NEW JERSEY JERK FOOD FESTIVAL 2025
Schedule
Sun May 25 2025 at 01:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Boyd Park | New Brunswick, NJ

About this Event
Welcome to NJ Jerk Festival 2025
The Ultimate Caribbean Food & Music Celebration!
Get ready for the hottest event of the year! NJ Jerk Festival 2025
on Sunday, May 25, 2025
Starting at 1:00 PM and going until 7:00 PM.
Join us for a sizzling celebration of all things Jerk, featuring mouthwatering Caribbean cuisine, electrifying live music, and the best vibes you'll find all year! From spicy jerk chicken to flavorful jerk pork, jerk fish, jerk goat, jerk oxtail, Jerk Veggies, and even Jerk Lobster, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
What can you expect?
🎯 Food trucks & vendors dishing out the best Caribbean dishes
🎯 Beverage vendors with refreshing drinks to keep you cool
🎯 Unique crafts & merchandise from local artists and businesses
🎯 Inspiring non-profit organizations doing great work in the community
🎯 Sponsors and local businesses supporting the culture
🎯 Game Zone Family-friendly kids' activities—fun for the little ones too!
🎯 Live Music and Performance: Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, and Afrobeats music to keep you dancing all day.
🎯 Live Performance – Top Reggae/Dancehall vocalist to be announced!
Vendors – Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing event! Sign up now to showcase your products and services.
👉 Vendors Registration: Click here to register
👉 Sponsorship Sign Up: Click here to become a sponsor
👉 Media Sign Up: Click here to register as media
👉 Performance Sign Up: Click here to sign up for a performance
Don't miss out on this epic day! Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready for a day of delicious food, incredible music, and unforgettable memories.
See you at NJ Jerk Festival 2025!
For more details, visit our official website: Www.NjJerkFest.com



Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Festival Opening & Welcome
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Live Music Performance
Info: Caribbean-themed live band or DJ to set the mood
Introduce local talent to showcase reggae, soca, and, afrobeat and calypso music
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Jerk Cooking Demo, Tasting, Caribbean Heritage & Educational Sessions
Info: Live cooking demonstration by a well-known chef or food vendor
Tips on how to make the perfect jerk chicken, pork, or vegan options. followed by a food tasting session with voting for the best jerk dish Dance Competition: Show off your moves in our Caribbean dance competition, or just enjoy the performances!
Caribbean Heritage & Educational Sessions: Learn more about Caribbean culture and heritage through interactive educational displays and talks throughout the day.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Live Performances by Local & International acts
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Jerk Eating Contest & Live Music
Info: Jerk eating contest, then live music or DJ session to keep the energy going
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Closing: Recognition, Giveaway, & Last Call for Vendors
Info:
Recognition of sponsors, performers, and key contributors
Giveaway prize
Last call for vendors and food trucks
Where is it happening?
Boyd Park, 575 NJ-18, New Brunswick, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 70.23
