SunFest 2002 - May 1-5, 2002
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Tel: 800-SUNFEST

11th annual St. Lucia Jazz Festival - May 3-12, 2002
All Island - St. Lucia
An exciting lineup of artists will perform in St. Lucia's unique tropical venues for 10 full days of music, dancing, celebration and festivities. The people of St. Lucia look forward to welcoming you.
Tel: (758)451-8566

Reggae Sunsplash - May 4, 2002
Trempealeau, Wisconsin, USA
Tel: (608) 534-6898

3rd Annual Bob Marley Festival - May 4-5, 2002
Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Tel: (713) 688-3773

Rock Steady meets Reggae II - May 5, 2002
Hialeah Racetrack - N. Miami, FL, USA
The concert, which brings together veterans from the rock steady era with today’s reggae stalwarts, serves as a vehicle in the preservation and longevity of Jamaican music, highlighting different eras encompassing thirty-six years of the island’s indigenous music.
Tel: (954)966-5108, (954)448-0265

Afro-Pfingsten 2002 - May 8-20, 2002
Winterthur, Switzerland
Tel: +41 52 214 21 21

3 Day Reggae Festival - May 9-12, 2002    POSTPONED
Eilat, Israel
Email: info@zap1.co.il

Bluebeat Showcase - May 10-11, 2002
Rubi, Barcelona, Spain
Tel: 0034617487612

21st International Reggae and World Music Awards - May 10-12, 2002
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
The primary purpose of the International Reggae and World Music Association, Mr. Martin said, is to select nominees and achievers for the International Reggae and World Music Awards, each year; To help the homeless and other needy reggae and world beat music entertainers who have worked or dedicated their lives to the cause of such music (knowing that there is no pension, health or social security benefits for most people in the entertainment business); Also to defend the interest of reggae and world beat entertainers.

4th Annual Caribbean Festival 2002 - May 11, 2002
Strawberry Hill Classic Amphitheater - Richmond, VA USA
Featuring, Gregory Isaacs, ShineHead, Sleepy Wonder, A.A.E. Band, Ever-G & The Crew, Havana Son Band, Stable Roots Reggae Band. WIN A FREE TRIP FOR TWO at The Crane Ridge Resort, Ocho Rios, Jamaica. "Air Jamaica, the airline voted "Best Airline to the Caribbean" three years in a row.
Tel: (804)262-8100, (804)321-7637

Springs Spring Reggae Party - May 11, 2002
Colorado Springs, CO USA
Tel: (719) 632-8951, (719) 632-9991

Reggae Fest 2002 - May 11-12, 2002
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Tel: (602)696-1829

Grenada Spice Jazz Festival - May 11-19, 2002
All Island - Grenada
The third annual festival will showcase regional and international jazz music. The festivities include local food and arts & crafts.

Reggae Music in the Park - May 18, 2002
Fort Bragg, N.C., USA
Tel: 910-286-5623

Islands in the Park - May 19, 2002
Miami, FL USA
Tel: (800)523-5585

2nd Annual B.V.I. Music Festival - May 24-26, 2002
Cane Garden Bay Beach - Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Enjoy the sounds of Caribbean music as well as various genres of music such as Calypso, Fungi, Gospel, Reggae, R&B, and Salsa from our Featured, Local and Regional Artists.
Email: bvimusicfest@email.com
Tel: (284)495-FEST, (284)499-1976

One Love Festival - May 25, 2002
San Diego State University - San Diego, CA USA
Luciano, Toots & the Maytals and Israel Vibration join forces for the One Love Festival.
Tel: (619) 220-TIXS

Heineken Startime II - May 25, 2002
Mas Camp, Oxford Road - St. Andrew, Jamaica
Another in the series of Jamaica's #1 oldies concerts, sponsored by Heineken. Jamaica's top vintage performers promise a night of pure enjoyment. Artists include Ernie Smith, Eric Donaldson, Pluto Shervington, The Abbyssinians, Stanley, Shenley Duffus, Roy Rayon.
Contact: Michael Barnett
Tel: (876) 978-3355/978-2663

Curaçao Heineken Jazz Festival - May 25-26, 2002
All Island - Curaçao
Billed as a jazz extravaganza, this festival draws top international performers as well as local talent.

