Boston JerkFest

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Dates:	Friday, July 10, 2026 - Sunday, July 12, 2026
Hours:	Jul 10 at 6 pm to Sunday, Jul 12 at 5 pm
Ages:	Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$$ see below
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

This multiple-award winning event was recently named top Caribbean event in Boston by Jamaicans.com, It was also named Boston’s Best Food Festival by Boston Magazine, and recognized by Zagat as a Top 10 Summer Food Festival, this family-friendly outdoor event showcases authentic Jamaican jerk cuisine, Caribbean flavors, craft beverages, local vendors, and live performances.

The weekend kicks off Friday night (21+) with the Rum & Brew Tasting and Concert, featuring top breweries, distilleries, Caribbean-inspired cocktails, and live soca music.

On Saturday, the Caribbean Foodie Festival takes center stage with signature events like the Jerk Cook-Off, Seafood Throwdown, sustainable chef demos, live music, and a Kids & Culture Zone.

Sunday closes out the weekend with a FREE Community Day – Community Soccer Fever, bringing together food, culture, and outdoor activities in a relaxed, family-friendly setting on Harvard’s professional soccer field..
Come for the bold flavors of jerk cuisine—featuring Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, and allspice—and stay for a full weekend of culture, community, and celebration.

COST

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$0 - $135.23

WEBSITE

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www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-jerkfest-caribbean-foodie-festival-3-day-festival-july-10-12-tickets-1868377450249?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

LOCATION

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95 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA, 02134 map

Harvard Athletic Complex at the Ohiri Soccer Field, 95 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA