SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th, 2026

3:00PM – 9:00PM EST

DOWNTOWN CENTRAL PARK:

501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701

•••  Free To Attend •••

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

A Likkle Jerk Spice Mek Ev’ry Ting Nice!® 

Experience a vibrant day of culture, food, and entertainment at the North Carolina Jerk Festival. This free family friendly event brings the community together for live music, authentic jerk cuisine, and flavors from across the Caribbean and around the world. Enjoy a lively cultural stage, browse arts and craft vendors, and explore a wide variety of food vendors serving jerk favorites, Caribbean classics, and international dishes. Relax with friends and family while the kids enjoy fun activities, then stop by the bar for Jamaican and Caribbean favorites including the famous Jerk Fest Rum Punch. It is a full day of great food, great vibes, and celebration in Downtown Durham.

NUFF FOOD

We are bringing you the very best Jamaican jerk alongside all your other Caribbean favorites.
Wi have suphmm fi ev’ry body! Yuh nuh believe mi come si fi yuh self!

Jerk Chicken

Jerk Pork

Curry Goat

Patty

Curry Chicken

Coconut/Jelly

Brown Stew Chicken

Oxtail

MAIN STAGE

More to come!

SyyChronic Sound

Mr. Magnum

Luv Mac Jr

Alexandra Valladres

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Bring all a di pickney dem!

Free Bounce House in the Kids Zone

Ludi Game

"Cut Throat" tournament and free play Domino

Multiple tables!

SPONSORS

Thank you!

SyyChronic Sound

NC Heavy Machine

One Plus Painting & Power Wash

Lee's Kitchen Jamaica

Triangle Tax Group

Joenate INC

Bull City Inflatables