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The Boston JerkFest is back and it’s hotter than ever! This year it is being held at the Harvard Athletic Complex near Harvard Square on July 11, 2026. Escape to the tropics in the middle of Boston.
“Best Food Festival 2022″- Boston Magazine
One of Boston’s “Top 10 Summer Food Festivals”- Zagat
This is a Caribbean foodie festival celebrating all things hot. Jerk is the specialty cuisine of Jamaica. It is mouth-burning hot and includes delicious blends of aromatic spices to wake up all your senses. Jerk dishes are usually served with bright tropical flavors, like pineapple, mango and sweet onions to balance out the heat.
The Boston JerkFest will feature the very best local Caribbean Chefs preparing authentic Caribbean jerk style meals, international and local spicy foods and spicy specialty foods. Homemade Caribbean drinks will be available for purchase.
JerkFest Information
On Saturday, the Boston JerkFest will begin at 11 am. Top local and regional Caribbean restaurants and caterers will be cooking up jerk inspired creations for attendees to purchase. The JerkFest offers authentic Caribbean local and international spicy food for sale, including spicy meals and Caribbean desserts. Also for sale will be homemade drinks from the Caribbean. Attendees and a panel of judges will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites in the Seafood Throwdown and Jerk Cook Off events.
This family friendly outdoor Fest features a Kids & Culture Corner with on site steel drum classes, face painting and arts and crafts. The music stage will feature live bands jamming to soca, reggae, steel drums and more. The place will be jumping with Irie vibes! Performers will include Alison Hinds and Sister Nancy.
The adult hang out will be the Reggae Bar. There will be games, like dominos, cocktail demos and plenty of adult fun. Saturday’s Reggae Bar will have beer, wine and rum punch for sale.
Get immersed in a total Caribbean experience at the Boston JerkFest!
Coupon
If you’d like to save money on the festival, book your ticket here and you can save
- $11 (37% discount) on Saturday General Admission for 1 Person
- $21 (35% discount) on Saturday General Admission for 2 People
- $31 (25% discount) on Saturday General Admission for 4 People