Queens, New York:
The organisers of the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival NY are gearing up for another fun-filled, family festival of flavourful foods, authentic culture and phenomenal entertainment on Sunday, July 21, at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens.
Roy Wilkins Park will become the centre of Caribbean culture - delivering on everything from delectable jerk foods and cultural presentations to high-energy entertainment and activities for the kids. The event promises to build on last year's success delivering beyond expectations.
According to Eddy Edwards, Chairman of Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc, co-producers of the event with VP Records, "We are working to ensure that patrons have the best possible experience at this year's festival. From speedy admissions at the gate, seating and first-class entertainment, this year's festival experience will be out of this world."
Early activities will feature Grace Foods' top chef, Mazie Miller offering creative cooking demonstrations and sampling, while singer/actor Leon Robinson, of Cool Runnings fame, will host the celebrity cook-off. The cultural stage will feature Braata Folk Singers and Diane Dixon in traditional cultural presentations, a sizzling fashion show and the Brown Rice Family band among others.
Superstar Shaggy will spice up the main stage with his chart-topping hits along with young reggae sensation Christopher Martin, the popular and versatile Fab 5 Band. Comedian Blakka Ellis, the upcoming violin duo, Sons of Mystro, gospel sensation George Banton, as well as the sounds of New York's DJ Roy and Dubmaster Chris will add to the main stage entertainment mix.
The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival NY, New York's largest Caribbean Food Festival, attracted 10,000 patrons last year and has become a premier summer event in the tri-state area. Advance tickets are available online at www.jerkfestivalny.com or at selected retail outlets in the New York Metropolitan area. Call 718-425-1177 for information.
The third annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is sponsored by Digicel, VP Records, Western Union, The Jamaica Tourist Board, Tower Isle Frozen Foods, Fly Jamaica, Bigga Sodas, Amsterdam News, Irie Jam Media, Street Hype and VitaMalt. The event is produced by Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc, and VP Records.
The organisers of the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival NY are gearing up for another fun-filled, family festival of flavourful foods, authentic culture and phenomenal entertainment on Sunday, July 21, at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens.
Roy Wilkins Park will become the centre of Caribbean culture - delivering on everything from delectable jerk foods and cultural presentations to high-energy entertainment and activities for the kids. The event promises to build on last year's success delivering beyond expectations.
According to Eddy Edwards, Chairman of Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc, co-producers of the event with VP Records, "We are working to ensure that patrons have the best possible experience at this year's festival. From speedy admissions at the gate, seating and first-class entertainment, this year's festival experience will be out of this world."
Early activities will feature Grace Foods' top chef, Mazie Miller offering creative cooking demonstrations and sampling, while singer/actor Leon Robinson, of Cool Runnings fame, will host the celebrity cook-off. The cultural stage will feature Braata Folk Singers and Diane Dixon in traditional cultural presentations, a sizzling fashion show and the Brown Rice Family band among others.
Superstar Shaggy will spice up the main stage with his chart-topping hits along with young reggae sensation Christopher Martin, the popular and versatile Fab 5 Band. Comedian Blakka Ellis, the upcoming violin duo, Sons of Mystro, gospel sensation George Banton, as well as the sounds of New York's DJ Roy and Dubmaster Chris will add to the main stage entertainment mix.
The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival NY, New York's largest Caribbean Food Festival, attracted 10,000 patrons last year and has become a premier summer event in the tri-state area. Advance tickets are available online at www.jerkfestivalny.com or at selected retail outlets in the New York Metropolitan area. Call 718-425-1177 for information.
The third annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is sponsored by Digicel, VP Records, Western Union, The Jamaica Tourist Board, Tower Isle Frozen Foods, Fly Jamaica, Bigga Sodas, Amsterdam News, Irie Jam Media, Street Hype and VitaMalt. The event is produced by Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc, and VP Records.