Kentucky Reggae Festival - May 25-26, 2002
Louisville, KY, USA
Tel: (502) 583-0333

Ethiopian World Federation Oneness Now Benefit Concert - May 30, 2002
    POSTPONED
Temple University - Philadelphia, PA, USA
Featuring Morgan Hertage and many more. This event to benefit the building of Shashamanie City, Ethiopia.
Tel: (215) 336-2000

Northwest Reggae Fest 2002 - June 1, 2002
Portland, OR, USA
Featuring Mikey Dread and The Fully Fullwood Band, Scientist(Overton Brown), Clinton Fearon and the Boogie Brown Band and many more.
Tel: (206) 568-5446

Salute to JOE HIGGS, The FATHER OF REGGAE - June 2, 2002
CLUB SILK - Los Angeles, CA, USA
Featuring MARCIA HIGGS & The Steppin' Razor Band, Also Featuring: JR. TOOTS, WADI GAD, AKUA, REDEMPTION SEVENFOLD, PUPA SHALOM, JUNIOR P., THE QUEEN'S COMPOUND, FR. AMDE THE BLACK MADHANE, THE REGGAE ROCK BAND, KABASA West African Drum Dance Ensemble.
Tel: (323) 291-7572

Sacramento Heritage Festival - June 1-2, 2002
Sacramento, CA, USA
Tel: (916)481-2583

International Roots Festival - June 1-9, 2002
The Gambia, West Africa
Tel: 0011/220-202650/227461

Massiff - June 3, 2002
G1 - Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44141(oo)1415527999

Total Togetherness - June 4, 2002
Grenada National Stadium - Grenada
Tel: 1-473-439-0752

One Love Reggae Fest - June 7, 2002
Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA, USA
Featuring: Luciano, Toots & the Maytals, Tanto Metro and Devonte, Tony Rebel and Suede, Mike General, Stonelove Movements, Jah Messenger Band, Slightly Stoopid and Dean Fraser.
Tel: (215)271-3871 or (215)LOVE-222

Adirondack Mountain Music Fest - June 7-9, 2002
Moose River Campgrounds - Lyonsdale, N.Y., USA
Email: mooseriv@hotmail.com
Tel: (802) 372-6142

International Arts Festival - June 7-9, 2002
New Orleans, LA, USA
Tel: (888) 767-1317

Ska Explosion! - June 8, 2002
Standard Music Venue, Walthamstow - London, UK
Tel: 077969 33615

Health & Harmony Music & Arts - June 8-9, 2002
Fairgrounds - Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Tel: (707) 575-9355

2nd Annual Bob Marley Festival - June 8-9, 2002
Birmingham, AL, USA
Tel: (713) 688-3773

Ocho Rios Jazz Festival - June 08-15, 2002
Renaissance Jamaica Grande/Almond Tree - St. Ann, Jamaica
This festival includes top class performances from Jazz artistes around the world; it is held at different venues across the island. There will be jazz concerts in Ocho Rios, Kingston and Montego Bay. Jazz days at Carib Inn Beach. Daily jazz lunches, jazz teas, jazz feasts on the river, jazz barbecues and youth jazz days.
Tel: (876) 927-3544 or (800) 233-4582

Real Deal Reggae Festival - June 9, 2002
Bakersfield, CA, USA
Featuring: Caribbean Pulse, Eek-A-Mouse and much more.
Tel: (661)335-0415

Reggae at the River - June 14, 2002
San Diego, CA, USA
Tel: (858) 272-3022

Island Festival 2002 - June 14-15, 2002
Kalamazoo, MI USA
Tel: (616) 760-5839

Another Family A-Faire - June 14-16, 2002
Hornings Hideout - North Plains, OR, USA
Tel: 800-992-TIXX or 303-544-5875

