Eat, Drink, and Be Irie at the 13th Annual Boston JerkFest™ on July 10th from 7pm-10pm (VIP entry at 6pm) & July 11th, 11am – 8pm, 2026, at the Harvard Athletic Complex, Ohiri Soccer Field, 95 North Harvard Street, Boston, MA and near Harvard Square.
In celebration of the World Cup games, we have added a third day this year and featuring FIFA Fever, a community soccer pick up game on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Stay tuned for more details and how to get involved.
Boston JerkFest recognized as the Best Food Festival in 2022 by Boston Magazine. The festival was noted by Zagat as one of Boston’s top 10 Summer Food Festivals.
Rum & Brew Tasting and Soca Concert on Friday from 7pm-10pm (6pm for VIP). Check out our kick off event on Friday night for 21+ only attendees. Ticket includes a chance to try more than 50 alcoholic products to taste, including Caribbean themed cocktails, craft beer, cider, and mead. Jerk bites from featured local vendors. Come lime and jam with us to the sounds of different DJ’s. This event is a fundraiser for Sustainable Food and Culture.
Check out the Boston JerkFest and Music Festival on Saturday from 11am-8pm. Vendor applications now available soon! The music line up is yet to be announced! Stay Tuned.
Boston JerkFest is a family-friendly Caribbean-style food festival, and this year offering 3 days of fun in the sun and featuring Jamaican jerk spiced food and all things jerk hot!
The festival features 20+ Caribbean restaurants offering tasty Jamaican jerk dishes for purchase, specialty foods, such as authentic Caribbean drinks Seafood Throwdown and Jerk Cook-off Competitions, live reggae and DJ’s, ethnic arts and craft vendors, VIP Reggae Lounge, and Kids & Culture stage. And don’t forget the rum punch at the Reggae Bar!
Bring your friends and family and grab your lawn chair and join us for a unique and memorable experience that is full of spice, fun and food. Stay tuned for what else is happening this year. Parking available for $15 per car on Saturday only. Avoid the lines and get your tickets and parking pass on the ticket web site in advance. Get ready to Eat, Drink, and Be Irie!
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A sign up link will be available soon!
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