Annual Festivals in Jamaica

There are a number of annual festivals that taketo offer local and international Epicureans. The main
place in Jamaica. If you are interested in any ofhighlights of Jamaica Spice will be the exhibition of
these, knowing when they occur may help youtraditional 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 JazzClose to fifty exhibitors are expected to showcase
Festival: This year this jazz festival will be held in Junetheir products including coffee, chutneys, meats,
and will celebrate 17 years of consistent artisticjuices, rums & liqueurs, arts & crafts, fruits
success, presenting the best of Jamaican musicaland candy. Lively cooking demonstrations will be
talent and some of the most famous names inconducted throughout the day by exhibitors,
International Jazz. The past ten years have seen anrestaurateurs and local media personalities. There will
emergence of a variety of 'Jazz Festivals', at homebe displays of contemporary Jamaican food products
and abroad, and many other Caribbean festivals haveprepared by culinary experts who will be available for
adopted the innovative features first introduced bysale and public sampling. Food lovers look forward to
the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival. This festival is eagerlythis 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 Jamaicacheck what you're allowed to bring through customs
Tourist Board will again celebrate Jamaican cuisineon your return before you go shopping at the
with its premier food festival, Jamaica Spice, afestival!
one-day celebration showcasing all that Jamaica has