Held annually in Toronto, the BIJF is a 10-day festival that includes workshops and lectures. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, percussion, vocals and dance.
This three-day event is held in Temecula, CA, located in Southern California wine country. The final day is a youth jazz festival and frequently includes such headliners as Pancho Sanchez and Trini Lopez. Admission for the youth portion is free.
This festival is held annually in Greensboro, NC, and includes interactive exhibits for children, jazz and financial literacy workshops, as well as an art exhibit. In 2009, the festival also included the unveiling of the U.S Postal Service Heritage Stamp.