Rum Island Festival Debuts in Atlanta Celebrating Caribbean Culture

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The inaugural Rum Island Festival was held at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, showcasing Caribbean music, food, and rum. Hosted by media personality Pretty Vee and organized by founder Marc Walcott, the day‑long event featured live performances by artists such as Aidonia and Ayetian, curated rum tastings, cocktail activations, and a food village offering dishes like jerk chicken, rice and peas, and fried plantains.

Organizers said the festival aims to grow in future years, attracting larger crowds and more performers while providing a space for Atlanta’s expanding Caribbean community to connect with its heritage through entertainment, cuisine, and community activities.

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Atlanta · Marc Walcott · Piedmont Park · Pretty Vee · Rum Island Festival

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Rum Island Festival was held at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. hot1009.com · rnbphilly.com · themorninghustle.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Rum Island Festival was the inaugural edition of the event. hot1009.com · rnbphilly.com · themorninghustle.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Pretty Vee hosted the Rum Island Festival and Marc Walcott founded it. hot1009.com · rnbphilly.com · themorninghustle.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The festival was created to celebrate Atlanta’s expanding Caribbean population. hot1009.com · rnbphilly.com · themorninghustle.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The food village offered dishes such as jerk chicken, rice and peas, chow mein and fried plantains. hot1009.com · rnbphilly.com · themorninghustle.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Aidonia and Ayetian performed at the Rum Island Festival. hot1009.com · rnbphilly.com · themorninghustle.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The organizers plan to grow the festival in coming years, attracting bigger crowds and artists. hot1009.com · rnbphilly.com · themorninghustle.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The festival featured Caribbean music, food, rum tastings and live entertainment. hot1009.com · rnbphilly.com · themorninghustle.com