Reggae in the Park - June 15, 2002
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Tel: (702) 455-8838

Santa Barbara Caribbean Festival - June 15, 2002
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Tel: (805) 687-4701

Junity Reggae Day - June 15, 2002
Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Tel: (0049) 821 450 26 60

Reggae Old School Jam 2002 - June 16, 2002
Queen Mary Park - Downtown Harbor - Long Beach, CA, USA
Tel: (310) 515-3322

Reggae Old School Jam - June 16, 2002
San Diego, CA, USA
Tel: (619)230-1190

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival - June 21-23, 2002
Frogtown, Angels Camp, CA, USA
Email: info@snwmf.com
Tel: (415) 472-5550

Rototom Sunsplash 2002 - June 21-30, 2002
Osoppo, UD, Italy
Tel: 01039-434-977314

Summer Solstice Reggae - June 22, 2002
Great Barrington, MA, USA
Tel: (413)-445-7710 or (413)-663-7379

Caribbean Theatre Festival - June 27-30, 2002
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (416) 736-5718

Reggae Ethnic Session - June 28-30, 2002
Ceska Lipa, Czech Republic
Email: deus@volny.cz
Tel: +420 425 523931

International Reggae Day 2002 - June 29, 2002
Devon House - Kingston, Jamaica
Featuring: Richie Spice, Everton Blender, Mighty Diamonds, Brent Dowe, Warrior King, Anthony B, Studio One Band, Ethiopians, Sugar Minott, Freddie McGregor, Leroy Sibbles, Alton Ellis and much more along with Jamaican culture including dance, fashion, art, craft and food.

International Reggae Day 2002 - June 29, 2002
The Galatos - Auckland, New Zealand
Featuring: Morgan Heritage Family and much more along with Jamaican culture including dance, fashion, art, craft and food.

DC Caribbean Carnival 2002 - June 29, 2002
Georgia Ave - Washington DC, USA
Featuring: MONA from the Tropical Beat Television Show, JR.DEMUS and more. Email: ariousentertainment@earthlink.net

DC Carnival Bashment - June 29, 2002
Weyone Ballroom - Washington DC, USA

1st Annual Turntable Re-Union - June 29, 2002
Settings Night Club - Washington DC, USA
Featuring: Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Leroy Sibbles and Merritone.

Africamix Festival - June 29-30, 2002
Sacramento, CA, USA
Tel: (916) 729 9342

Portland Jerk Festival 2002 - June 30, 2002
Boston Playing Field, Boston - Portland, Jamaica
Visitors and Jamaican residents are being invited to the home of "Jerk" to partake in the rather delectable taste of lobster, fish, chicken and pork. There will be performances from local artisites and community dance groups.
Email: jamaicaevents@cwjamaica.com
Tel: (876) 929-9200-19; Fax: (876) 929 9375

International Reggae Day 2002 - July 1, 2002
Bob Marley Museum - St. Andrew, Jamaica
An on-air and on-line media festival featuring concerts with Jamaica's finest reggae artistes as well as guest performers, video presentations at the Bob Marley Museum, reggae workshops, talent search, fashion, art, craft and merchandise.
Email: rasta@cwjamaica.com
Tel: (876) 702 3291; Fax: (876) 929 9121

African Caribbean International Festival of Life - July 4-7, 2002
Washington Park - Chicago, IL, USA

Montreux Jazz Festival - July 5, 2002
Montreux, Switzerland
Tel: 41 22 741 31 01

SummerJam - July 5-7, 2002
Cologne, Germany
Tel: +49 - (0)711 - 23 85 050

Annual Bob Marley Festival - July 6-7, 2002
Sedona, AZ, USA
Tel: (713) 688-3773

Mayors Cup Festival & Regatta - July 8-13, 2002
Plattsburgh, NY, USA
Tel: 518-562-9708

Dour Festival - July 11-14, 2002
Dour, Belgium
Tel: (0032) 065 718 718

Legends of Ska - July 12-13, 2002
Palais Royale Ballroom - Toronto, ON, CAN
Featuring Alton Ellis, Justin Hinds, Laurel Aitkin, Derrick Morgan, Owen Gray, Winston Samuels, Stranger Cole, Prince Buster, Lord Creator, Lord Tanamo, and more.

