MIRAMAR – The 21st Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Pageant (GJJF), taking place on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 1pm-10 pm at Miramar Regional Park, positioned at 16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, Fl 33027, has introduced its scorching all-star lineup of cooks and musical performers.
Publix Culinary Pavilion
The Publix Culinary Pavilion will function Internationally acclaimed superstar cooks Travis Reece (Jamaica), Jamal Small (Bahamas) and Darian Bryan (Jamaica).
Musical Leisure
Whereas on the musical aspect, two-time Grammy-winning Royal Household of Reggae Morgan Heritage, Jamaican dancehall sensation Ding Dong and straight out of Bermuda, reggae artist Collie Buddz, will present the soundtrack and vibes for a day crammed with enjoyable, meals and Caribbean tradition.
Chef Problem
Turning up the warmth within the Chef Problem is the 2022 champion, NBC-6’s Cherney Amhara, who’s being challenged this yr by WPLG’s Alexis Frazier for the dignity GJJF’s 2023 High Chef award. Celeb judges embody Jamaica Meals Boss and South Florida based mostly Hungry Black Man.
Extra Leisure
Extra leisure will function comic Chris “Johnny” Daley, and Dancin’ Dynamites 2003 winners from Jamaica. As well as, DJs Richie D, Jazzy T, DJ Radcliffe and Ecstatic Sound will hold the gang entertained. There will probably be a Patty Consuming Contest with $1,000 in money prizes!
Emcees are Jody Ann Grey and Tanto Irie of Hot105 FM.
Come For the Meals
From succulent jerk hen to tender jerk lobster, GJJF serves up an genuine culinary journey by the center of the islands. The pageant options an thrilling meals court docket providing a large assortment of cuisines. Starting from jerk hen, pork, and fish. Plus, Jamaican favorites reminiscent of fried pageant, oxtails, curry goat, escovitch fish, roasted corn, in addition to different tasty delights.
GJJF Managing Companion and CEO Eddy Edwards commented “South Florida is house to the most important Caribbean inhabitants in the USA. The Grace Jamaican Jerk Pageant reminds us of the numerous, constructive and scrumptious influence the Caribbean has on the American tradition. Over the previous 21 years, the pageant has advanced to include different great Caribbean cultures, such because the Bahamas, and entice individuals the world over”.
GJJF offered by Publix in partnership with Metropolis of Miramar, Western Union, Better Ft. Lauderdale Guests and Conventions Bureau. Media sponsors embody The Nationwide Weekly, Jamaica Observer, WAVS 1170 AM, and Cox Radio Miami. For the primary time, stations from the Bahamas Star 106.5 and HOT 91.7 together with the Nassau Guardian will welcome attendees from Islands of the Bahamas to get pleasure from some South Florida model island tradition.
Common admission tickets are $40 and $50 on the gate on occasion day. VIP tickets are $175. Youngsters underneath 10 are free to attend. To buy tickets and for extra data, go to www.jerkfestival.com
Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival Showcases Caribbean Food, Music and Culture
