flower show was inaugurated in 2002 to celebrate Jamaica's 40th anniversary of independence. Now it is a key event, held every two years in the splendid gardens…
The Jamaicans might have a reputation for being laid-back, but Jake's Off-Road Triathlon on Treasure Beach contradicts this with its gruelling 500-metre swim, 25km mountain bike ride and 7km…
Calabash International Literary Festival
Residents and visitors to Jake's Resort at Treasure Beach can take part in workshops, readings, storytelling and music events at the annual Calabash International Literary Festival.
Regional and international buyers flock to Kingston every summer for Caribbean Fashion Week. World famous designers showcase their latest garments and fashionistas attend workshops, after…
The Ocho Rios Jazz Festival, in the Jamaican "village of eight rivers", features internationally renowned performers from the island itself and around the world. The festival theme for 2009…
The aroma and sizzle of traditional Jamaican jerk chicken, pork, fish and lobster fills Port Antonio's Folly Great House ruins at the annual Portland Jerk Festival. Local bands play, community…
Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, known to his devotees as the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, is revered as the incarnation of God by Rastafarians throughout the world. His birthday…
World-renowned performers take to the stage for a series of parties and gigs in Montego Bay at Jamaica's Reggae Sumfest, the reggae event of the summer. Styles range from conscious vibes to…
Jamaica jumps to life with music and dancing as the island commemorates the anniversary of its independence, which took place in 1962. Costumes depicting different aspects of Jamaican culture…
Once a year, the historic town of Bath goes overboard for the breadfruit. The party-loving community use of this ubiquitous Jamaican food, as well as the cultural significance of Bath and its…
Falmouth Blue Marlin Tournament
Falmouth gets very excited about one of Jamaica's favourite fish at the annual Blue Marlin Tournament. The competition is a big deal in the local area and attracts anglers from home and abroad…
Port Antonio Blue Marlin Tournament
Anglers from all over the world strive to catch the biggest marlin at Jamaica's thrilling Port Antonio Blue Marlin Tournament at the Errol Flynn Marina. Marlin can grow up to an impressive and…
As well as being a trade show for those who are seriously interested in Caribbean music, the Caribbean Music Expo at Ocho Rios also involves live concerts on the beach.
Peter Tosh Birthday Celebration
A free concert honours the great Jamaican musician at Savanna-la-mar's Independence Park for the annual Peter Tosh Birthday Celebration. He played guitar, melodica, piano and organ on many of…
World Championship of Dominoes
Not just the preserve of smoky male-dominated coffee bars, dominoes are also taken seriously in Montego Bay's Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort at the annual World Championship of Dominoes. The…
