St Mary, Jamaica- The Christmas season is certainly cheerful for Port Maria as the build-up to the launch of its newest entertainment venue intensifies. As part of its opening Eden Acres will treat the community to a Family Fun Day and Barbecue on the 24th of December 2011 and a live performance concert, headlined by Tifa and X-hale, on the 26th of December 2011; admission is FREE!

According to Richard Henry, founder of Eden Acres, “the family fun day and concert is my way of giving back to the community of my youth and what better way and time to give back than by spreading the gift of love and sharing during Christmas…” On Christmas Eve the entire community of Trinity, Port Maria, and the environs will gather on the over 20acres property, from 11 am to 6pm, to be treated to an exciting entertainment line-up, water slides, merry-go-rounds, bounce houses, barbecue, Jonkunu and Dinki Mini troops, performances from the Magnum Kings and Queens of the Dancehall contestants, Gospel Artiste Danhue Dyer, and an evening of carolling and Christmas warmth.

The festivities continue on Boxing Day- Monday December 26th- from 11am to 6pm continuing with the same fete and frolic and will culminate in a scintillating live concert headlined by Tifa and features performances from X-hale, Flava Expressions, etc. According to Henry “the residents are excited about what Eden Acres has to offer and the support has been overwhelming.”

Nestled in the cool plains of Port Maria, Eden Acres is the newest entertainment landmark in the parish of St Mary. Currently, Eden Acres boasts standard entertainment facilities but plans to transform the 30 acreage to into an eco-tourism complex and campsite are underway. Eden Acres is located in Trinity, Port Maria, just opposite the Police Station.