JerkFest Turns 20 years old: Ring the Alarm
Some say it's the food; others say it's the music, and it is the mingling and the vibe for others. It's been a journey, but never a lonesome one. Together we have hit major milestones along the way. This year it’s a big one!
Celebrating 20 years of JerkFest is more about reflecting as we look back at those moments when JerkFest was just a wish. From those feelings of nostalgia, of the memories of home, culture and happiness, we created JerkFest. We have attracted more dreamers like us through our journey, bringing us closer to rebirth those memories and amplify their purpose.
Each year JerkFest brings more people together - nationally and internationally. We attract those born in the culture to those experiencing it for the first time. Togetherness, culture and fun are at the centre of it all regardless of age, race, ethnicity or gender.
As we reflect on our 20 year journey, we think of the relationships we have nurtured and the opportunities we thrive on delivering throughout the years. Through our festival, our audiences have had opportunities to be closer and enjoy sensational superstar entertainment. Our local artists and entertainers were able to share their talent and get exposure to the large audiences that JerkFest produced. New and interested musical artists benefited from our artist workshop and had the chance to network and collaborate with professionals in the industry. We have spotlighted multi-award-winning chefs - many of them taking jerk sauce to a different level. These chefs have shared their knowledge about the Caribbean food culture in old and new ways to keep participants coming each year with curious expectations.
Indeed for 20 years, we are grateful for the incredible partnerships we have formed and the opportunities to work collaboratively with people, businesses and organizations. We are blessed to have hundreds of volunteers who have supported us throughout the years. Through the assistance of our participants and donors, we strived to reinvest in our communities through cash donations and in-kind products to those that genuinely need it.
We made it this far because of our audiences' dedication and trust in us. As we celebrate this significant milestone, we hope you continue to support us whether we are at the park or online. Add us to your calendar and let your friends and family know about the 2021 International Jerk Food and Music Festival presented by TD Ready Commitment. Ring The Alarm - this summer, we comin’ big for year 20!