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Calendar of Events
Official Holidays
New Year’s Day (January 1)
Labour Day (May 23)
Emancipation Day (August 1)
Independence Day (August 6)
Christmas Day Dec 25)
Boxing Day (Dec 26)
Also Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Heroes Day (third Monday in October).
14 January 2006
Rebel Salute Music Festival
Kaiser Sports Club, St. Elizabeth, South Coast
The premiere one-night Roots Reggae Festival is set for
Saturday, January 14, 2006 at the Kaiser Sports Club in St. Elizabeth. It will feature a rare performance of the
international music icon BURNING SPEAR ! Other reggae Ambassadors who will perform includes: Inner Circle, Gentleman,
Luciano and of course Tony Rebel. This roots festival is unquestionably a cultural masterpiece which has seen phenomenal
growth in attendance from both local and international patrons.
Tel:876-934-0827
flames_production@hotmail.com
http://www.tonyrebel.com
26 January - 28 January
Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Music Festivals
Rose Hall Resort & Country Club, Cinnamon Hill Ocean Course, Montego Bay
This event themed 'the Art of Music' will showcase several
genres such as Country, Jazz, R&B and Reggae. There will be food and craft booths featuring Jamaican products.
This year's exciting line-up of artistes include:
James Ingram, Air Supply, Al Green, KEM, Shaggy, Maxi Priest, Nestor Torres, Morgan Heritage, Tami Chynn, Richie
Stephens with a special 50th Anniversary performance by Byron Lee and the Dragonnaires and his special guests and
an artistic tribute by painter Jean Francis.
Tel: 1-800-LOVE-BIRD or (876)-754-1526
http://www.airjamaicajazzandblues.com
29 January 2006
High Mountain Coffee 10K & 5K Road Races
Manchester, South Coast
One of the premier events on the Jamaican road racing calender is the High Mountain Coffee 10K and 5K events (inaugurated
1983). Over the years overseas participation has increased since its inception and with the introduction of the
5-K race, younger athletes under 17 have also increased.
Tel:876-963-4211/4319
Fax:876-963-4309
sanco@colis.com
3 February 2006
Negril Fat Tire Festival
Negril, Negril
The Negril Fat Tire Festival is on for February 3-5, 2006 at Good Hope, Negril Hills, Negril. The course will take
competitors through the various terrain of the western coast of Jamaica from the white sand beach to the mountainous
region.
A celebration with live entertainment will wrap up the activities. You don't have to be a mountain bike racer to
participate.
Tel:876-957-0155/(876)-781-8161
rxadventures@cwjamaica.com
6 February 2006
Bob Marley's Birthday Celebrations
Throughout the Island
This is the birthday anniversary of legendary superstar Bob Marley. A year of celebration will take place throughout
the island from February 6, 2006. Details of activities throughout the year will be posted periodically on this
site.
Tel:876-978-2991/926-5726
Fax:876-978-4906
marleyfoundation@cwjamaica.com
http://www.bobmarleyfoundation.org/
26 May 2006
Calabash International Literary Festival 2006
Jake's, St. Elizabeth, South Coast
A festival in the truest sense "earthy, inspirational, daring and diverse" the annual Calabash International
Literary Festival will take place at Jake's, a funky Island Outpost resort on Jamaica's untamed south coast.
Tel:876-965-3000
Fax:876-965-0552
calabashfestival@hotmail.com
http://www.calabashfestival.org
10 - 18 June 2006
Ocho Rios Jazz Festival
Renaissance Jamaica Grande/Almond Tree, St. Ann, Ocho Rios
June is Jazz Month - The 16th Annual Ocho Rios Jazz Festival billed as "The History of Jazz" will be
held from June 10-18, 2006. Eight exciting days of great music, superb entertainment and healthy family and community
participation.
Tel:876-927-3544/ 866-649-2137
jazzinfo@ochoriosjazz.com
http://www.ochoriosjazz.com/
9 July 2006
Little Ochi Seafood Carnival
Seafront at Alligator Pond, Manchester, South Coast
The Little Ochi Seafood Carnival is a celebration of the wide array of culinary delights available on the southern
coast of the island. This event usually attracts some 6,000 patrons who eat and party until 4:00 am each year.
This year will be even bigger and better as partons will be entertained by the Internationally reknown soca band
- Byron Lee and the Dragonaires along with several other vintage artistes.
Tel:(876)-961-4618/2278 & (876)-965-4449
Fax:(876)-962-8871/3496
thelkar@cwjamaica.com
16 July 2006
Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 2006
Catherine Hall, Montego Bay
The world's greatest music festival 'Reggae Sumfest' will be back at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay in July. This
annual festival will showcase the best talents in reggae music. In keeping with the motto of the organizers 'Promoting
Music, the Universal Force', this event will see the top Jamaican acts along with international artistes performing
to a diverse international audience.
Tel:876-953-4573
Fax:876-953-8295
info@reggaesumfest.com
http://www.reggaesumfest.com
4 August 2006
Cultural Extravaganza
Islandwide, Kingston
Be it drama, folk forms, culinary arts, gospel, dance, speech, music, arts and crafts - don't miss out on this
wonderful opportunity to share in the Jamaican experience.
Activities all organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission.
Tel:(876)-926-5726-9
Fax:(876)-968-2553
jcdc@cwjamaica.com
http://www.jcdc.org.jm
30 September - 7 October
43rd Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament
Port Antonio Marina, Port Antonio
The 43rd Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament and 22nd Port Antonio Local Canoe Tournament will be held
in Portland from September 30 to October 7, 2006.
In 2005, 38 endangered Atlantic Blue Marlins were released
alive in keeping with the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Tag & Release Regulations. We had anglers
from the countries of USA, Barbados, Haiti, Switzerland, Russia, Austria, Tobago, Trinidad and Denmark.
Tel:876-927-0145
Fax:876-977-6995
rondq@mail.infochan.com
http://www.themarinaatportantonio.com
15 October 2006
Treasure Beach Hook N' Line Canoe Tournament
Treasure Beach, South Coast
Now in its 8th year, this annual South Coast fishing tournament scheduled for Heroes Weekend ie. October 15-17,
2006, encourages the use of traditional fishing methods for an exciting three-day event. Environmental exhibits
and entertainment will also form part of the event.
Tel:876-965-0634 / 965-3185
Fax:876-965-0552
jakes@cwjamaica.com
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