30th Annual Groove Reggae Fest - July 13-14, 2002
Woodbury, CT, USA
Tel: (203)-263-2203

5th Annual Caribbean Sea Breeze Festival - July 14, 2002
Queen Mary Park - Long Beach, CA, USA
Tel: (323) 731-2927

GrassRoots Festival - July 18-21, 2002
Trumansburg Fairgrounds - Trumansburg, NY, USA
The GrassRoots Festival is over sixty bands playing on four stages for four days and nights.
Email: grassroots@grassrootsfest.org
Tel: (607) 387-5098

22nd Annual Folk on the Rocks Music Festival - July 19-21, 2002
Long Lake - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CAN
Email: fotr@ssimicro.com
Tel: (867) 920-7806

Reggae On The Beach - Mexicali En La Playa - July 19, 2002
The Beach - Ensenada Beach, Mexico
Featuring Eek-a-Mouse, Don Carlos, Junior P., Fidel, Natural, Break from Society, Badfish, Quinto Sol and much more.
Tel: 760-753-1382

Kumento Festival - July 20, 2002
Lyssons - St Thomas, Jamaica
This a part of the St. Thomas Homecoming celebrations, the Kumento Festival will highlight the legacy of the culture and spiritual infusion of a people's heritage through the drum and different sights and sounds of the hypnotic musical expression. Table Setting, Bruckins, Revival, Nyabingi, Mento, Kumina, Story-telling, Maypole Dancing, Dinki-Mini, Sounds by Mutabaruka, Hosted by Amina Blackwood-Meeks.
Contact: Devon Blake Tel: (876) 734-2449

The Reggae Inland Festival - July 20, 2002
Arrowhead Credit Union Stadium - San Bernardino, CA, USA
Featuring the Wailing Souls, President Brown, Earl Zero, Mighty Iceberg, Calypso Rose, Youth Exodus, Cross Culture,Bootsy Ranking, Tha Angels formerly Dogies Angels,Elegant Flairs Dancers and many more.
Email: reggaeinland2001@earthlink.net
Tel: (909) 421-2881 or (909)421-1552

Night Nurse Reggae Destiny - July 20, 2002
Wilmington, NC, USA
Email: nightnurse@musicorner.com
Tel: (910) 762-2477

California World Music Festival - July 20-21, 2002
Grass Valley Fairgrounds - Grass Valley, CA, USA
Featuring the Inner Visions Band

Nyahbinghi Camp Gathering of RASTAFARI - July 21-29, 2002
Thornham Field Centre - Suffolk, UK
Greetings in the Ivine name of HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I. There will be a 7 day Nyahbinghi Camp Gathering of RASTAFARI families at Thornham Field Centre, Red House Yard, Thornham Magna, Eye, Suffolk, from the 21st - 29th July 2002 to I-lebrate the 110th Earthday of HAILE SELASSIE I, I GOD AND KING.

Reggae Sumfest 2002 - July 21-27, 2002
Pier One On the Waterfront - Montego Bay, Jamaica
Annual music festival held in Montego Bay. Reggae Sumfest showcases top local and international reggae artistes.
Contact: Summerfest Productions
Email: info@reggaesumfest.com
Tel: (876) 953-2933; Fax: (876) 953-8295

LB27 Reggae Camp - July 23-27, 2002
Komarom, Hungary
Tel: (36) 30-96-00-525

Flower-Power-Festival - July 26-28, 2002
Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany
Tel: +49-172-3714220

Peter Tosh Memorial - July 26-28, 2002
Moschellandsburg, Germany
Tel: 0172 / 4467474

