Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2019 | Page 95

Events JULY 14-20 Reggae Sumfest Jamaica’s premier annual reggae music festival. An impressive line up of artistes thrill the excited crowds year after year. www.reggaesumfest.com JULY 14 Little Ochi Seafood Carnival Alligator Pond, Manchester is the venue for this culinary fiesta. Seafood of various types and preparations are made available for consumption. It is a family-friendly event with various reggae and dancehall performances keeping guests in a festive mood throughout the event. AUGUST 1 Mobay Jerk Festival A celebration of “everything jerk!” This annual outdoor event celebrates Jamaica’s jerk meat legacy. Artistes entertain the crowd with popular acts and vendors ply their ware all amidst a delicious array of jerk food offerings. www.montegobayjerkfestival.com AUGUST 3 South Coast Rum Festival A celebration of rum, food and music in Portmore, St. Catherine. Click here for more events in Jamaica Doctor’s Bay Beach Photo Credit Shirley H.