Below is a list of events that normally take place every year in Jamaica. These events are subject to change so be sure to check our monthly Calendar of Events.
JANUARY:
Accompong Maroon Festival, Accompong, St. Elizabeth.
(876) 952-4546
Annual National Exhibitions, National Gallery of Jamaica, Ocean Blvd., Kingston.
Caribbean Convocation, Montego Bay.
(876) 978-9728
Little Theater National Pantomime, Ward Theatre, Kingston.
(876) 926-6129
Chukka Cove Polo Tournament, Chukka Cove, Ocho Rios.
Ladies' Professional Golf Association's Jamaica Classic. Tryall Tennis Classic.
Jamaica Classic Golf Tournament, Tryall.
Jamaican Musical Theatre Junior Company, Creative Arts Centre, Kingston.
(876) 924-1430
Red Stripe Cricket Competition, Sabina Park, Kingston.
White River Reggae Bash, White River Reggae Park, St. Ann.
(876) 929-4089
High Mountain IOK Road Race, Williarnsfield, Manchester.
(876) 963-4211
Negril Sprint Triathalon, Swept Away, Negril.
FEBRUARY:
Bob Marley Birthday Bash, throughout the Island.
(876) 978-2991/3
Jamaica International Marathon, Nationl Stadium in Kingston to Port Royal.
(876) 927-5331
Pineapple Cup Monetgo Bay Race, Monetgo Bay Yacht Club. 979-8038
Miami to Montego Bay Pineapple Cup Yacht Race, Montego Bay Yacht Club.
(876) 952-6101
Stowe Polo Club Polo Tournament, Chukka Cove, St. Ann.
(876) 972-2506
Chukka Cove-Appleton Polo Tournament, Chukka Cove, St. Ann.
(876) 972-2506
University of the West Indies Carnival, Kingston.
(876) 927-4870/1660-9
Red Stripe Cup Cricket Competition, Sabina Park, Kingston.
Victoria Mutual Tennis Open, JLTA Headquarters, Kingston.
The Hague Agricultural Show, Hague Agricultural Show Grounds,Trelawny.
Annual Port Antonio International Light Tackle Fishing Tournament.
The Jamaican Music Industry OAMI) Awards, The Little Theater,Kingston.
Sugar Cane Ball, Round Hill Hotel, Montego Bay.
(876) 952-5150
University of West Indies (UWI) Carnival, Mona, Kingston.
(876) 935 8250
MARCH:
Jamaica Orchid Society Show, St. Andrew High School, Kingston.
Miss Universe Jamaica Beauty Pageant.
Jamaica Musical Theater Company (spring season), Kingston.
Spring Break, Negril and Montego Bay. 800 233-4582
Port Antonio International Spring Fishing Tournament. 923-8724
Montego Bay Song Festival.
Negril West End Reggae Festival, Negril. 957-4991,301-588-9641
Miss Jamaica Grand Coronation Show, National Arena, Kingston.
Montego Bay Yacht Club Marlin Tournament.
(876) 979-8038 or (876) 979-8650
The Jamaica Horse Association Combined Show, Chukka Cove, Ocho Rios.
S & P Golf Classic, Manchester Club, Mandeville.
OCTOBER:
Annual Honk 'N Line Canoe Tournament, Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth.
(876) 965-0635
National Mento Yard Cultural Show, Seville Heritage Park, ST. Ann's Bay.
(876) 926-5726
World Championship Dominoes, Montego Bay.
(888) LOVEBIRD
Ocho Rios International Marlin Tournament.
Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament, Marina, Port Antonio. (876) 925-0699
The Pirate's Race, Port Royal.
Motor Race Meet, Dover Raceway, near Brown's Town.
(876) 920-1880
Ocktoberfest, Jamaica German Society Headquarters, Kingston.
(876) 956-4747
Jamaican Open Golf Tournament and Pro-Am, Half Moon, Montego Bay.
(876) 925-2325
NOVEMBER:
Caribbean Heritage Fest, Rio Cobre, Portmore, St. Catherine.
(876) 754-7609
Jamerican Film and Music Festival, Wyndham Rosehall, Montego Bay.
(323) 692-9537
Fossil Open Polo Tournament, St. Ann Polo Club, St. Ann.
(876) 952-5586
The Season of Excellence, Ward Theater, Kingston.
Annual International Show Jumping Extravaganza and Horse Trials, Caymanas Park Polo Grounds, Kingston.
International Horse Trials, Green Castle Estate, near Annotto Bay.
Harmony Hall Pre-Christmas Crafts Fair, Ocho Rios.
(876) 975-4222
DECEMBER:
Devon House Pre-Christmas Craft Fair, Devon House, Kingston.
(876) 926-0815
Manchester Golf Club's December Party and Xmas HamperTournaments, Mandeville.
Reggae Superjam, Kingston. 968-1089
Jamaica Motoring Club/Esso Superoil International Stages Rally, Kingston.
(876) 969-3860/1
JAM-AM Cup Yacht Race.
(876) 952-8262 or (876) 979-8038
Johnny Walker World Championship of Golf, Tryall Golf and Beach Club, Montego Bay.
Holywell Recreational Park - Jamaica Holywell Park is one of the hidden natural gems of Jamaica perfect for those interested in eco-tourist attractions. A three hundred area “park in a park” is the gateway to the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park (BJCMNP) and has protected status over all other areas.It is located 3,500 ft above sea-level in the cool Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park. It is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of life. With lush vegetation everywhere the park is often bathed in tropical mist.
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A Spring With Healing Powers: Jamaica’s Mineral Bath Legend has it that a “Runaway Slave” who lived up in the hills of St. Thomas Was whipped by his ‘Master’ and while running through the bushes he saw this pool Of water where he started washing his wounds… A strange thing occurred the next Day… his wounds started to heal… This spring now became his medicinal
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River Rafting On the Martha Brae River Martha Brae River, near Montego Bay, offers an excursion for those looking to commune with nature; outdoor activities for all ages; and some exciting folklore to entertain those who visit. The river is located in Falmouth, Trelawney, and offers two main attractions—the thrill of bamboo rafting and the stunning Luminous Lagoon of Glistening Waters.
