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Leading Soca and Reggae artistes, Miguel Maestre

Miguel Maestre, Exco Levi headline

Durham Carifest at Ajax Downs

This weekend, all roads lead to 50 Alexander’s Crossing, Of course, no Caribbean cultural event is
Ajax Downs, where Durham Carifest's annual festival complete without food; whatever your palette
explodes after a hiatus in 2020 when COVID 19 derailed the desires, Laz Catering mouthwatering dishes awaits.
region’s biggest Caribbean cultural festival. Although the pandemic (Covid-19) may have
According to CEO, Patrice Barnes, this year’s festival has caused us to stumble, in true Caribbean form, Carifest 2021
been scaled down a bit to adhere to all COVID protocols. we rise, adapt, connect, and find new and "We likkle, but wi tallawah."
In its’ continued efforts to promote, educate and build a creative ways to engage.
vibrant and inclusive Caribbean community Durham (Jamaican Proverb)
,
Carifest is partnering with House of Culture (HOC), to Tickets at Eventbrite. Location: Ajax Downs
a
present a cultural extravaganza, showcasing Mas Factor Earlybird tickets are $35… Date: August 7, 2021
Costume competition and fashion show featuring the best Exco Levi Show time 4pm
of the Caribbean through live acts, including soca and The safety of our guests is our Gates open 3pm
reggae artists such as Miguel Maestre, Exco Levi, Jaxx and priority; we will adhere to all
others. Dj’s D'Enforcas and King Turbo will add the musical Covid protocols to ensure that you Grab a chair and your
flavour to the weekend’s festivities. enjoy a fun and safe event.