| There are a number of annual festivals that take | | | | to offer local and international Epicureans. The main |
| place in Jamaica. If you are interested in any of | | | | highlights of Jamaica Spice will be the exhibition of |
| these, knowing when they occur may help you | | | | traditional gourmet, processed foods, and delights |
| decide when to take your vacation. | | | | that originate in Jamaica and are produced locally. |
| The Annual Jamaica Ocho Rios International Jazz | | | | Close to fifty exhibitors are expected to showcase |
| Festival: This year this jazz festival will be held in June | | | | their products including coffee, chutneys, meats, |
| and will celebrate 17 years of consistent artistic | | | | juices, rums & liqueurs, arts & crafts, fruits |
| success, presenting the best of Jamaican musical | | | | and candy. Lively cooking demonstrations will be |
| talent and some of the most famous names in | | | | conducted throughout the day by exhibitors, |
| International Jazz. The past ten years have seen an | | | | restaurateurs and local media personalities. There will |
| emergence of a variety of 'Jazz Festivals', at home | | | | be displays of contemporary Jamaican food products |
| and abroad, and many other Caribbean festivals have | | | | prepared by culinary experts who will be available for |
| adopted the innovative features first introduced by | | | | sale and public sampling. Food lovers look forward to |
| the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival. This festival is eagerly | | | | this festival with great anticipation. If you intend to |
| anticipated by both locals and tourists alike. | | | | go to this and intend to bring some local flavor home, |
| Annual Jamaica Spice Festival: In July, the Jamaica | | | | check what you're allowed to bring through customs |
| Tourist Board will again celebrate Jamaican cuisine | | | | on your return before you go shopping at the |
| with its premier food festival, Jamaica Spice, a | | | | festival! |
| one-day celebration showcasing all that Jamaica has | | | | |