Are you ready for Boston's hottest festival? The 9th Annual Boston JerkFest is back for 2 days of fun in the sun this summer, July 1-2, 2022. We are kicking off the celebration of Jamaica's 60th Anniversary of Independence with a performance by Mr. Freddie McGregor.  This an outdoor, family-friendly Caribbean food festival event that features Jamaican jerk hot spiced BBQ food.

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! Boston JerkFest was noted by Zagat as one of Boston’s top 10 Summer Food Festivals. Featuring 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 grab your lawn chair and join us for a unique and memorable experience that is full of spice, fun and food.

A portion of the proceeds of this event supports Cambridge Carnival International and Sustainable Food and Culture.