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This event is in the past.It took place on July 12, 2026 at Ohiri Field.

Boston JerkFest 1
Celebration
Rising artist

Boston JerkFest

Jul 10 – 12

At Ohiri Field

Lower Allston, Boston

🎟️Get tickets at bostonjerkfest.com

Boston JerkFest returns for its 13th year, bringing a weekend of spicy Caribbean flavors, live music, and rum to Harvard’s Ohiri Field. Expect cooking competitions, hot sauces, and tropical treats from over 20 restaurants.

Caribbean food festival
Live music
Cooking competitions
Spicy food

Nailah Blackman

Barbadian soca vocalist

Headliner


Barbadian soca artist featured in the Friday night concert of the 13th Annual Boston JerkFest.

What are you into?

  • Caribbean food festival
  • Live music
  • Cooking competitions
  • Spicy food
  • Ohiri Field
  • Lower Allston
  • Boston
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