Boston JerkFest Caribbean Food Festival

Boston foodies, get ready for a full weekend of bold flavors, Caribbean culture, and summer vibes at the 13th Annual Boston JerkFest!
Join us July 10–12, 2026 at the Harvard Athletic Complex’s Ohiri Soccer Field in Allston for Boston’s award-winning Caribbean food festival. This three-day celebration brings together authentic Jamaican jerk cuisine, island-inspired dishes, craft beverages, live music, local vendors, chef demos, and family-friendly cultural programming.
The weekend kicks off Friday night with the 21+ Rum & Brew Tasting and Concert, featuring breweries, distilleries, cideries, Caribbean-inspired cocktails, and live soca music. On Saturday, the Caribbean Foodie Festival takes over with jerk BBQ, the Jerk Cook-Off, Seafood Throwdown, sustainable chef demos, live performances, fresh coconuts, rum punch, and more. Sunday closes with a FREE Community Day and Community Soccer Fest focused on women in soccer, with food, games, and outdoor activities for all ages.
Come hungry, bring your friends, and celebrate the flavors, music, and community spirit of the Caribbean.
Eat. Drink. Be Irie.
Tickets: https://2026bostonjerkfest.eventbrite.com