Date & Time
Saturday, August 22, 2026 — Free noon to midnight, $20 after midnight
Venue
ILU Club of Chicago, 14421 Greenwood Rd, Dolton, IL
The Vibe
Three Areas. One Link. One Vibe.
Whe' Yuh From in St. Catherine, JA? The St. Catherine Link-Up, presented by TRC Events, is the biggest link-up party of the year — a massive Chicago reunion for everyone repping St. Catherine Parish. One Parish, Many Roots, One Strong Legacy: this is a night built for Spanish Town, Portmore, Linstead, and every town in between to rep yuh town and link up under one roof.
The night is built around one guiding spirit: "One Parish: St. Catherine | One Link: Unity is Power | One Community: Stronger Together." Daytime hospitality includes a domino tournament kicking off the community vibes in the afternoon, open lawn and table Ludo throughout the day, and pre-ordered food available for sale on-site. The night also features a special birthday celebration for Prestige Finest (Suge – Don Dadda).
Rep Yuh Town
St. Catherine is one parish with many roots. Wherever you're from within it, this is your link-up too:
Spanish Town
The historic capital — rich heritage & iconic landmarks.
Portmore
The growing city — modern, vibrant, unstoppable.
Linstead
The market town — bustling, historic, unforgettable.
Old Harbour Bay
Jamaica's largest fishing village — coastal tradition.
Old Harbour
Coastal pride — history, culture, community.
Bog Walk
Gorgeous by nature — river, gorge, pure beauty.
Ewarton
The bauxite town — heritage, nature, resilience.
Lluidas Vale (Worthy Park)
Agricultural heart — strong roots, strong people.
Riversdale
Hillside community — connected, empowered.
Troja
Historic district — railway heritage, timeless pride.
Musical Lineup & Sound Origins
- City Rock MovementsFrom Spanish Town, making their first-ever Chicago performance.
- Mighty Prestige SoundFrom Chicago & Spanish Town, established in 1992 and branded "The Big Bad."
- Styles International SoundFrom Chicago & Linstead, Featured Sound System.
- Stone JamFrom Belize, Featured Guest Sound.
- DJ PoyoRegional Selector, Featured Lineup Artist.
Wah' Yuh A Chat Seh'?
Wah' Yuh A Chat Seh'?
Every link-up needs good chat. Whether you're catching up with someone from yuh old street or meeting a fellow St. Catherine native for the first time, here's where the real conversation starts — from the games you played in the yard to the sound system you swore was the best, no stone unturned. Come ready to reminisce.
School Days
- Which basic or kindergarten school did you start out at?
- What primary school did you attend — and who was your favorite teacher?
- Did you go to an all-age school, or move on to high school after prep?
- Which high school did you graduate from, and what year?
- Do you remember your school uniform colors? Anybody still have theirs?
- What was recess or lunchtime like at your school?
Games We Played
- What games ruled your yard or street — marbles, hopscotch, Dandy Shandy, Bat Up and Catch?
- Did you ever build your own toy — a wire car, a kite, a bearing skate?
- Any ring game or clapping song the girls always had going?
- What was your go-to game when the lights went out?
- Who was the undefeated marbles or Ludo champion on your street?
Getting Around
- Did you take the bus into Spanish Town or all the way to Kingston?
- Which route taxi or robot taxi did you ride growing up?
- Where was your regular taxi stand or bus stop?
- Any memorable bus conductor or driver everybody knew by name?
- Did you walk to school, or was it always a taxi/bus situation?
Neighborhood & Street Life
- What street or district did you grow up on?
- What did the older heads call your neighborhood — did it have a nickname?
- Who was the neighborhood character everybody knew?
- Where did the kids gather to play after school — a lane, a field, a corner shop?
- Which shop or corner store do you still think about?
Parents, Curfews & Growing Up
- What time did you have to be home before dark — and what happened if you weren't?
- Did your parents know your friends' parents, so word always got back to them?
- What was the worst punishment you ever got, and what did you do to earn it?
- Could you actually get away with anything, or did it feel like eyes were everywhere?
- What chores had to be finished before you were allowed to go outside?
Church & Community
- What church did your family attend, and is it still standing?
- Did you go to Sunday school? Who ran it?
- Was there a big harvest, revival, or church anniversary everyone looked forward to?
- Any community organization, youth club, or sports league you were part of?
Landmarks & Hangouts
- Did you spend time by the Rio Cobre or around Bog Walk Gorge?
- Any memories of the fishing village at Old Harbour Bay?
- Ever visit Worthy Park in Lluidas Vale — for work, a tour, or just to look?
- What was the go-to river, beach, or hillside spot for a day trip?
- Which market day did your family shop — Linstead Market, Spanish Town Market?
Football & World Cup Fever
- Which team did you support growing up — Brazil, England, Jamaica, or somebody else entirely?
- Did your whole area shut down to watch a match on one TV at a shop or bar?
- Ever play street football, beach football, or ball in a cleared-out cane piece?
- Which school or local football team did you play for or support?
- Now that the World Cup's on again — who are you backing this time?
Famous Faces From Yuh Area
- Any well-known musician, athlete, or public figure from your town?
- Did you ever cross paths with someone before they made it big?
- Any local legend everybody in the district talked about, famous or not?
- Whose success made your whole area proud?
Food & Vendors
- Who had the best patty, bulla, or fry dumpling in your area?
- Did you have a favorite jerk stand or Friday-night food spot?
- Any vendor who set up in the same spot every single day, without fail?
- What was the dish your grandmother or mother made that nobody else could copy?
Sound System Wars
- Which sound system did you follow — Stone Love, Metromedia, Kilimanjaro, or a local one from your own area?
- Ever witness a sound clash live? Who won?
- Did your area have its own sound, even if it never went big outside the district?
- Did you record sessions off the radio onto cassette, or trade CDs after the fact?
- Did you know any selectors, box boys, or MCs personally?
Family & Legacy
- Is your family still in St. Catherine, or did everyone scatter?
- What's a saying or phrase your grandparents used that you still say today?
- Who's the family member that everybody in the district knew?
- What do you miss most about home that you can't find in Chicago?
Firsts You Never Forget
- What was the first dance or session you ever went to — and who took you?
- Did your parents actually know where you were that night?
- What did you wear — was there a whole outfit-planning process beforehand?
- First time you tried ganja — where were you, and who was there?
- First time you snuck out without anybody knowing — did you get away with it?
- Any session everybody from your era still brings up to this day?
River, Cane Piece & Country Life
- Did you spend afternoons bathing in a river or gully as a kid?
- Ever cut and chew sugar cane straight from a cane piece?
- What bush medicine or home remedy did your grandmother swear by?
- Mango season, otaheite apple, guinep — which fruit tree did you raid growing up?
- Any duppy story or superstition tied to a specific spot in your district?
Want to relive even more of the games from back home? Check out the Pickney Time Games Archive — 100+ traditional games and toys documented by the community.
Presented With Support From
Follow along at #stcatherinelinkup or call 414-909-3279 for more information.
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