Golden Krust, the premier family-owned Caribbean fast-casual restaurant group with over 100 locations in North America, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Jamaican Patty Day with a festive multi-city tour spotlighting Jamaican food, music, and culture.
Returning for the second summer in a row, the tour will bring lively celebrations to Atlanta, New York City, and Miami, inviting communities to come together and share in the joy through food and music. All ticket proceeds will go to No Kid Hungry, with more details to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
10 Years of Celebrating the Jamaican Patty
National Jamaican Patty Day—observed on the first Saturday in August (this year on August 2, 2025)—was established by Golden Krust in 2015 to broaden awareness and appreciation of Caribbean culture. The day also commemorates the opening of the first Golden Krust restaurant in August 1989, as well as Jamaica’s Independence and Emancipation holidays, which also take place in the same month.
For many, Golden Krust is also synonymous with Jamaican patties—of which they sell more than 100,000 daily—ranging in a variety of flavors, including Spicy and Mild Beef, to Jerk Chicken and Vegetable, seasonal specials like the Jamaican Pepper Shrimp and more…