JerkFest returns for a hot and spicy weekend this summer

Jun 27 2018, 3:25 am

Let the seductive scent of a drum BBQ at top heat lure you over to this epic annual food fest in Toronto. Now in its 17h year, Grace JerkFest returns for a hot and spicy weekend this August!

The summer food fest is a favourite for its multi-day festivities devoted all things Jerk and in addition to devouring the Caribbean classic all day, festival-goers can partake in a Hot & Spicy Jerk Chicken-eating competition, So You Think You Can Jerk competition and Jerk Chicken seasoning workshops.

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The weekend kicks off with a ticketed boat cruise on Thursday, August 9 while the festival grounds at the base of the ski hill at Centennial Park will host the marquee food fest featuring smoking hot grills, jerk-seasoned everything, a Drop-A-Six domino challenge, live entertainment, kids’ zone, exhibitors, and more.

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When: August 9 to 12, 2018
Where: Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Road, Toronto
Price: General admission from $10 online

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