Maroon Jerk Fest 2026
Sat, Oct 17
|Katawud Village, Ginger House, Portland
The Maroon Jerk Fest is a community food, culture, and nature festival being staged at Katawud Village in Ginger House, a Maroon community perched in the Upper Rio Grande Valley area of the Blue & John Crow Mountains National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site in Portland parish, Jamaica.
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST
Katawud Village, Ginger House, Portland, Ginger House, Rio Grande Vally, Portland Parish, Jamaica
About the event
The Maroon Jerk Fest is a community food, culture, and nature festival being staged at Katawud Village in Ginger House, a Maroon community perched in the Upper Rio Grande Valley area of the Blue & John Crow Mountains National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site in Portland parish. The festival venue is located 13 miles (around 45 minutes) from Port Antonio. The Maroon Jerk Fest will feature:
• Authentic Maroon Jerk Fusion Cuisine, Natural Juices, and Bar
• Farmers Market
• Cultural Entertainment (Maroon, Kumina, Mento, Reggae, and Dancehall Music)
• Arts & Crafts Vendors
• River Beach