April Festivals in Jamaica

Bowden Invitational Marlin Tournament, Bowden, St. Thomas

This is considered one of the top fishing events on the island; open by invitation only.

Devon House Easter Craft Fair, Kingston

Shop for locally produced arts and crafts and enjoy traditional food and drink. Like the Christmas Crafts Festival, this event is held at historic Devon House.

Carnival, Ocho Rios, Kingston and Montego Bay

This week-long event in April includes street parades, fêtes and a general feeling of celebration. Visitors can join in the fun.

Drax Hall Kite Festival, Drax Hall, Ocho Rios

This Easter Monday event showcases all types of kites produced locally and internationally.

Harmony Hall Easter Craft Fair, Ocho Rios

This annual event features one-of-a-kind Easter crafts as well as art.

Jamaica Polo Association Tournament, Kingston

This event is the largest polo tournament on the island and features local polo teams.

Montego Bay Yacht Club Easter Regatta, Montego Bay

This annual regatta is open to members of other yacht clubs.

Trelawny Yam Festival, Trelawny

This annual event is pure fun. There’s a street parade, best-dressed donkey competition, goat competition, culinary contest, yam farmers’ competition and more.

Treasure Beach Off Road Triathlon, Treasure Beach

This yearly event includes a 400-meter swim, an 18K mountain bike race and a 4K run.

Red Stripe Horse Show & Gymkhana, Ocho Rios

Horse lovers can enjoy the Red Stripe Horse Show and Gymkhana at Chukka Cove in Ocho Rios, an annual event that brings in top riders from Jamaica, Europe and the US.