You should ask yourself: which seafood festival will I attend while I'm in Jamaica?

Imagine sampling your favorite seafood dishes, interacting with locals, and singing along to your favorite Jamaican songs all in one place.

That's exactly why seafood lovers flock to the annual seafood festivals in Jamaica.

It's a convenient way to taste the best dishes from the island's culinary magicians.

You can enjoy a range of lobster, crab, shrimp, and fish dishes with your favorite Jamaican sides.

Here are the top seafood festivals in Jamaica. 

Ocho Rios Seafood Festival

You can expect a feast of Jamaica's finest seafood dishes at Ocho Rios Seafood Festival.

This festival is held in August at White River Reggae Park in Ocho Rios.

Observe top chefs prepare and serve grilled lobster, fish, shrimp, crab, and conch, using fresh, local ingredients.

Traditional Jamaican sides like rice and peas, festival (fried bread), and plantains are also available.

Additionally, you can enjoy live music, cultural dancing, and other entertainment.

It's a family-friendly event so don't leave your little ones behind. 

Portland Seafood Festival

The Portland Seafood Festival is held at Somerset Falls.

This event offers a splendid day of fresh seafood samplings, live music, and family fun.

Here, you can indulge in fresh lobster, shrimp, crab, and more from local vendors.

Carry your swimwear so you get the opportunity to dip in the warm and inviting waters at Somerset Falls.

Port Royal Seafood Festival

Held in the historic town of Port Royal in Kingston, the Port Royal Seafood Festival is an all-day event.

The event is usually held in October on National Heroes Day.

This festival presents a unique opportunity to enjoy fresh, traditionally prepared seafood and other local staples while you learn about the mysterious lives of pirates who once called Port Royal home.

Enjoy a wide variety of mouth-watering seafood dishes.

The festival also features live entertainment from popular local artists.

Jamaica's event calendar

Jamaica hosts a wide variety of festivals year-round, offering something for everyone. 

You can ensure you don't miss out by deciding what suits you best and buying your tickets early.

For a well-curated list of annual events in Jamaica, visit the Jamaica Experiences website.