Jerk Fest is back in Arizona! What exactly is it? Jerk Fest is food, jerk fest is culture, jerk fest is family, jerk fest is music; and we want that here in the valley!This is the premier Caribbean event that is celebrated nationally in at least 30+ states in the US and internationally. You can always find a Jerk Festival in places such as New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Jamaica, Canada and more.

The highly anticipated Jamaican Jerk, Roots & Reggae Festival made its debut in Phoenix on Saturday, October 1, 2022. After the outpour of support of the inaugural festival, the second annual Jamaican Jerk, Roots & Reggae Festival will be back on October 14, 2023 from Noon-7:00pm at Heritage Square in Downtown Phoenix. This festival is a celebration of roots, music, culture and great food. If you have ever wanted to travel to the Caribbean, now is your chance! No passport necessary! You won’t want to miss out on this journey of exotic goodness.

Ocho Rios Jerk Spot Jamaican Restaurant & Bar (4220 W. Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ), the Afro-Caribbean Cultural Association of Arizona and Big Dreamz Promotions have decided to collaborate and bring the islands to you, right here in the desert! You won’t want to miss this trip.

Jamaican Jerk, Roots & Reggae Festival will include:

• Tasty Jamaican cuisine

• Cultural Dance Performances by Lotus Noir & Orgullo Boricua AZ

• Local Business Vendors

• Kids Zone: Face Painting & Balloon Animals

• VIP Experience

• Live concert experience featuring special guest Caribbean artists, local artists & more!!

Tickets are available on EventBrite at www.jerkfestaz2.eventbrite.com