March 24 & 25 | Pan Jam Festival | Kemah

The Kemah Lighthouse District comes alive with the beat of Steel Drums, Fire Dancers, Exotic bird shows, pet contest and a large variety of entertainment as the 9th Annual Kemah "Pan Jam" Steel Drum Festival sets up shop on Saturday March 24 & Sunday March 25th, 2011.

"Pan Jam" is defined by authentic Caribbean steel drums, calypso and reggae musicians who have performed all over the world. Our headliners for this year are Freddy Harris III and Mustafa, both out of New York. The entertainment schedule also features Jerry Diaz & Hanna's Reef, San Jacinto College, and University of Houston-Clear Lake and Lone Star College steel drum bands and many other fabulous groups.

The fun starts on Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are lots of ice-cold beverages and festival foods available in the Kemah Visitor Center parking lot located at the corner of 6th and Bradford. Admission is free and there is lots of street
parking surrounding the festival site.

Performances by Headliner, Freddi Harris of New York, Hanna's Reef, U of H Pantagonist, San Jacinto Steel Drum Band and North Harris Steel Drum Band, also performing will be the Outriggers, Tall and Short of It and many more.

There are arts and crafts booths offering a variety of fun items, including Fine Arts & Handmade Crafts, giant inflatables. and lots of family fun will round out the event.

Don't forget to bring your pets for the Bay Area Pet Adoption Pet Contest, and if you are feeling lucky, there is even a raffle with lots of great prizes...all paid trip to Beliz, Southwest Airline tickets and much more.

A kick off celebration will be held on Friday, March 23th at Zone 504 in the Kemah Lighthouse district from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.


For more information regarding everything" Pan Jam", check the website or call Event Director Sandra Williams [phone] or Carol McCants chairman @281-615-3187