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Festivals in Jamaica
| Name | Category | Location |
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Bacchanal Jamaica
It's often said that Kingston is the heartbeat of Jamaica, and... |
Festivals | Kingston and the Blue Mountains |
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Calabash International Literary Festival
Three days and nights of both literary and musical talent are... |
Festivals | South Coast |
Jamaica Jazz & Blues
Held the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday of January, Jamaica... |
Festivals | Montego Bay |
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Jamaica Ocho Rios International Jazz Festival
Held each June and the biggest event in Ocho Rios, this jazz... |
Festivals | Jamaica |
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Little Ochi Seafood Carnival
The second Sunday in July is sure to be hot at the Little Ochi... |
Festivals | South Coast |
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Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament
For five decades, the Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament... |
Festivals | Port Antonio |
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Portland Jerk Festival
Fiery jerk barbecue is what Port Antonio's known for, and this... |
Festivals | Port Antonio |
Rebel Salute
Over the years, Rebel Salute has grown to be one of the biggest... |
Festivals | Jamaica |
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Reggae Marathon
Runners can test themselves on a 13.1-mi (21.1-km) or 26.2-mi... |
Festivals | Negril |
Reggae Sumfest
Those who know and love reggae should visit Montego Bay between... |
Festivals | Montego Bay |
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Treasure Beach Hook n' Line Fishing Tournament
This three-day tournament, held each October, pairs local fishermen... |
Festivals | South Coast |
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Treasure Beach Off-Road Triathlon
The Treasure Beach Off-Road Triathlon is the region's biggest... |
Festivals | South Coast |
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