Diaspora Food Festival Roxbury - 2026

You’re invited to a taste of Boston’s shared diaspora culture featuring food, music and interactive demos. This event will bring together neighboring communities, families and the culturally inclined for a line-up of Boston’s diaspora-owned food and artifact vendors; representing cultures from West Africa, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central & South America, East Africa, Southeast Asia and more.

The festival features staggered entry-times to ensure that vendors and guests are able to connect on a personal level. VIP ticket entry begins at 12:00 pm featuring a special live demo, swag bags and early access to vendors. General Admission options available starting at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

What to expect:

• A curated marketplace of food, beverage and artifact vendors
• A welcoming space for multi-generational families
• Music, DJ Sets on entry hours
• Cash and card accepted at all vendor stalls
• A festive environment of belonging

Who this is for:
Whether you cook jerk chicken, eat jerk chicken, or think it’s too spicy – we want you there. The Diaspora Food Fest is for everyone in Boston.

Entry windows:

• 12:00 PM — VIP entry (early access to all vendors)
• 1:00 PM — General Admission
• 3:00 PM — General Admission (late entry)

Children ages 5 and under are free to enter without a ticket. Capacity is limited to 250 guests — purchase in advance.

Info: VIP will be let in first for the live demo and first taste of all the food in the hall.

Info: VIPs will get to see and try food from one of the local vendors.

Info: The 1:00 PM group of General Admission tickets holders will be let in.

Info: The 3:00 Pm group of General Admission ticket holders will be let in.

Info: DJ Rich and Djay Digo will be djing in the main hall.

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