CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CARNIVAL IN JAMAICA EVENT SERIES
January 16 - April 2
Carnival in Jamaica kicks off in January and ends in April attracting locals and visitors. Some of the highlights of the
season include: Beach Jouvert, Reveller’s Fete and Bacchanal Jouvert & Road March. This year sees the return of
mas bands including Bacchanal Jamaica, Jamaica Carnival, Xaymaca International, Xodus and the Ocho Rios
Carnival. The event is indeed a unique expression of our island spirit and showcases to the world a carnival unique
to Jamaica.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VIST: www.visitjamaica.com/carnivalinjamaica
REGGAE MONTH
February 1-28
The commemoration of Reggae Month 2018 has begun under the theme: Peace. Love. Reggae. Now in its 11th
year, the month-long celebration will again feature Reggae Wednesdays, concerts and the return of the Dennis
Brown Birthday Concert and the Trench Town Music Festival.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL: [email protected]
J A M A I C A FAT T Y R E F E S T I VA L
February 17-24
This weeklong mountain biking event takes riders on an exhilarating course along the north coast from St. Ann to the
Blue Mountain Peak in St Andrew with an itinerary that mixes sport, culture and cuisine.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: www.singletrackjamaica.com
SYMPHONY IN THE MOUNTAINS
Sunday February 25, 2018
Holywell Recreational Park
FOR MORE INFORMATION,CONTACT: [email protected], 920-8278
BLUE MOUNTAIN COFFEE FESTIVAL
Fri March 23- Sun March 25
Newcastle, Blue Mountains
Shuttle service available from UTECH to Newcastle
Adm (inclusive of shuttle service) Children: 500 Adults: 1000
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: [email protected] / 908-5988
L I O N F I S H C O O K I N G C O M P ET I T I O N A N D D E M O N S T R AT I O N
Sunday February 25, 2018
Pier 1 Restaurant
Howard Cooke Boulevard, Montego Bay
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: The Montego Bay Marine Park Trust, 952-5619
TOURISM LINKAGES SPEED NETWORKING
Thursday March 15, 2018
Montego Bay Convention Centre
Rose Hall, Montego Bay
Reg: $6000 JMD
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jamaica Manufacturer’s Association, 922-8880
(To participate, register before Friday February 23, 2018)
KINGSTON CITY RUN
Sunday March 18, 2018
“Heroes run di city”
½ marathon, 10 k and 5k
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: www.kingstoncityrun.com
P O ET R Y I N M O T I O N 1 5 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y C E L E B R AT I O N
Friday Mar. 23 @ 6pm | Royal Affair Dance Party | Manchester Golf Club
Sunday Mar. 25 @ 9am | 9 Hole Golf Tournament | Manchester Golf Club
Sunday Mar. 25 @ 6pm | Poetry Festival | Manchester Golf Club
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Yasus Afari: 398-8616