The 13th Annual Boston JerkFest is turning up the Caribbean heat and expanding to three days this year, July 10–12. The festival will move to a larger footprint at the Ohiri Soccer Field at the Harvard Athletic Complex (95 North Harvard Street, Boston). This year’s “Feme Tropikal” theme celebrates the powerful influence of women in Caribbean music, food, culture, and sports.
The weekend kicks off on Friday with a 21+ tasting event and Soca concert. Saturday brings an unforgettable day of Caribbean cuisine, a Jerk Cook-Off, a Seafood Throwdown, and live performances by Alison Hinds and Sister Nancy. The festival concludes on Sunday with a new, free Community Soccer Fest celebrating women in soccer.
Tickets range from $0 to $150 and are available now at 2026BostonJerkFest.eventbrite.com. Children ages 10 and under receive free admission on Saturday.