The annual gala is hosted by organizers of JerkFest, Brampton’s annual celebration of Caribbean cuisine and culture. This year the organization is celebrating 25 years of the festival and looking ahead to the future. The gala will include cocktails, a full dinner and live entertainment. Food and music selections will reflect the organization’s Caribbean roots, with vegetarian options available.
Proceeds from the gala will go towards JerkFest Cares NEXT. The organization provides opportunities for Black and Caribbean youth to develop their professional skills and connections through mentorship, skills development program, and hands-on career experiences. The Holiday Gala has brought together members of this community for the past four years.
Guests are encouraged to bring friends and family and take inspiration from the “Black & Gold” formal attire theme. Gala events like these ones often use tools like social media and poster printing to help attract guests and donors. Advertising for the JerkFest Cares Gala emphasizes its core points:
“Good Food. Great People. Greater Purpose. Celebrating Culture. Honouring Community. Investing in What’s NEXT.”
The 2026 edition of the JerkFest Cares Holiday Gala will take place at the Canadian Convention Centre in Brampton on the evening of December 5.