Boston Jerkfest offers lineup of Caribbean food and music

The Boston Jerkfest, a Caribbean-style food and music event, is returning July 7-8 at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Boston.

The event opens on July 7 with a Rum & Brew Tasting starting 5:30pm ”“ this will be open only for attendees 21 and older and will include more than 75 alcoholic products to taste, including Caribbean themed cocktails, craft beer, cider and mead, along with jerk bites from featured vendors Gentles Cuisine and The Bone Sauce and the sounds of top Caribbean-focused DJ”™s.

On July 8, the festival continues with 12 Caribbean restaurants offering Jamaican jerk dishes for purchase. The Jerk Cook-off Competitions will be held, and attendees can purchase specialty foods, ethnic arts and crafts from local vendors. Live reggae performances will be featured, with Luciano The Messenjah as the headlining act.

More information is available on the event”™s website.