Wake the Town and Tell the People - July 27, 2002
Caribbean Sunshine Lounge - Orlando, FL, USA
Featuring U-Roy, Stur-Gav, Brigadeer Jerry and Dodie Irie.
Tel: 407-295-7774

Vermont Reggae Festival - July 27, 2002
Essex Junction, VT, USA
Tel: (802) 862-3092

9th Annual Reggae On The Bay - July 27, 2002
Portland, Maine, USA
Tel: 207-775-0356

Tello's Reggae Sunsplash - July 27, 2002
South Haven, MI, USA
Tel: 616-665-7483

Reggae on the Water - July 27, 2002
ISRAEL
Featuring Selector DR. REGGAE, DJ RAS KULCHA, and DJ RAZ LAHAV, live nyabinghi session, Rasta hosting, kids corner, drinks and food, large shade and big tents
Tel: 08 9985865

New England Reggae Festival - July 27-28, 2002
Escoheag, RI, USA
Tel: (401) 331-7910

Mid Missouri Reggae Festival - July 27-28, 2002
Columbia, Mo USA
Tel: 800-280-1587

Emancipation Jubilee - July 31, 2002
Seville Heritage Park - St. Ann, Jamaica
A celebration of African ancestors and their contribution to emancipation.
Contact: Joan Seagears, Tel: (876) 972-9407; Fax: (876) 972-1919

Reggae Geel - August 2-3, 2002
Belse Bossen - Geel, Belgium
Email: info@reggaebel.com

Tribute to Bob Marley Peoples Festival - August 3, 2002
Harriot-Tubman Riverfront Park - Wilmington, DE, USA
Featuring The Abyssinians, Fertile Ground, KWAME, Mystic Vibration, Monsoon and much more.
Tel: Genny Pitts 856-207-8829

Essential Festival 2002 - August 2-4, 2002
Hackney Marshes - London, UK
Email: events@essentialents.com

Reggae On The River - August 2-4, 2002
Piercy, CA, USA
Featuring Katt, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Morgan Heritage, Micheal Rose, Taxi Gang(Sly & Robbie)and many many more.
Tel: (707) 923-4583

U-Zona Reggae - August 2-4, 2002
Torelló, Catalunya, Spain
Tel: (0034) 93 859 52 88

Splash Festival - August 2-4, 2002
Chemnitz, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 371 4500662

Populario-Festival - August 2-4, 2002
Windpark Proschim bei Welzow
Tel: 016098242824

Reggae At The Lake - August 4, 2002
Truckee Park Amphitheater - Truckee, CA, USA
Tel: 530-581-1072

Jamaica 40th Independence Day Parade 2002 - August 6, 2002
Kings House & Half Way Tree - Kingston, Jamaica
Gala parade of the symbols of Jamaica's sovereignty - police, Jamaica Defence Force, in addition to other uniformed groups, interspersed with other items from the performing arts. In the night it climaxes with a street dance in Half-Way-Tree where thousands are expected to be in attendance.
Email: jcdc@cwjamaica.com
Contact: Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Tel: (876) 926-5726-7

Jamaïcan Sunrise Festival - August 6-8, 2002
Bagnols-Sur-Ceze - Gard, France
Tel: 0033 (0) 3 44 60 11 77

Sikula Reggae Festival - August 9, 2002
Rosolini (SR), Italy
Tel: 339-794-8769

Uppsala Reggae Festival - August 9, 2002
Uppsala, Sweden
Luciano, Junior Kelly, Red Rat & Buccaneer and many more.

