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, Missouri non-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.
In this light, Friends of Reggae International present:
Kansas City’s Annual Reggae Music & Jerk Festival 2023
Berkley River Front Park
1298 Riverfront Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120
Friday, June 30th,Caribbean Music Night
(celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month)
Gates open: 5:00 pm
Bands on-stage 5:30: pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, July 1st, Women in Music (Women Empowerment)
Gates open: 2:pm-11:pm
Bands on-stage 2:30:pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday, July 2nd, Roots & Culture/Jamaican Jerkfood cook-off
Gates open: 2:00 pm
Bands on-stage 2:30: pm - 9:00 pm
The family friendly, fun-filled weekend includes a diverse mix of Reggae and
World music bands, a traditional Jerk food cook-off, arts, crafts, poetry,
cultural drummers and dancers.
For more information contact:
Friends of Reggae International
friendsofreggaekc@gmail.com
(816) 315-1834 cell
(913) 351-7218 office