Tickets

Meet and Greet Boat Cruise

Set sail with us on an exhilarating adventure aboard the River Gambler for the EXCLUSIVE TD JerkFest MEET AND GREET Boat Cruise! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet this year’s HEADLINING ARTISTS and groove to the live music. Enjoy a savory Jerk Chicken, