Miramar’s about to get jerked — and we mean that in the best way. Well, maybe the second best way. The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is bringing the heartbeat of the islands straight to Miramar. From flavorful eats to reggae beats, the vibes promise to be truly jammin’. The irresistible aroma of jerk is taking over Miramar!
Eddy Edwards, CEO of the Jamaican Jerk Festival, shares:
“Oh, you will — that smell’s gonna pull you in.”
With 27 vendors, the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is sizzling with Caribbean flavors at Miramar Regional Park this Sunday.
“Jerk, plus you know… A lot of jerk,” Edwards explains. “You’ve got jerk shrimp, jerk pork, jerk chicken, and all kinds of jerk! Then we have music and performances, so it is what we call the most delicious day of the year.”
And the memories we share—Eddy Edwards is making it clear: the festival isn’t just about food.
Joining the delicious lineup on stage are some incredible artists:
“We’ve got Destra, the Soca Queen from Trinidad and Tobago.”
“Is this love? Is this love that I’m feelin’?”
Edwards continues: “We’ve got The Wailers — the legendary band that used to tour with Bob Marley. We’ve got Mr. Vegas, too.”
Mr. Vegas, musical artist, adds:
“Am I seem nah, nah, nah, nah — kill ’em with the no. I’m so happy and feel privileged to be a part of Jerk Fest this year. It’s gonna be loud, it’s gonna be turnt up. Everything—the culture—all gonna come together, and we’re gonna have a great vibe.”
Adding to the fusion vibe, Chef Kriss Kofi (pronounced like coffee), owner of TreeLion Restaurant, will be showcasing his delicate creations at this family-friendly event.
Chef Kriss Kofi says:
“Ackee saltfish wonton pepper pot soup — this is like Asian cuisine from an Afro perspective. The dumplings that traditional Jamaican chefs would use in a soup, I replaced those with wontons. So, I sautéed ackee saltfish and then stuffed it inside the wonton soup, steamed it, then boiled it. You’ve never seen this one before. It’s exclusive.”
There’s truly no wrong way to enjoy a spoonful of this yumminess.
He adds, “I do know when Jamaicans eat dumplings, they’re gonna bite a piece of it and, you know… I’m just really looking forward to being around a whole bunch of Jamaican people because we did just get hit with a big hurricane. So, I’m just looking for collective love.”
Come out this Sunday to Miramar Regional Park and experience the most delicious day of the year — filled with vibrant flavors, legendary music, and unforgettable vibes. Don’t miss it!
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