Welcome to the North American Reggae & Caribbean Cultural Directory.
This guide highlights nonprofit organizations, charitable festival producers, and community associations that keep reggae culture alive across the country. From historic hubs like Mateel Community Center in California and the Positive Vibrations Foundation in Louisiana, to dozens of Caribbean cultural associations nationwide, these groups are the practical anchors that present reggae concerts, festivals, and educational programs in their regions.
Whether you’re looking to book talent, volunteer, partner, or simply attend, these contacts are your gateway into the thriving U.S. reggae community.
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United States
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New York
Texas
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Georgia
District of Columbia / Maryland / Virginia (DMV)
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Washington, D.C.
JEPF events — Taste of Jamaica / Jamaica Day Reggae Festival; contact as above. Eventbrite
This guide highlights nonprofit organizations and charitable festival producers with verifiable public contact details. In states or provinces without a stand-alone reggae nonprofit, we list local Caribbean cultural associations as placeholders — they frequently hire reggae artists, host dances, and run festivals.
| State | Organization | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Alaska | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Arizona | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Arkansas | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| California | Mateel Community Center / Reggae on the River | Email: office@mateel.org Phone: (707) 923-3368 59 Rusk Ln, Redway, CA 95560 |
| Colorado | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Connecticut | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Delaware | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| District of Columbia | JEPF Food & Wine Festivals (Reggae Wine Festival, Taste of Jamaica) | Phone: (301) 221-6517 / (240) 330-5127 |
| Florida | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Georgia | Caribbean Association of Georgia (CAG) | Email: caribgeorgia@gmail.com Phone: (678) 902-4224 950 Eagles Landing Pkwy, Unit 1029, Stockbridge, GA 30281 |
| Hawaii | Mana Maoli | Email: info@manamaoli.org Phone: (808) 927-7923 1202 Prospect St, Honolulu, HI 96822 |
| Idaho | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Illinois | Martin’s International / IRAWMA | Email: irawmasponsor@gmail.com Phone: (312) 427-0266 1325 S Wabash #307, Chicago, IL 60605 |
| Indiana | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Iowa | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Kansas | Caribbean American Association of Greater Kansas City (CAAGKC) | Email: caagkc@gmail.com Phone: (816) 433-9873 |
| Kentucky | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Louisiana | Positive Vibrations Foundation | Email: hello@positivevibrations.org Phone: (504) 303-2119 201 St. Charles Ave, Suite 114-356, New Orleans, LA 70170 |
| Maine | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Maryland | International Reggae Wine Festival (Howard County) | Phone: (301) 221-6517 / (240) 330-5127 |
| Massachusetts | Cambridge Carnival International | Email: cambridgecarnival@gmail.com Phone: (617) 492-2518 PO Box 390468, Cambridge, MA 02139 |
| Michigan | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Minnesota | Twin Cities Carifest | PO Box 580481, Minneapolis, MN 55458 |
| Mississippi | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Missouri | Caribbean American Association of Greater Kansas City (CAAGKC) | Email: caagkc@gmail.com Phone: (816) 433-9873 |
| Montana | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Nebraska | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Nevada | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| New Hampshire | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| New Jersey | Jersey City West Indian–Caribbean American Carnival Association | Email: info@jccarnival.com Phone: (201) 757-9043 / (201) 522-2649 270 Clerk St, Jersey City, NJ 07304 |
| New Jersey | South Jersey Caribbean Cultural & Development Organization | Email: sjcaribbean@gmail.com Phone: (856) 580-0178 PO Box 1486, Camden, NJ 08101 |
| New Mexico | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| New York | Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) | Email: info@cccadi.org Phone: (212) 307-7420 120 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035 |
| North Carolina | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| North Dakota | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Ohio | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Oklahoma | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Oregon | Northwest World Reggae Festival | Email: info@nwwrf.com Phone: (971) 393-8576 58885 E Marmot Rd, Sandy, OR 97055 |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Caribbean Festival | Email: capfest@gmail.com Phone: (215) 879-9352 |
| Rhode Island | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| South Carolina | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| South Dakota | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Tennessee | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Texas | Austin Reggae Festival | Contact: info@austinreggaefest.com Partner: Central Texas Food Bank |
| Utah | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Vermont | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Virginia | Virginia Reggae Wine Festival (JEPF) | Phone: (301) 221-6517 / (240) 330-5127 |
| Washington | Seattle Caribbean Festival | Contact via event organizers |
| West Virginia | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Wisconsin | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
| Wyoming | Caribbean cultural associations — directory placeholder | Refer to Chamber of Commerce / nonprofit locator |
