For Immediate Release

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.

In this light, Friends of Reggae International presents:

Kansas City’s Annual Reggae Music & Jerk Festival2024

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

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

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

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

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

For more information contact:

Dave Clark, Director of Operations
Friends of Reggae International
friendsofreggaekc@gmail.com
friendsofReggae.com
(816) 315-1834 cell