Jamaican Food Event Calendar — October 2025
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Fall has arrived in the northern hemisphere and the Internet returns to its cosy season, pumpkin spice, Halloween obsession.
Meanwhile in Jamaica, it’s forever hot and rainy.
Luckily we always have food events and a long weekend to look forward to. Who needs “fall vibes” when we can celebrate Oktoberfest with the Jamaican German society; go to fun days, parties and food festivals during Heroes’ Weekend; and eagerly await the return of the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival in November.
OCTOBER 3
Oktoberfest 2025 | The Jamaican German Society
The Jamaican German Society invites us to another Oktoberfest celebration on October 3, 2025 at Alhambra Inn. Experience 20 different types of German beer, with dinner on sale, games, prizes, and surprises.
OCTOBER 4
Backyard Vibes | AC Lounge
Stop by the AC Pool Lawn on October 4 for backyard vibes grilling, games, cold beer, and ‘90s R&B.
OCTOBER 5
D’Vine | Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen
Swirl, sip, and savour fine wines paired with food stations curated by Executive Chefs Oji Jaja and Celeste Gordon on October 5 at Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen.
OCTOBER 11
Food Night Market | Chinese Benevolent Association
The Chinese Benevolent Association of Jamaica hosts another staging of their food night market on October 11.
OCTOBER 19
St. Thomas Curry Fest
Taste the spice and feel the vibes at the St. Thomas Curry Fest at Yallahs Primary School on October 19.
OCTOBER 20
Sharkies Seafood Festival
The Sharkies Seafood Festival returns for another day of fresh food and vibes to celebrate Heroes’ Day on October 20.
OCTOBER 24
Argentina Night @ The Kitchen | Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen x Embajada Argentina en Jamaica
A taste of Buenes Aires awaits at the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen (in collaboration with Embajada Argentina en Jamaica and Select Brands) on October 24.
OCTOBER 26
La Vida Loca | Broken Plate
After Argentina night at Jamaica Food and Drink, we can keep the latin rhythm and flavours going at Broken Plate’s La Vida Loca Latin Brunch on October 26.
OCTOBER 31
Cookies & Cocktails | Cookie Kraft
Sip and savour your own treats this Halloween at Cookie Kraft’s Halloween cookie decorating experience on October 31.
Looking for even more food events? Check Out:
Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen for weekly cooking classes and pars at the Kitchen
Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel for monthly brunch and high tea
ROK Hotel Kingston for brunch and other food specials
Summit Fridays for a weekly food village
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If you read this entire blog post, may your October be filled with cosy vibes and the best food.
We’ll update this post as we find more events, so circle back later in the month to see what’s new (or just to help boost our website visits). Or just keep an eye on the @wongagyal Instagram story for even more event and blog updates.
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