August Events In Jamaica 2017
Things to Do in August
August Events in Jamaica 2017August events in Jamaica 2017 include Montego Bay Jerk Festival, cricket and Denbigh Agricultural Show.
We celebrate our emancipation day on August 1st by attending a festival, the Emancipation Jubilee Celebration or parties in Negril and Ocho Rios. The celebrations continue on August 6th, when we honour our independence.
August is the month for festivals, stage shows and family gatherings.
Public Holidays
When: Emancipation Day August 1st
Independence Day August 6th
1838 and 1962 mark the dates of Emancipation and Independence respectively in Jamaica.
There will be many cultural events island wide for the month of August in celebration of these two important dates in Jamaica’s history.
Jamaica Emancipation and Independence Festivals
Where: Island wide
When: July 31st and August 6th
Learn everything about our culture through our week-long celebration of Independence.
There is an event for every tourist that visits Jamaica.
Grand Gala, World Reggae Dance Competition, Gospel competition, Emancipation Vigils, Fashion Show, Church Service and Dance Competitions are just a few of the week long events to commemorate our independence.
Mobay Jerk Festival
Where: Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex,
Montego Bay
When: July 31 to August 1st
Cost: General JA$1,200, VIP JA$2,500
Due to the great response to this event from locals and tourists, the organisers have added a second day.
Some persons
say that the Montego Bay's largest jerk festival is only second to the Portland
Jerk Festival.
This is a family oriented event that shines the spotlight on food, culture and
entertainment.
Delight in the evening entertainment from the leading and most fashionable entertainers such as I Octane, Sanchez and Tanto Blacks.
The purpose of this festival is to highlight Jamaica's food and entertainment culture on the north coast. Read more on Montego Bay Jerk Festival 2017.
SPF Weekend
Date: August 4th to 7th
Location: Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay
Events: 3 Super All inclusive Parties
Cost: Season Ticket (US$190), Individual Party Tickets Available
The best alternative to Dream Weekend is Summer Playground Fantasy (SPF) Weekend.
The package includes three super all inclusive parties at amazing locations such as Dunns River Falls Beach, Jewels Runaway Bay Water Park and Pearl Beach West.
With One party every day, each occasion guarantees to be a production. SPF promises Drinks, food, music and the best music available in Jamaica for locals and tourists.
SPF Weekend 2017Denbigh Agricultural & Industrial
Show
When: August 5th to august 7th
Where: May Pen, Clarendon
Cost:
Children ($400), Adults ($1,000)
Everyone is invited to the 64st anniversary of the Denbigh
Agricultural Show.
The
Caribbean’s oldest and largest agriculture event, Denbigh Show represents the
backbone of Jamaica’s agricultural society.
This is the time to display the agricultural products that have made Jamaicans
so attractive, especially from persons in the rural areas.
Come and be well-informed about Jamaica's food culture through booth holders and key note presentation.
Presenters will also be on hand to assist with financing and day-to-day buying advice.Caribbean Premier League T20 Championship
Date: August 25,26,30 and Sept 1(Dates for matches in Jamaica)
Location: Sabina Park, Kingston
Cricket is the most popular sport in the Caribbean.
Take the family along and revel in the remaining matches of the C.P.L. cricket tournament for the first week in August.
Come and be a part of history as once again the Jamaican team endeavours to make the finals.
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