Friday, August 13, 2010 Gates open at 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 Gates open at Noon

“The Original District Festival”, Ya Maka My Weekend turns 19 years old this year with the region's best Caribbean music, food, culture, and island atmosphere. The “Ya Maka Beach”, rasta wear, palm trees, and surfboards all return to transform downtown Rock Island into a tropical oasis.
Spicy Caribbean foods, reggae music, swimwear fashion, pirates, tiki torches, beach balls, vacation getaway on AirTran Airlines, open air marketplace, tie dye clothing, sarongs and other apparel, cowry shell and hand-crafted jewelry, incense & oils, wood carvings, drums, African wares, and sunglasses.
No passport required!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
CALL 309-788-6311
Check out some of this year's talent by clicking the websites below:
"Legalize It" video - Pato Banton
www.patobanton.com
www.nattynation.com
www.yabbagriffiths.com
www.dubdis.naptownreggae.com