Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival

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Food & DrinkKingston/Blue Mountains
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkUnlike most Jamaican festivals staged at sea
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: JMD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival in Kingston/Blue Mountains

An annual coffee industry festival held at Newcastle, a hill station in the Blue Mountains above Kingston, since its 2018 debut. Programming mixes farm tours, barista competitions, and tastings of Blue Mountain coffee with a trade-show dimension for growers, roasters, and exporters, plus tastings paired with regional food.

The inaugural Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival ran three days, March 23 to 25, 2018, at Newcastle, a former British military hill station in St Andrew parish within the Blue Mountains, rather than in Kingston itself, though the range rises directly above the capital and the two are frequently paired in event branding.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unlike most Jamaican festivals staged at sea level, this one runs roughly 3,000 feet up in the Blue Mountains at Newcastle, putting visitors in direct proximity to working coffee farms and noticeably cooler temperatures

02

The mystery stays covered

Since resuming after a pandemic pause, the event has stretched from a single long weekend into a month-long program in recent editions, blending public tastings with trade-oriented programming for the coffee industry

03

The city starts moving

Farm-tour slots are limited and often require advance booking given the terrain

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Barista competitions

Water and renewal

Living ritual

guided coffee-farm tours

The sacred route

Living ritual

and tastings paired with local food form the recurring core of the program each year

The local code

Living ritual

regardless of whether the festival runs as a single weekend or a month-long stretch

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

For Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival, choose the arrival point in Kingston/Blue Mountains first, then work backward to transport and return timing.

What to wear

Layered clothing is advisable given cooler mountain temperatures at altitude, plus sturdy shoes for any farm-tour component held on working coffee estates.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kingston/Blue Mountains.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

JMD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.00 N, 76.79 WOpen in Google Maps

Kingston/Blue Mountains, Kingston/St. Andrew, Jamaica

Nearest airportKIN — Norman Manley
TransportFor Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival, choose the arrival point in Kingston/Blue Mountains first, then work backward to transport and return timing.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kingston/Blue Mountains.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kingston/Blue Mountains via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kingston/Blue Mountains, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearLayered clothing is advisable given cooler mountain temperatures at altitude, plus sturdy shoes for any farm-tour component held on working coffee estates.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Jamaica and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival?

Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival is listed for Past edition: 7 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kingston/Blue Mountains, Jamaica. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kingston/Blue Mountains, Kingston/St. Andrew, Jamaica

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLbluemountaincoffeefest.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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