Renegade Festival at Mt. Shasta - August 9-11, 2002
Mt. Shasta Ski Park - Mt. Shasta, CA, USA
Reggae, World & American Jam Bands
Tel: (530) 583-2801

Berkshire Mountain Music Festival - August 9-11, 2002
Butternut Basin Ski Area - Great Barrington, MA, USA
Among the other dozens of acts listed on the flyer are The Abyssinians
Tel: 1-866-BMM-FEST

Koots Roots Culture Festival - August 9-11, 2002
Nelson, B. C. Canada
Tel: (250) 354 - 7366

S.O.M.A. Summer of Music & Art - August 9-11, 2002
Jugendpark-Köln, Germany
Tel: 0049179-1930963

Reggae Jam 2002 - August 9-11, 2002
Klostergarten Bersenbr, Germany
Tel: 49 5439 902121

Swift River Bussu Festival - August 11, 2002
Chelsea, Swift River - Portland, Jamaica
A fun filled day highlighting the activities of the village and the Bussu ( a type of snail unique to Portland) from which the festival is named. The day will include Kumina drumming, Dinki-mini, Mento, story-telling, face painting and other local entertainment.
Email: pollyjam@hotmail.com
Contact: Mrs. Pauline Stewart Tel/Fax: (876) 942-2411

The SpotRock: A Benefit for Cultural Survival City - August 16, 2002
Mariahville, New York, USA
Tel: (718) 782-3885

Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival - August 16-18, 2002
Salmon Arm Fair Grounds - Salmon Arm, BC, CAN
Outdoor festival featuring three days of world music, blues and folk with a spectacular mountain backdrop. Concerts, dancing, jams, workshops, crafts and food with the addition of a family stage this year. Situated on the Trans Canada Highway - halfway between Vancouver, B.C. and Calgary, Alberta. This years reggae artists are: Alpha YaYa Diallo, Reggae Cowboys, Third World.
Tel: 800-661-4800

Reggae Sundance 2002 Festival - August 17, 2002
Genneperparken Recreation Area - Eindhoven, NETH
Tel: 0031-(0)40-2908564  Fax: 0031-(0)40-2908566

SEEN 2002 Reggae Soul Fest - August 17, 2002
People's Park - Berkeley, CA, USA
Tel: (510) 383-2949

Kneadmore Reggae Music Festival - August 23-24, 2002
Kneadmore Community Field - Bloomington, IN, USA
Featuring Toots and the Maytals, John Brown's Body and much more.
Email: zioncrossroads@yahoo.com
Tel: 812-988-0127

Chiemsee Reggae Summer 2002 - August 23-25, 2002
Übersee/Chiemsee, GER
Featuring Israel Vibration, Jamaica Papa Curvin, Steel Pulse, Alpha Blondy, Eek-a-Mouse, Luciano and much more. Chiemsee Reggae Summer is one of the oldest Reggae events in Europe.

California Reggae Fest 2002 - August 24, 2002
The Green - Long Beach, CA, USA
Featuring Buju Banton, Capleton, Wayne Wonder, Cocoa Tea, Ward 21, Detour Posse, Bugsy Malone, Simple Simon, Turtleman, LV, Lion Heart Sound , and more.
Tel: (310) 397-4493 / (562)495-5959

Reggae on the Rocks XVI - August 24, 2002
Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO, USA
Featuring Michael Rose, Marcia Griffiths with Dean Fraser, David Lindley with Wally Ingram, Beniah & Action Figure Party and much more. Tel: 303-830-8497 or 719-520-9090

Reggae Summer Night 2002 - August 24, 2002
Titania Park, Oberonstr. - Hamm, GER
Featuring Israel Vibration with the Roots Radics Band, Eek-a-Mouse, Macka B with the Royal Roots Band and much more.

Reggae Fever Festival - August 24-25, 2002
San Francisco, CA, USA
Tel: (415) 835-4733

SolFest 2002 - August 24-25, 2002
Hopland, CA, USA
Tel: (707) 744-2017

Peace Treaty 2002 - August 30, 2002
The Atrium - Stone Mountain, GA, USA
Featuring Cocoa Tea, Capleton & David House and much more. Email: Blazeitup27@hotmail.com
Tel: 678-360-0001

3rd Annual England Vs Jamaica - August 31, 2002
West Indian Social Club - Hartford, CT, USA
David Rodigan Vs Stone Love.

