Boston JerkFest

The 10th Annual Boston JerkFest is back Saturday, July 8. This family-friendly event features top, local Caribbean chefs selling authentic jerk spiced foods as well as traditional Caribbean home-made beverages. There will be chef demos, kid's activities, a Jerk cook-off, a seafood throwdown plus live tunes featuring reggae, steel band and other Caribbean music. Wine, rum punch and craft beer will be for sale at a reggae bar. Also onsite is the Boston Hot Sauce Fest, offering spicy sauces, herbs, jellies and more. Tickets can be purchased online. The cost is $25 for general admission, $5 for children ages 12–14, $75 for VIP admission, and $60 for a two-day pass to Friday's Rum & Brewing Tasting and Saturday's Boston JerkFest.

Boston JerkFest was 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. A portion of the proceeds of this event supports Cambridge Carnival International and Sustainable Food and Culture. To learn more, visit Boston JerkFest's website.