Organizers of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival New York have announced the postponement of the 2023 event.

The festival was set to take place in July at the Roy Wilkins Southern Queens Park in New York.

“We are committed to delivering an affordable wholesome family event at the highest level for our patrons, sponsors, and other stakeholders,” stated Eddy Edwards, managing partner of Jamaican Jerk Festival New York, promoters of the event in association with VP Records.

“We have worked each year to improve on what’s already been achieved and will use this time to improve our future events,” he added.

There was no new date stated for the 10-year New York Festival, which gather thousands of patrons each year.

The Florida Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival however, is still set for November 12, at Miramar Regional Park and more details on the event will be provided soon.