Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie Festival

12th Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie Festival 2-Day Festival

You can purchase 1- day or 2-day passes from this ticket page.

Join us for the 12th annual Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie Festival, a mouthwatering celebration of Caribbean flavors!

Get ready to indulge in a variety of delicious jerk dishes, from spicy chicken and succulent pork to flavorful seafood and vegetarian options. This in-person event will take place on Friday, Jul 11, 2025, 6-10pm, Rum & Brew featuring Soca Queen Alison Hinds [6pm entry for VIP]

Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11am-8pm (food and music festival) at the McCurdy Outdoor Track at the Harvard Athletic Complex.

Experience the vibrant culture of the Caribbean as you savor authentic jerk cuisine, listen to lively music, and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere. Discover unique food vendors, talented chefs, and local artisans offering their best creations.

Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply looking to try something new, the Boston JerkFest is the place to be. Bring your friends and family, and prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable culinary adventure!

About Alison Hinds

Alison Hinds (born 1 June 1970) is a female soca artist from the Caribbean island of Barbados. She is one of the most popular soca singers in the world and has unofficially been given the nickname the "Queen of Soca". She has produced many popular songs that top charts even in countries which do not widely listen to soca.

In 1986, Hinds joined the soca band Square One. At first this band performed mostly in bars and clubs, but later they became a top Soca band, bringing soca to a new level. Alison produced her first hit in the year 1996, "Ragamuffin". That song made her win road march of that year for Kadooment (Barbados' Carnival). The following year she repeated road march and also won The Party Monarch with another hit "Twister". Alison was the first woman to ever win these titles in Barbados. This led to Hinds' role as the lead singer in the band. Next, Square One created an album called "Full Bloom". This album took over the Caribbean. It included the song "Faluma", which was the top song in the Caribbean for the period of 1999-2000. It toped the charts of Guatemala for 49 weeks. It was during this period that Hinds' popularity grew. Square One continued to produce hits until 2004 when it broke up - partly due to Hinds' departure.

Currently Alison Hinds lives with her family, husband Edward Walcott and daughter Saharan (born May 5th, 2004), on a horse farm in Barbados. She has her own band, "The Alison Hinds Show".