Wondering about events in Montego Bay? The event scene continues to grow alongside it’s booming tourism industry. It should therefore come as no surprise that some local events have been so successful, they have become staples on the island’s event calendar, attracting patrons from all over the world. If you are looking for things to do in Montego Bay, be sure to put the following annual events in Montego Bay into your calendar!
The Pineapple Cup takes place in January is one of the oldest offshore regattas, which started in Montego Bay in 1961. The 811 nautical mile race starts with competitors crossing the Gulf Stream for the Northwest Providence Channel, then down the eastern side of the Bahamas Island Chain toward the tip of Cuba. The final stretch is a 240-mile downwind ride from Cuba’s eastern tip, known as the Windward Passage, to the finish at Montego Bay. The event culminates in a fun-filled celebration at the Montego Bay Yacht Club. Learn more about this Montego Bay event here.
The Sugar Cane Ball is an annual fundraising event for Hanover Charities, one of Jamaica’s largest charitable organisations. The charity’s mission is to improve the health, welfare, and education of residents in Western Jamaica, and its many programmes are largely supported by the funds from this ball, which takes place each year in February at the iconic Round Hill Hotel. Fundraising activities include an art exhibition and a polo match, culminating in the themed black tie ball. For information please click here.
MoBay City Run, a 10K/5K Run and Walk, established to raise funds to support struggling university students, living in Western Jamaica in an effort to sustain the institutions based in western Jamaica. The scenic race takes place in May and starts at the Old Hospital Park by the seaside on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard and continues throughout the town passing many of Montego Bay’s landmarks before it leads back to the start for the medal awards and merriment. Click to learn more about this much anticipated event in Montego Bay.
Reggae Sumfest is an iconic music festival that happens every summer in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It is the biggest music festival in Jamaica and the Caribbean region. Taking place in July, it attracts a wide audience from around the world who come to see live performances from some of the biggest local and international Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop and Jazz acts. It is one of the top events in Montego Bay. Learn more about the history, location, lineup and prices of Sumfest here.
CUMI, the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill, is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), registered non-profit charity based in Montego Bay Jamaica. It was founded in 1991 and advocates for the homeless and mentally ill through its rehabilitation centre and outreach programmes. The CUMI Charity Golf tournament is the organization’s primary fundraiser, held at the beautiful Tryall Golf Course annually in September. All proceeds go to CUMI to sustain the on-going work it undertakes within Western Jamaica. Learn more here.
