Summer Food Events!

Summer Food Events!

Portland Jerk Festival
Where: Folly Estate, Port Antonio
When: Saturday July 3rd.
The Portland Jerk Festival is one of the biggest celebrations of jerk cuisine, hosted in Portland, the “home of jerk.”  It is the perfect opportunity for visitors to participate in a delectable feast of jerk lobster, fish, chicken and pork, as well as enjoy performances by local artists and dancers, art exhibits, carnival rides and face painting for kids.
 Official site: https://www.facebook.com/originsofjerk/

Little Ochie Seafood Carnival
Where: Little Ochi Restaurant, Alligator Pond, Manchester south coast
When: Saturday July 11th
Visitors are invited to sample a range of culinary delights from the sea, including Little Ochi’s peppered shrimp and escovitch fish. Top local reggae musicians and "vintage artistes" will provide nonstop entertainment.
Official site:  http://www.littleochie.com/index.htm

Montego Bay Jerk Festival
Where: Catherine Hall, Montego Bay
When: Tuesday August 1st
On offer is a range of jerk meats and treats by celebrity cooks, as well as activities for the entire family, as well as a stage show with popular local artists.
 Official site: http://montegobayjerkfestival.com/main/

Ocho Rios Seafood Festival
Where: Turtle River Park, Ocho Rios
When: Tuesday August 1st
The Ocho Rios Seafood festival is now in its 10th year.  This year’s features include cooking demonstrations, a cook-off competition, seafood offerings, kiddie’s village, and cultural presentations throughout the day.
Official site:  https://www.facebook.com/Ocho-Rios-Seafood-Festival-111658205592349/

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