SOUTH FLORIDA – The 2024 Grace Jamaican Jerk Pageant returns to Miramar Regional Park on November 10, however in a extra expansive slot to accommodate the annual occasion’s development, in response to its co-founder Eddy Edwards.
He informed South Florida Caribbean News that the brand new setting offers patrons a possibility to converse with sponsors and distributors.
New for 2024
Eddy Edwards Jamaican Jerk Pageant
“This yr we now have utilized a unique location within the park which provides extra space to accommodate the growth of the extra distributors in addition to new competition options. Patrons could have extra alternatives to have interaction with sponsors, benefit from the actions on the Publix Culinary Stage in addition to chill out within the meals court docket to take pleasure in tasty choices from distributors,” Edwards mentioned.
“Our VIP providing this yr is expanded and can function plush seating, limitless drinks, a scrumptious providing of culinary delights and front-of-stage entry.”
A number of options which were a part of ‘Jerk Fest’ since its inception in 2001, are once more on the menu. These embrace the Publix Culinary Stage, which has cooking demonstrations by Chef Irie and Boston-based Chef Darian.
Cooking demonstration by Chef Irie (file photograph)
Edwards didn’t disclose artists for the leisure section, however mentioned it should comprise “a mixture of traditional reggae and dancehall acts in addition to Florida-based performers.”
This yr’s Grace Jamaica Jerk Festival 2024 takes place 5 days after the US election between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. Whereas the polls will probably be recent of their minds, Edwards expects a full turnout of patrons.
“In 2008 when Senator (Barack) Obama received the elections we noticed an enormous turnout, as individuals had been in a celebratory temper. We anticipate an identical state of affairs ought to Vice President Kamala Harris emerge the victor on November 5,” he mentioned.
