Food is the star of the show at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival (GJJF), but a performance by two-time Grammy winning royal family of reggae, Morgan Heritage will provide the soundtrack and vibes for a day filled with dancing, fun, and food to the 21st festival.
GJJF is a chance to experience the rich tapestry of Caribbean food, music and culture.
From succulent jerk chicken to tender jerk lobster, this festival is said to be a gastronomic delight for food enthusiasts to experience a sensory journey through the heart of the Caribbean.
The festival, South Florida's most popular Caribbean food festival returns to Miramar Regional Park, featuring an expansive food court with vendors offering an assortment of jerk cuisine such as jerk pork, jerked fish, jerk veggies, along with Jamaican favorites fried festival, oxtails, curry goat, escovitch fish, roasted corn, as well as other tasty delights.
The 21st festival will be held on Sunday, November 12 between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Miramar Regional Park at 16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, Fl 33027.
Get ready to savor the authentic island flavors, feel the rhythm, and embrace the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean at GJJF, an epic and cultural event like no other - a festival that promises an unforgettable experience for an anticipated 10,000 attendees, according to organizers.
"South Florida is home to the largest Caribbean population in the United States. The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival reminds us of the significant, delicious and positive impact the Caribbean has on the American culture," said Eddy Edwards, GJJF managing partner and CEO. "Over the past 21 years, the festival has evolved to incorporate other wonderful Caribbean cultures and attract people from all over the world. This event is a family-friendly, interactive, intergenerational celebration where each family member can eat well and have fun."
The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is said to be more than just a culinary adventure but a cultural immersion.
General admission tickets are $40 from October 1 to November 11, and $50 at the gate on show date. VIP tickets are $175. Children under 10 are free to attend. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.jerkfestival.com
The Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc. develops and produces jerk festivals and related events throughout the United States and other global markets. The annual festivals in Miramar, Florida, and Queens, New York, are major events attracting all ethnicities and key demographics.
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