The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in Queens, N.Y. | July 22nd, 2012 | TheUrbanMusicScene.com

GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL TO FEATURE THE BEST IN

REGGAE–CULINARY–CULTURE

With
a year of hallmarks, Sunday, July 22 will add yet another reason to
celebrate as the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival returns to Roy Wilkins
Park in Queens for it’s second staging. Celebrating Jamaica’s 50^th Independence and Grace’s 90 years of global service, the 2nd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival New York
will not only offer Caribbean gastronomic delights, but patrons will
also experience the best music, entertainment, fashion, and cultural
acts coming out of the region. The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is a
celebration of authentic Jamaican Jerk in its various forms, and
includes a variety of vendors offering an array of tasty jerk foods
including Jerkmaster Mario from Boston, Jamaica.

Jamaica’s
top roots reggae singer, Tarrus Riley, will spice up the main stage and
deliver a crowd-pleasing performance with his chart-topping hits for
all music lovers. Stirring up the musical pot is another crowd favorite,
Fab 5 Band, promising to take audiences on a ride with ska, reggae,
dancehall and soca classics. Comedians Ity & Fancy Cat will have
the audience in stitches with their brand of humor, commenting on
topical issues and popular Jamaican culture. The main stage will open
with a Gospel segment featuring Prodigal Son, Eddie Neblett, Yankee B
and Dunamis singing praises and showering blessings throughout the park.

Highlighting
traditional folk music, storytelling and drumming, the Cultural Stage,
will feature Braata Folk Singers, known for their unique and dynamic
presentation of Caribbean folk music. Performances from upcoming talents
such as DJ Madder Dan Bad and dance groups Pershopa, Madout Girls and
Adina Pink will get the crowd moving to the Caribbean rhythms. Patrons
will also participate in Ring Ding games led by Diane Dixon with a
special surprise featuring some Dancehall Aerobics. A fashion show
showcasing Riddim Driven clothing line a go be di lick for fashionistas
all bout.

Mazie Miller, Grace Food’s Top Chef
and culinary expert, will be whipping up tasty treats, hors d’oeuvres
and formal meals as she conducts interactive cooking demonstrations
featuring some of Grace Food’s newest products. Hugh Sinclair aka Chef
Irie, personal Chef to the stars, will make his second appearance at the
New York festival to once again wow foodies with his culinary creations
and unusual take on Jerk cuisine.

Additional
activities include a buzzing Kidz Zone featuring magicians, rides and
other activities. An exciting Domino Contest offer enthusiasts an
opportunity to square-off for enticing cash prizes and a chance to “drop
a six love” and walk away Jerk Domino Champion of New York.

Advance tickets are on sale online at www.jerkfestivalNY.com
and at selected outlets including VP Retail store. Kids 12 and under
will be admitted free. Gates open at 12 p.m. and the fun and
gastronomic experiences continue until 8 p.m. Arrive early and bring the
entire family for a fun-filled Caribbean experience!

The
Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is presented in association with Digicel
and VP Records, and is sponsored by Western Union, The Jamaica Tourist
Board, Jet Blue Airways, Bigga Sodas, Irie Jam Media, Highbrid Magazine
and VitaMalt.