Boston JerkFest Festival

By Sustainable Food and Culture, Inc.

Are you ready for Boston's hottest 2-day Caribbean Foodie Festival? Enjoy some spice, food, and fun with us, including Rum and Brew Tasting on Friday, July 7th and the main event on Saturday July 8th!

Tickets on sale at BostonJerkFest.com

.: Sat, July 8 2023 11am – 8pm and Fri, July 7 2023 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

All ages.

All grades.

The Rum & Brew Tasting event on Friday, July 7, 2023, is a 21+ event with I.D. checked at the entrance. You also have to be 21+ to purchase alcohol on site. 

Boston JerkFest food festival on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Boston JerkFest is a family friendly event and we encourage that you bring your children. Children 12 and under receive free admission with an accompanying adult. For SATURDAY ONLY, EBT, WIC and ConnectCare cardholders can get half off the admission price for up to 2 adults. (Limited availability).

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Contact

Boston JerkFest Festival Questions
info@bostonjerkfest.com

Registration required

  • Sign-up is ongoing

Tickets required and available for sale on site. 

Cost

Tickets from $5-$100 available here and at gate. Early-bird and child rates available, and VIP tickets available. 

Children 12 years and under have free admission to the festival. 

Location

  • In-person only.

McCurdy Outdoor Track

145 North Harvard Street
Boston, MA 02134
United States

Outside Cambridge

The festival is located at Harvard's McCurdy Outdoor Track. Get Directions to McCurdy Outdoor Track at 145 Harvard Street, Boston.

PARKING
There is no street parking in the city of Cambridge. Parking is $10 at the Harvard University Athletic Complex on a first come-first served basis. a Parking pass for Saturday can be purchased in advance here. Visit our website for more transportation information.

Additional information

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 this year is Reggae Superstar LUCIANO The Messenjah. 

The festival features tasty Jamaican jerk dishes for purchase, a Seafood Throwdown, a Jerk Cook-off, live reggae, 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 join us for a unique and memorable experience that is full of spice, fun and food.

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