Smokey and Spicy Caribbean Grill Festival - Jerk Chicken Edition

Smokey and Spicy – Caribbean Grill Festival: Jerk Chicken Edition is a free, family-friendly celebration of Caribbean food, culture, and community taking place on April 4, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Quonset at Crossroads Market in Calgary. The event will feature a live jerk chicken championship with local chefs, restaurants, and caterers competing for the title while guests sample tasting plates and vote for the People’s Choice award. The championship winner will be crowned at 6:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy Caribbean eats, sweets, and drinks from local vendors, spice and sauce booths, live cooking demonstrations, traditional Caribbean games including dominoes and ludi, and music throughout the day. Discounted tasting passports will be available through Eventbrite beginning March 1, 2026, allowing guests to sample jerk offerings from participating chefs. The event offers a vibrant opportunity for visitors to experience Caribbean flavours and culture in Calgary.