Cultural Collaborative Jamaica: Programs: JAMS

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JAMS Festival

Originated in 1996 at York College , JAMS is currently held during the first weekend in August along ten blocks of Jamaica Avenue , which are closed to vehicular traffic. Attracting upwards of 150,000 people. The JAMS Festival showcases the diverse cultural and ethnic talents, foods, arts & crafts of the Borough of Queens, promoting family and Youth centered activities, the work of Collaborative members, community partnerships and tourism for Jamaica. A highlight of the festival is the JAMS under the Stars evening concerts.

2011 Performers/Appearances


Bill Jacobs with Special Guest	Camille Thurman	Emperior Adechi


Craig Crawford Players	4Love	Robbie Nova

	Still in Formation


	2011 Sponsors

Scenes from JAMS 2010

Below is information about our JAMS Fetival last year.

Look through a few of our photos as well as the sponsors who helped make the event possible.

2009 Volunteers

The Board of Directors of Cultural Collaborative Jamaica would like to thank Diane Ware (left) for her many years of serve as a volunteer to the JAMS Festival and many other CCJ Activities. Ms Ware passed away on February 19th 2009.

The Board of JAMS 2009

JAMS 2010 VIDEO!!!

and You!