ST THOMAS, Jamaica— The St Thomas Curry Fest made a vibrant return to the entertainment scene last month at Yallahs Primary School, attracting thousands of attendees. The event offered families a day packed with games, rides, music, and an impressive variety of curry dishes.

Patrons were treated to various curried dishes, from chicken, duck, rabbit, and goat to more exotic options like shrimp and lobster. There were also snacks and beverages appealing to children.

Curry crab was among the offerings at the St Thomas Curry Fest. (Photo: Contributed)

“It was a memorable experience, and we accomplished our goal of hosting the perfect family outing filled with fun, food, and entertainment! Every moment was a celebration together, creating beautiful memories that we will cherish forever,” Wanda Oh Canada, one of the event’s promoters, told Observer Online.

“Throughout the day, our event was nothing short of magical. We had a magician, a mesmerising fire dancer, and the hilarious ‘Granny’ entertaining everyone. Kids met animated characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Spiderman. In the evening, we turned up the excitement with a stage show featuring dancing sensation Kaka Highflames, The Double Scoop Twins, and dancehall star Vershon,” he added.

The co-organiser also shared his personal highlight of the event.

“Seeing the interaction between the children and the acts was truly the highlight of the event for me. Their happiness fulfilled me, especially with the hilarious Granny who captivated everyone’s attention and left us wanting more,” he said.

This family enjoyed a day out at the St Thomas Curry Fest. (Photo: Contributed)

Dana Moore, from Morant Bay, brought her two children to the event.

“It’s really the children why I’m here. They always wanted to come, and this time I decided to bring them. So far, it has been a good experience,” she said.

The promoter also disclosed plans for the next staging of the event.

“The next staging will be bigger and better! Mark your calendars for October 19, 2025. We’re excited to announce that we have a lot in store this time around. While many of our supporters come from the local area, one of our goals for next year is to widen our demographic and welcome even more fantastic people to join us. St Thomas is a wonderful parish that we want all of Jamaica to enjoy. Stay tuned for updates,” said Wanda Oh Canada.