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FREDDIE McGREGOR TAKES A MAJOR JERK FESTIVAL TO LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 28!

   By Howard Campbell– Freddie McGregor— JERK festivals seem to be a hot item — as far as Jamaican culture is concerned — in the United States these days. Several major cities including Atlanta, New York, Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia have events showcasing spicy products. Long Beach in southern California has joined the mix. The Long Beach Reggae Music Jerk and Food Festival is scheduled for September 28. It is the brainchild of singer Freddie McGregor whose Big Ship Music label are promoters. “I’m very surprised at the sudden interest in the States for Jamaican jerk foods. I headlined the Atlanta jerk fest two weeks ago and we saw over 20,000 people in attendance,” he told the Jamaica Observer. “I guess people like family-friendly events.” McGregor said he has been “looking at that market for sometime now” … Read entire article »

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