6th Forest Jump Festival - August 31, 2002
Aichwald bei Stuttgart, Germany
Tel: +49-(0)711-3105117

Monterey Bay ReggaeFest - August 31 - September 1, 2002
Monterey County Fairgrounds - Monterey, CA, USA
Featuring Freddie McGregor, Gregory Isaacs, Buju Banton, Ken Boothe, Twinkle Brothers, Sugar Minott, Eek A Mouse, Meditations, Della Grant, DJ Sister Yasmin, MC Rocky Bailey, and more to be announced.
Tel: (831) 394-6534

Monterey Bay ReggaeFest - August 31 - September 1, 2002
Monterey County Fairgrounds - Monterey, CA, USA
Featuring Freddie McGregor, Gregory Isaacs, Buju Banton, Ken Boothe, Twinkle Brothers, Sugar Minott, Eek A Mouse, Meditations, Della Grant, DJ Sister Yasmin, MC Rocky Bailey, and more to be announced.
Tel: (831) 394-6534

One Drop World Music Festival - September 2, 2002
Woodley Park - Encino, CA, USA
The festival will feature the finest in Latin, Reggae and World music artists performing on 2 stages in the beautiful, 46-acre Woodley Park.
Email: onedropprod@yahoo.com
Tel: (310) 840-2244

7th Annual Bob Marley Festival - September 7-8, 2002
Austin, TX, USA
Tel: (713) 688-3773

DarbyTown Steppers Busy Street Block Party 2002 - September 13, 2002
Prince Edward Street - Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Email: angiemomma64@hotmail.com or mvreggaeband@aol.com
Tel: (540) 654-5041

Lafayette Reggae Festival - September 13-15, 2002
Carencro, LA, USA
Tel: (337) 886-0572

Inter-Fest - September 14-15, 2002
New Orleans, LA, USA
Tel: (504) 581 2860

One Love for Africa - September 15, 2002
Old Mill Park - Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Tel: (540) 899-6789

Harvest Moon Reggae Festival - September 20-22, 2002
Snow Ridge Ski Area - Turin, NY , USA
Tel: (315) 697-5827

Earth Mother Mind Jam - September 21, 2002
Kimball, Minnesota, USA
Tel: (320) 202-1361

Fairfax World Music Festival - September 21-22, 2002
Fairfax, CA, USA
Tel: (415) 454-8550

9th Annual Bob Marley Festival - September 21-22, 2002
Dallas, TX, USA
Tel: (713) 688-3773

Morning Star Renegade Festival - September 27-29, 2002
Foresthill, CA, USA
Tel: 775-337-8344

4th Annual Bob Marley Festival - September 28-29, 2002
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Tel: (713) 688-3773

Merritone Family Reunion 2002 - October 5-14, 2002
Braco - Trelawny, Jamaica
This reunion brings about the bonding of individuals who have enjoyed and grown up with a wide range of music over the years. Activities throughout the week include live entertainment islandwide, and much more. Come celebrate with us our 51st Anniversary of Merritone Music & the 11th Anniversary of the Merritone Family Reunion.
Contact: Mr. Monte Blake or Ms. Lorna Bess
Tel: (876) 983-2345-6; Fax: (876) 983-2536
For Bookings: Ms. Sonya Parchment, Travel Centre
Tel: (876) 929-6585-7; (876) 920-8553 Fax: (876) 929-3946
Email: travcen@wtjam.net or mfrancis@colis.com

Trench Town Rock Concerts - October 12, 2002
Signal Hill - Long Beach, CA, USA
Tel: (323) 993-7297

Encore Bob Marley Festival - October 12-13, 2002
San Antonio, TX, USA
Tel: (713) 688-3773

San Diego World Music Festival - October 12-13, 2002
Campland Mission Bay - San Diego, CA, USA
Email: foriver35@hotmail.com

