JSVFest (Jerk, Seafood & Vegan Festival), Sept 10th & 11th , Washington PK

5500 South Cottage Grove,Chicago IL 60637

10 September, 2022

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R&B Great, LYFE JENNINGS, LEGENDARY R&B/FUNK, LAKESIDE, REGGAE GRAMMY NOMINEE ETANA, HOSE MUSIC DJS, TERRY & HUNTER, & A GALAXY OF WORLD MUSIC ACTS FOR JSVFest (Jerk, Seafood & Vegan Fest) CARNIVAL OF FOOD & MUSIC CELEBRATION, SEPT 10TH & 11TH, WASHINGTON PK, CHICAGO. By Karl Villanueva Imagine creating a festival specifically to promote, encourage and essentially entice healthy eating. That’s exactly what Martin's International aims to do as it prepares for its 6th Annual Jerk Seafood & Vegan Fest ((JSVFest) on September 10th and 11th, 2022 at Washington Park.Once again, Dusable Museum Garden will be transformed into a taster’s paradise as remarkable chefs and culinary heavyweights serve up their best in Jerk, Seafood & Vegan delights. And while savoring these creative and tasty offerings, attendees can enjoy live performances in front of a huge stage featuring acts from around the world. There’s also ample room to lounge on the grass picnic-style or pull up in a lawn chair. So on September 10th and 11th join us at the Jerk Seafood and Vegan Fest (JSVFest) at Washington Park- DuSable Museum Garden from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm. “Our mission is clear! To encourage healthy eating among all our people.” said Dr. Ephraim Martin, President of Martin’s International, JSVFest. You will be surrounded primarily with Vegan, Seafood & Jerk cuisine with a twist or sprinkling of other friendly menus.Over the years, Martin’s International is known throughout the Midwest and other parts of the world as an entertainment powerhouse. In addition to great food, attendees will be treated to live performances featuring the best in Pop, R&B, Reggae, Afrobeat, House Music showcase , Latin and contemporary World Music. This year featured performers include: R&B superstar and international success Lyfe Jennings; the legendary R&B Funk group Lakeside; 2021 Grammy Reggae Nominee and IRAWMA multi-Awards winner Etana; the sensational Dancehall and IRAWMA multi-nominees, D’Angel; 3 Piece, Crucial Conflict- Coldhard, and House Music top DJs: Terry Hunter, Gene Hunt, Serialdaboss- Afrobeat, Yosefus – Intl Roots Reggae figure, Lizzy G- Haitian Hip Hop, and V-103- Also performing are: Doc Payne and the Payne Relief Blues Band, Ifficial Reggae Band, Baby J. and the Golding Street Band, DJ. Poyo – Belize, Dance DJ. Tynman, • JayMon, and Michigan Reggae- DJ Charlie, among others. More than 100 vendors will be on hand engaged in branding and selling their products. Exotic arts and crafts, jewelry, herbs, skin-care products, clothing, and other fine wares from around the globe will be at your fingertip for purchase on the festival grounds. What a great opportunity to do your last-minute end-of-summer shopping. Early tickets are available now at Eventbrite.com- search JSVFest or at www.jsvfest.com. Vendors and prospective sponsors can also register. For decades, Chicago is world renowned as a city known for its culinary delights. Especially food that is quick to order. Or consumed instantly at a counter, a street side café or at a championship ballgame. It may be handed to you in the form of a world-famous hot dog or served as a deep-dish world-class pizza. On the national and international scene, rave reviews have made Chicago very special for connoisseurs who enjoy its big city ambiance and small-town hospitality. This year, Martin’s International adds another spotlight on Chicago’s trending food.And also brings Chicago closer to the curbside. Martin International's Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Festival on September 10th and 11th aims to showcase this emerging phenomenon.Ever since 1944, when Vegan lifestyle was introduced to the world, Chicago has blossomed as a garden of Vegan delight. Also gaining prominence and rising popularity are hundreds of restaurants offering Jamaican-style jerk cuisine.Seafood has also cut out a lucrative niche in the Chicagoland area attracting practically all demographics to this Midwest melting pot.So, as Martin’s International seduce your pallets with diverse food grown or raised from all corners of planet Earth please sit back and enjoy our mix of International RYHTHM and BEATS. Martin’s International is proud of Chicago’s accomplishments in the culinary world and welcome you to its outdoor charm as a major festival destination. The JSVFest is made possible by our sponsors: Chicago Park District, NBC TV 5/Telemundo Chicago, WVON AM 1690/Vontv, Rogers Park Fruit Market, Old World Market, LaFrutreia, Inc, Bronzeville Academy Charter School (BACS), O.P.J. Records and others. Thank you for your participation as we toast our partnership with this great city for more than 30 years.