This Emancipation Day – Monday, August 1st – Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica, will come alive with the annual Mobay Jerk & Food Festival.

Although it is primarily a food show, the event has several other features: bounce about, face painting, ball pits, drinking and eating contests and live performances from top acts in both the gospel and secular genres.

Among the artists booked for this year are: Jah Vinci, Alaine, Shane O, Petra Kaye and Goddy Goddy. Additional music will be provided by ZJ Liquid, DJ Shem and Trophy Sniper Sound; while MC Blazze and Lady Energy will do hosting duties. This is an all day family event that will begin at 10am. Entrance fee is $2,500 JMD.