3rd Annual Reggae / Jazz Cruise - October 13-20, 2002
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Reggae icon "Freddie McGregor" will serve as the captain of the party ship. His team of artists includes "The Queen of Reggae" Marcia Griffiths, sax player Dean Fraser with The 809 Band, and female spoken word ensemble "In The Company Of Poets." The ports of call are St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbados, and Aruba.
Email: Terry@809posse.com
Tel: 800-464-9602 or 215-849-0922

National Mento Yard - October 17, 2002
St. Mary Sports Club - St. Mary, Jamaica
This annual event, in its eight year, features a feast of traditional - music, dance and foods of the island. The event offers visitors a chance to experience the 'unique yet diverse' cultural heritage of the Jamaican people.
Contact: Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Tel: (876) 926-5726-9
Email: jcdc@cwjamaica.com

Peter Tosh Birthday Celebration - October 18-19, 2002
Olympia, WA, USA
Tel: 360-534-3486

Mediacom - October 18-20, 2002
France
Tel: +33(0)326.409.671

Peter Tosh Birthday Celebration - October 19, 2002
Belmont - Westmoreland, Jamaica
Tribute in concert for the life of this renowned reggae musician featuring local reggae artistes. The celebration will be complimented with a slide show and the display of photographs of Tosh's accomplishments.
Contact: Worrel King Tel: (876) 957-7127

Annual Bob Marley Festival - October 19-20, 2002
Atlanta, GA, USA
Tel: 713 688-3773

East Coast World Music Fest - October 21, 2002
Cane River Falls - St. Thomas, Jamaica
Reggae & Jazz will be held at Cane River Falls, Bull Bay, St. Thomas, beginning at 10 a.m. Featuring Eddie Fitzroy, Calibe, 4th Street Sista, Imara, Michelle Jackson & others.

The Best of Heineken Startime - November 3, 2002
Mas Camp, Oxford Road - Kingston, Jamaica
Another in the series of Jamaica's #1 oldies concerts, sponsored by Heineken. Come see Jamaica's top vintage performers. Heineken Startime promises a night of pure enjoyment.
Contact: Michael Barnett Tel: (876) 978-3355; (876) 978-2663

Jamerican Film and Music Festival - November 20-24, 2002
Wyndham Rosehall - Montego Bay- St. James, Jamaica
The film and music festival offers the opportunity to discover Jamaica while rubbing shoulders with producers, distributors, stars, directors and wannabes in front of behind the big screens on some of the finest beaches. Film makers and musicians from around the world will gather to celebrate achievements and exchange knowledge in the form of panel discussions, workshops and seminars. The event climaxes with a gala awards ceremony.
Contact: Island Girl Productions
Tel: (323) 936-8951; Fax: (323) 936 0323

Saturday, December 7, 2002
Reggae Marathon & Half Marathon
Negril- Westmoreland, Jamaica
One of the major sporting events, Reggae Marathon is into its second year. The run begins at the Negril UDC playing field and continues to Green Island, returning to the original starting point for a distance of 26.2 miles. Register ONLINE!!!
Packages Available through:
Sunburst Tours Tel: 1 800 SUNBURST
JRS Tours Tel: 1 800 JAMAICA
www.reggaemarathon.com
Email: info@reggaemarathon.com
Leisure Pursuits (UK) Tel: 0800 018 6101

Saturday, December 14, 2002
Mash Down Babylon
StudioZ.tv - San Francisco, CA, USA
Featuring Sugar Minott, Rankin Joe, Carlton Livingston, Tristen Palma, Sammy Dread and more.
www.treeofliferecords.com
Tel: (415)252-7666

Jonkunnu Mento Festival - December 15, 2002
Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre - St. Andrew, Jamaica
Grand cultural festival to be held at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. The festival will feature a colourful Jonkunnu Street Parade, Mento Music Competition and Kiddie Jonkunnu Costume Competition. Traditional craft items and traditional sweets will be on sale. Traditional Brunch is available at a cost.
Contact: Jamaica Cultural Development Commission
Tel: (876)926-5726 - 9; Fax: (876)754-6752
Email: jcdc@cwjamaica.com