Jamaica Plains World's Fair September 10, 2006

The Jamaica Plain World’s Fair is a celebration of community pride, arts, and the rich diversity found here in our neighborhood. It has become “the” culmination event of the year, providing fun for people of all ages and cultures!

The Fair is hosted by local business and community groups and organized by hundreds of volunteers. From its origins as a sidewalk sale fourteen years ago, the Fair has grown into a “don’tmiss” extravaganza attended by thousand of people.

The event kicks off with a parade through the district featuring baton twirlers and bicyclists. Local youth groups perform dance and musical numbers throughout the day on the community stage. The musical lineup on the main stages features top bands from around the region representing a wide rangeof styles, including gospel, jazz, mariachi, funk, salsa, merengue, and reggae. The varied mix of vendors includes artisans from all over the city selling arts and crafts. People can sample the foods of many countries from some of the area’s top restaurants and cafés. Exciting children’s activities including interactive art, dance, festival rides, and puppets are stationed throughout the festival.

The hosts of this event have worked together for many years to revitalize the neighborhood. They are the Hyde Square Task Force, Hyde/Jackson Square Business Association, Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street Program, and the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Rotary Stage Schedule
12 pm Mariachi Band
1 pm Santa Mamba
2 pm Lamine Toure
3 pm Pressure Cooker
4 pm Mango Blue
5 pm Samba Tremeterra with Rosana Peixoto

Wyman Stage Schedule
12:30 p.m. Los Sugar Kings
1:30 pm Kolours
2:30 pm Sendero
3:30 pm Slim Jim and the Mad Cows
4:30 pm Batuk Axe
5:30 pm Babaloo

Community Stage Schedule

Karaoke Stage
2 - 5 p.m. All Star Live Band Karaoke with the Nickel and Dime Band

Official Website: http://www.jpworldsfair.org