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Eat, Drink, and Be Irie at the 12th Annual Boston JerkFest™ on July 11th 5:30-8:30pm & 12th, 11am – 8pm, 2025, at the Harvard Athletic Complex, 145 North Harvard Street, Boston, MA and near Harvard Square.
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 on Friday from 5:30-8:30pm (5pm for VIP). Check out our kick off event on Friday night for 21+ only attendees. Ticket includes a chance to try more than 60 alcoholic products to taste, including Caribbean themed cocktails, craft beer, cider, and mead. Jerk bites from featured vendors Jamaica Mi Hungry and The Bone Sauce will be for sale on Friday, Come lime and jam with us to the sounds of different DJS. FREE parking available on Friday night! This event is a fundraiser for Sustainable Food and Culture, Inc
Check out the Boston JerkFest and Music Festival on Saturday from 11am-8pm.
Boston JerkFest is a family-friendly Caribbean-style food festival offering two days of fun in the sun and featuring Jamaican jerk spiced food and all things jerk hot!
The music line up is yet to be announced! Stay Tuned.
The festival features 15 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 $10 per car on Saturday only. Avoid the lines and get your tickets and parking pass in advance. Get ready to Eat, Drink, and Be Irie!
Want to volunteer? Sign up link will be available soon! Parking passes will be available for sale at the eventbrite site.
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