# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Culture. Flavor. Rhythm.

The Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival is more than a festival - it’s a full experience.

Live performances, authentic cuisine, and a crowd that comes ready to celebrate.

We’re building this year’s vendor lineup now and looking for those vendors who want to be part of something special.

If your food, products, or brand bring the island vibes… we want you there.

August 1 | Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
1 PM - 9 PM

Vendor applications are open:  https://riverfront.org/vendors2026/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hartford/taste-of-the-caribbean-and-jerk-festival/200029974839414
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2121

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hartford
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
- **lat**: 41.765280137925
- **long**: -72.666680216789
- **full address**: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Boulevard,Hartford, Connecticut, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk festival being held?
  - **A:** Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk festival takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Boulevard,Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk festival?
  - **A:** Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk festival is organized by Riverfront Recapture.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hartford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 2,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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