Kansas City’s Reggae Music & Jerk Festival

Kansas City’s Annual
Reggae Music & Jerk Festival

September 13th-14th- & 15th 2024
Berkley River Front Park Kansas City, MO

In the quest for friendship, peace, and understanding, cultural exchange has a long history of success in bridging gaps and fostering unity among distant communities.

Friends of Reggae International, a Missouri not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation based in Kansas City, MO, launched Kansas City’s first Reggae Music Festival at Thies Mall in Volker Park in 1990.

A diverse and vibrant audience of more than 30,000 individuals attended the first event. The annual festival thrived for over three decades. The cultural and economic impact was significant. Kansas City mayors issued proclamations to honor and commemorate the festival events.

The Reggae Music & Jerk Festival is an excellent source of pride for the Kansas City community. It has demonstrated time and time again the great potential for making profound and positive contribution to the cultural life of our community. It encourages a peaceful and real dialogue between communities, increasing cultural understanding and respect. It improves the quality of life for all.

Berkley River Front Park
1298 Riverfront Drive Kansas City, MO 64120

Friday, September 13
World Music Gates open: 5:00 pm
Bands on-stage 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Saturday, September 14
Dance Hall Gates open: 12 noon
Bands on-stage 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Sunday, September 15
Roots & Culture Gates open: 12 noon;
Bands on-stage 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The family friendly, fun-filled weekend includes over 20 Reggae and World music bands, a traditional Jerk food cook-off, arts, crafts, poetry, cultural drummers and dancers.

RBA Publishing, Inc