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To enhance national development through cultural practices by creating opportunities that unearth, develop, preserve and promote creative talents and expressions of the Jamaican people. This will be achieved in an innovative and creative manner through professional and responsive staff collaborating with all stakeholders.
THEME FOR JAMAICA FESTIVAL 2K10: 'I BELIEVE IN JAMAICA'

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Tuesday, August 17
Floral Tribute - Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey
National Heroes Park
8:00 a.m.

Tuesday, August 17
Floral Tribute - Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey
Lawrene Park, St. Ann's Bay, St. Ann
4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 18
Announcement of Visual Arts Viewers' Vote Prize Winner
Smile Jamaica TVJ
6:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 28
Visual Arts Exhibition closes
National Gallery of Jamaica

Friday, September 10
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - BAND COMPETITION

Thursday, Sept. 23 to Friday, Sept. 24
Popular Band Competition Eliminations

Saturday, September 25
Miss Lou's celebrations
Louise Bennett Garden Theatre
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 28
Visual Arts Showcase Opening - Northern region
Ken Wright Pier, Errol Flynn Marina, Port Antonio
5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 6 to Friday, Oct. 29
Parish Seminars

Saturday, October 9
Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service
Mt. Salem SDA, Montego Bay
9:00 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 10 to Monday. Oct. 18
HERITAGE WEEK

Wednesday, October 13
National Awards Ceremony
7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 15
Visual Arts Showcase closes - Northern Region

Ken Wright Pier, Errol Flynn Marina, Port Antonio

Monday, October 18
National Heroes Day Salute
National Heroes Park
4:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 21
Visual Arts Showcase Opening - Western Region
Venue to be confirmed

5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Oct. 29
Semi-finals - Band Competition


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  Entry Forms ( PDF )
 
  • Shop Window Display Competition
     
  • Festival Queen
     
  • BAND COMPETITION:
       
  • Entry Form
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  • Rules
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  • Culinary Arts / Jamaica Festival of Foods
     
  • Children's Gospel
     
  • Traditional Folk Forms
     
  • Jamaica Gospel
     
  • Speech
     
  • Drama
     
  • Dance
     
  • Music
     
  • Festival Song
     
  • Reggae Dance
     
  • VISUAL ARTS:
       
  • Entry Form
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  • Rules
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  • Entry Form
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  • Rules

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