Jerk & Jam Brings Jamaican Eats and Island Beats to The HUB
Funky Jerk Chicken is firing up the grill at The HUB Bike Lounge on November 14, and every plate helps get a kid in rural Jamaica to school. JERK & JAM is BMP Momentum’s first community fundraiser: a Jamaican-style cookout with THE HUB, five hours long and open to all ages.
THE DEETS
📆 Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕑 1-6 p.m.
📍 The HUB Bike Lounge, 410 SW A St, Bentonville
ℹ️ bmpmomentum.org
Source: BMP Momentum
What’s Coming Off the Grill
Jerk chicken is the headliner, but it isn’t a solo act. Funky Jerk Chicken is also doing stew chicken and fish, all served with traditional sides. The organizers’ own advice is “come hungry,” and we’re not going to argue with that.
Island Beats, Games and a Little Shopping
- DJ Inversion – bringing the music to the cookout
- Drinks – with Jamaican-inspired flavors to match the plates
- Games – friendly competition between bites
- Local vendors – shop a few booths while you’re there
Everything runs 1 to 6 p.m., so you can make it a long lunch or a late-afternoon drop-in. Kids are welcome.
One Big Cookout, One Great Cause
BMP Momentum was founded by Richard Scott, a Northwest Arkansas entrepreneur who grew up in the Jamaican community the nonprofit now serves. By the organization’s own count, since 2019 it has helped provide nearly 280,000 meals, set up school transportation for 98% of students at Shirley Castle Primary, and helped push attendance above 90%. Money raised at JERK & JAM goes to the student transportation initiative, which gets those kids to school safely and consistently.
How do you help? Show up, grab a plate, enjoy the music and shop the vendors. There will also be a chance to donate on the spot or sign on as a monthly supporter. Bring your friends and bring the family. See you there, NWA.
