Crowning Jamaican Culture
Kings & Queens was born from a single question: what if Florida could feel like Kingston every weekend?
Founded in Florida by Dwayne Williams, a Jamaican-American, Kings & Queens started as a backyard yard party and grew into Florida's premier Jamaican cultural festival brand. From the sound of Nyabinghi drums to the smoke off a pimento-fed jerk pan, every detail is curated to feel like home even 500 miles from the island.
Today we host tens of thousands of guests each year across five Florida cities, welcoming Caribbean-Americans and culture lovers from every state in the union.
To bring authentic Jamaican culture, food and music to every corner of the United States beginning with Florida.
The most trusted name in Caribbean festivals in America where every stage feels like an island.
Authenticity, community, craft and joy. Every event we build is a love letter to the culture.
Our Journey
- •2016Backyard beginnings
First Kings & Queens jerk & reggae yard party in Miami 200 people.
- •2019First public festival
Sold-out inaugural festival at Bayfront Park with 8,000 attendees.
- •2022Florida tour
Expanded to five Florida cities and hosted our first international artist.
- •2025Community impact
Launched the Kings & Queens Scholarship Fund for Caribbean-American students.
- •202680,000+ strong
Florida's biggest Jamaican festival brand, welcoming guests from all 50 states.