Carifesta Inc, in association with the Mayors Advisory Commission on Caribbean Community Affairs (MACCCA), and sponsored by Trade Center Management Associates (TCMA) presents a FREE Caribbean music and arts festival celebrating the Caribbean-American heritage, of the English, Spanish, French, and Dutch speaking Caribbean.

CARIFESTA comes to the Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, on Labor Day MONDAY, September 7th, 2015 from 12pm-8pm.

Twenty-eight Caribbean nations will be highlighted including, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherland Antilles, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, and the US Virgin Islands.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Main Stage
The best in Caribbean entertainment, including reggae superstar DAVILLE, soca sensation the OASIS BAND, the KURLOU REGGAE ALLSTARS, cultural dances, international DJ’s, community announcements, and more.

Special Tributes
- BOB MARLEY with DJ Tony Carr / Host of This is Reggae Music WPFW 89.3FM
- ICONS OF SOCA with DJ Neil Mattei / Host of The Caribbean Affair WEAA 88.9FM

Food Court
Vendors will feature the full culinary delights of the Caribbean.

Cultural Village
Juried craft emporium, art exhibit, book signings, fashion showcase and more.

Beer Garden
Patrons will enjoy an assortment of beer, wine and spirits in a fun indoor/outdoor environment within the festival.

**For vending, sponsorships and volunteering opportunities, email us at info@carifesta.com.