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The 12th Annual Boston JerkFest is coming to Allston July 11-12
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Nicola Williams, founder of The Williams Agency, a marketing and event planning company, launched the Caribbean-style food festival in 2013. 'I wanted to share an event with the community that represents my Jamaican heritage and culture,' she says. 'Jamaican culture is universal and shares love, unity, and community internationally — we will find all of that in our festival.'
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The party starts Friday, July 11, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with the Rum & Brew Tasting. This adult-only fund-raiser features soca music, dozens of Caribbean cocktails, craft beer, and cider. The food will come from vendors including the Reggae Food Truck, Eunice's Catering, Chebar Eats, and boozy frozen custards by Crème de Liqueur.
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Tickets range from $45 to $125. Kids admission (ages 6–12) is $8.24. For details of each day and to buy tickets in advance, visit
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