Jamaica Family Fest returns Heroes weekend
Published:Wednesday | October 11, 2023 | 12:06 AM
Jamaica Family Fest, the destination family event for Heroes weekend, is back from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. this Saturday in Montego Bay and next Monday in Kingston.
The event, which is free to the public, showcases the best of Jamaican food, music, vibe, culture, and business services, all in one place.
Celebrating its ninth anniversary in Kingston, the festival will now be staged on Heroes Day at Hope Gardens. The organisers note that the venue change gives better access to transportation, and it creates the opportunity for families to come and have a picnic at the event. Montego Bay will get a second opportunity to experience the festival, as the event will return at Harmony Beach this Saturday.
Gospel Linkup, promoters of the event, promises a wide array of activities.
“This year we have more than 30 exhibitors, even those featuring Jamaican history and heritage. We brought back the auto show feature of the event, showcasing amazing new vehicles from Nissan, Kia, and Honda. We will also have free health checks with the Ministry of Health onsite,” Andrew McKenley, CEO for Gospel Linkup, shared.
Jamaica Family Fest will also feature a kids village with over 30 rides and games, as well as a host of other educational and business booths. The festival culminates with performances from Alaine, Lubert Levy, Chi Ching Ching and Kevin Downswell.
Jamaica Family Fest continues its mission to give families wholesome entertainment that will leave them feeling enriched and blessed. Working alongside partners Harmony Beach Park, the Urban Development Corporation, Tracks & Records, Jamaica Biscuit Company, Old MacDonald Farms, Fidelity Motors, ATL Automotive, Sagicor, Jamaica Theological Seminary, JBDC, Love 101, Bess FM, Roots FM and Mello FM.
“We will continue to fill the gap; providing a fun, wholesome and safe space for families to come out together and enjoy themselves. We look forward to this weekend’s staging, and hope patrons from both cities come out and support,” McKenley added.