The Portland Jerk Festival is by far one of the most anticipated calendar event to take place in Portland and it's not hard to explain why. Jamaicans love Jerk, music and entertainment!   This festival promises to be all that and will take place on Sunday July 4, 2010 at the beautiful Folly Estate in Port Antonio. Featured would be several local and national jerk, food and craft vendors. This event would include a concert stage and a cultural and popular entertainment package.  Visitors and Jamaican residents are all invited to the home of ‘jerk’ to participate in this feast of jerked lobster, fish, chicken and pork.

Come be  apart of the Portland Jerk experience which is guaranteed to be ..."the very best of authentic Jamaican Jerk and cultural foods, an ultimate social experience, with the breathtaking backdrop of Portland’s serenity and sea breeze.  It will definitely be an unforgettable and spectacular entertainment showcase for the young and young at heart; afterall, it's all about the Jerk, the music, the company! See you there!

This much anticipated annual reggae event showcases the best talents in roots, rock and reggae music.  In keeping with the motto, ‘Promoting Music, the Universal Force’, 2010 will see top Jamaican acts along with international artistes performing to a diverse audience.  Previous headliners included: R&B queen Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J, Rihanna, 50-Cent & G-Unit, Missy Elliott, Morgan’s Heritage, Elephant Man, Beenie Man, Bounty Killa amongst others.

The festival kicks off with the beach party at Tropical Beach on Sunday, July 18, featuring top sound systems. On Thursday July 22, top dancehall performers will energize the full capacity crowd, while Friday and Saturday will continue the tradition of offering the finest reggae singers and bands, alongside top international stars.

Reggae Sumfest is a must go event on your annual calendar, and 2010 promises to once again surpass the standards set in previous years.

Come and experience the greatest reggae show on earth!