The 5th Annual Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival is Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, SC from 6pm until 11pm. The Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival is a family friendly event that celebrates the best in Caribbean food, culture and music. The focus of this unique festival is to highlight Caribbean food, specifically food using the Jamaican jerk seasoning. The top chefs in the Southeast will “bring it” in an effort to dethrone the 2017 champion Ma Gloria and claim the title of Top Jerk Chef 2018!!!