Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie Festival | 3-day Festival - July 10-12

Eat, drink, and be “Irie” at Boston’s hottest summer festival! The 12th Annual Boston JerkFest returns July 10–12, 2026, at the Harvard Athletic Complex at the Ohiri Soccer Field, 95 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA for a three-day celebration of Caribbean food, music, and culture.

This multiple-award winning event was recently named top Caribbean event in Boston by Jamaicans.com, It was also named Boston’s Best Food Festival by Boston Magazine,  and recognized by Zagat as a Top 10 Summer Food Festival, this family-friendly outdoor event showcases authentic Jamaican jerk cuisine, Caribbean flavors, craft beverages, local vendors, and live performances.

The weekend kicks off Friday night (21+) with the Rum & Brew Tasting and Concert, featuring top breweries, distilleries, Caribbean-inspired cocktails, and live soca music. On Saturday, the Caribbean Foodie Festival takes center stage with signature events like the Jerk Cook-Off, Seafood Throwdown, sustainable chef demos, live music, and a Kids & Culture Zone. Sunday closes out the weekend with a FREE Community Day – Community Soccer Fever, bringing together food, culture, and outdoor activities in a relaxed, family-friendly setting on Harvard’s professional soccer field..

Come for the bold flavors of jerk cuisine—featuring Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, and allspice—and stay for a full weekend of culture, community, and celebration.