Boston Local Food Festival 2026
The 2026 Boston Local Food Festival is a one‑day, free event on Sunday, September 20 at the Rose Kennedy Greenway (rain date September 27). It showcases nearly 100 New England‑based food vendors across four zones, offering ready‑to‑eat dishes, food‑truck fare, packaged goods, and farm‑direct products. Two demo kitchens host a seafood cooking competition and hourly chef demonstrations featuring local ingredients. Highlights include the Seafood Throwdown (12:30‑2:30 pm), a Family Fun Zone with face painting and animal interactions, and the New England Village illustrating the region’s 50‑by‑60 food‑self‑sufficiency vision. The festival emphasizes sustainability with a zero‑waste goal (90% diversion) and provides compostable serviceware. Attendees can explore diverse cuisines—from blueberry‑infused Jamaican jerk sauce to Mexican street corn—while supporting local farms, fisheries, and urban growers. The event also offers vendor, sponsor, and volunteer opportunities, with registration opening in April 2026.
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Boston - Rose Kennedy Greenway, Massachusetts, USA