Caribbean food, cocktails and live entertainment come together in Roxbury Saturday as the Caribbean Rum & Food Festival returns for an afternoon and evening built around the region's culinary diversity.

The essentials

  • Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
  • Time: noon to 8 p.m.
  • Location: Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Avenue
  • Admission: ticketed; the listing checked September 6 showed $30 admission
  • Age requirement: 21 and older

Check current availability, entry rules and the refund policy on the organizer's official ticket page before purchasing or traveling.

What the organizer promises

The event is advertised as a tour through Caribbean culinary traditions, with food, rum and cocktail sampling plus live entertainment. The organizer does not guarantee every individual country, vendor or menu item in the public summary, so arrive open-minded rather than expecting one specific plate.

Plan the trip

Roxbury Crossing station is the closest Orange Line stop to the college. Anyone sampling alcohol should use transit, rideshare or a designated driver. Bring a government-issued ID and verify the ticket name and entry terms before arriving.