July 12th & 13th, 2024

Participate

Tickets

Ticket prices range from $5 for children 10-14 year old. Children under 10 are free. Advance adult prices are $40 for Rum & Brew Tasting on Friday, July 7th; Advance General Admission ticket are $25 for Saturday, July 8th; $60 for 2-day passes; and $75 for Advance VIP tickets.  Check out our ticket page for details for each ticket price here.

ALL SATURDAY VENDOR BOOTHS SOLD OUT!

Have something hot to share with Boston? Vendor registration now open. Applications coming soon! This festival is an outdoor family-friendly Caribbean style food event that features Jamaican jerk spiced food and all things spicy and hot. The food festival will take place at the Harvard Athletic Complex, Saturday, July 13th, 2024, 11 AM – 8 PM The main requirement is that all restaurant/caterer vendors must offer a jerk dish. 

Boston Jerkfest will feature top local Caribbean Chefs, authentic Caribbean, international and local spicy food for sale, including specialty foods such as: spicy jams, nuts, desserts, and traditional home-made drinks from the Caribbean. The event will also feature a Rum and Brew Tasting fundraiser on Friday, July 12th, 2024, 5:30 – 8:30 PM  (5:00 PM for VIP early entry) for 21+ attendees.

Who Should be a Vendor at Boston JerkFest?
Whether you are selling your famous jerk recipe, spicy desserts, specialty products, or a spiced drink-Boston Jerkfest is a foodie festival of ALL things hot! 

NOTE: Vendor spots are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Late fee of $50 applies after deadline date if space is still available.

RUM and BREW

Boston Jerkfest features a special “Rum and Brew” tasting for 21+ attendees. We look forward to promoting Caribbean Cocktail Libations, all types of Spirits, Craft Beer, Cider, Mead, Wine, and Artisan beverages. This year, the event will offer a Cocktail Throwdown featuring Boston’s hottest Mixologists who will stir up the best “Irie” drinks made from products featured at the Rum & Brew Tasting. Applications now open for Rum & Brew vendors. Apply to be a Rum & Brew Vendor! Limited spots available.

Benefits of participating:

  • Access to a diverse cross section of an estimated 10,000 residents and visitors
  • As a vendor, you will be exposed to new patrons and future customers
  • Associated with a well-planned event, which includes endorsement and support from the Miami and NY Jerk Festival organizations
  • Opportunity to make money and promote your products to a viable market
  • Added value marketing, including publicity, social media radio advertising and blogging
  • The event offers a limited number of vendors, so all vendors will have an opportunity to maximize their revenue and/or exposure.
 
Our 2024 Rum & Brew Vendors (As of June 23, 2023)
 


Boston JerkFest
contributes to affiliated nonprofits, Sustainable Food and Culture, Inc and Cambridge Carnival International’s Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra.

Become a Volunteer

 

We invite you to participate in 2024 Boston JerkFest, July 12-13th, 2024.

We seek committed, enthusiastic and responsible people who would love to join in and contribute, meet new folks, and have a lot of fun! Apply here to be a volunteer and we will be in touch!

Enjoy Spice, Fun & Food
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