Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie Festival

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Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie Festival The 13th annual Boston JerkFest is Boston's hottest 3-day Caribbean Foodie Festival held July 10-12, 2026 at Harvard Athletic Complex. What is Jerk?

Info at www.bostonjerkfest.com On July 7-8, 2023, bring your friends and family and join us for Boston Jerkfest (www.bostonjerkfest.com), a unique and memorable experience that is full of spice, fun and food. Admission does NOT include food. Food will be available for purchase on site. Check out out at our new location since 2022, at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, near Harvard Square. Jerk-style cooking is a favorite Caribbean technique that involves certain spices and peppers to deliver a kick that will have your mouth flaming. It is often paired with tropical flavors like mango or pineapple to soothe the taste buds. Boston Jerkfest is an out-door family-friendly Caribbean style food festival that features Jamaican jerk hot spiced food and all things spicy and hot. Boston Jerkfest offers 2 days of fun in the sun. Boston Jerkfest will feature top local Caribbean Chefs, authentic Caribbean, international and local spicy food for sale, including specialty foods such as: spicy jams, nuts, desserts, and traditional home-made drinks from the Caribbean with entertainment and performances for the whole family. It also features a Rum & Brew Tasting for 21+ festival attendees. Brew & Rum Tasting includes unlimited tastings of rum cocktails, craft beer, and mead drinks only - no food included with ticket.

๐ŸŽ‰ SPICETOBERFEST IS TODAY! ๐ŸŽ‰The wait is officially over!Join us for a full day of spice, culture, food, live entertainme...
10/03/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ SPICETOBERFEST IS TODAY! ๐ŸŽ‰

The wait is officially over!

Join us for a full day of spice, culture, food, live entertainment, local vendors, chef demos, hot sauce challenges, and unforgettable community vibes.

Come celebrate with us today!

โฐ 11 AMโ€“6 PM
๐Ÿ“ Boston City Hall Plaza
๐ŸŒ FREE and open to all!

10/02/2026
๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿณ CHEF DEMO SCHEDULECOME SEE WHATโ€™S COOKING AT SPICETOBERFEST!The flavor isnโ€™t just at the vendor tables โ€” itโ€™s hitti...
10/02/2026

๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿณ CHEF DEMO SCHEDULE

COME SEE WHATโ€™S COOKING AT SPICETOBERFEST!
The flavor isnโ€™t just at the vendor tables โ€” itโ€™s hitting the Chef Demo stage! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿด

Our chefs are bringing their skills, flavors and creativity LIVE, and now you can plan exactly when to catch them.

Check out the official Chef Demo Schedule, save it to your phone and come ready to watch, learnโ€ฆand probably get hungry. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ“… TOMORROW โ€ข October 3
โฐ 11AMโ€“6PM
๐Ÿ“ Boston City Hall Plaza
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ADMISSION

Come for the festival. Stay for the flavor. ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

๐Ÿ”ฅ TOMORROW IS THE DAY! ๐Ÿ”ฅSpicetoberFest is almost here!Get ready for bold flavors, live music, chef demonstrations, local...
10/02/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ TOMORROW IS THE DAY! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

SpicetoberFest is almost here!

Get ready for bold flavors, live music, chef demonstrations, local vendors, spicy challenges, and joyful community energy.

Bring your family, your friends, and your appetite!

โฐ Tomorrow | 11 AMโ€“6 PM
๐Ÿ“ Boston City Hall Plaza
๐ŸŒ FREE admission!

10/01/2026

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ HOW HOT CAN YOU HANDLE?!

Think you can take the heat? ๐Ÿ‘€ SpicetoberFest is bringing the HOT SAUCE CHALLENGES to Boston City Hall Plaza!

Bring your confidence, bring your taste buds, and maybe bring a friend to witness what happens when that spice kicks in. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

Think youโ€™ve got what it takes? Step up and take the challenge!

๐ŸŽฅ WCVB NewsCenter 5

๐Ÿ“… THIS SATURDAY โ€ข October 3
โฐ 11AMโ€“6PM
๐Ÿ“ Boston City Hall Plaza
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ADMISSION

๐Ÿ”ฅ Spice. Culture. Food. And a whole lot of HEAT.
Tag the person you KNOW needs to try the challenge. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

09/28/2026

FEATURED PERFORMANCE: BOSTON BHANGRA
Get ready for ENERGY, CULTURE & DANCE! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Boston Bhangra is bringing the vibrant energy of Bhangra to Spicetober Fest! Originating from Punjab, Bhangra is an upbeat, high-energy folk dance known for its infectious music and movement. Boston Bhangra has been sharing and preserving the art form through performances, classes, cultural programming, and youth mentorship since 2000.

๐ŸŒŽ Come experience South Asian culture in motion and catch Boston Bhangra LIVE at Spicetober Fest!

๐Ÿ“… October 3 | 11AMโ€“6PM
๐Ÿ“ Boston City Hall Plaza
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ADMISSION

SpiceCultureFood

09/28/2026

FEATURED ARTIST: WILLIE COLON Y EL GRUPO CHEVERE

Get ready to DANCE at Boston City Hall Plaza! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Willie Colรณn y El Grupo Chevere is a premier Boston-based Latin band bringing more than 30 years of experience and high-energy performances to stages across New England.

With talent representing Puerto Rico, Colombia, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic, this 9โ€“11 member ensemble brings together the sounds of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & Cumbia for a performance made to get you moving. ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŽถ

And trust usโ€ฆ youโ€™re going to want your dancing shoes for this one. ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ”ฅ

Catch Willie Colรณn y El Grupo Chevere LIVE at Spicetober Fest!

๐Ÿ“… October 3, 2026 | 11AMโ€“6PM
๐Ÿ“ Boston City Hall Plaza
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ADMISSION

Come for the food. Stay for the music. And definitely make your way to the dance floor. ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฝ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

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65 North Harvard Street
Boston, MA
02163

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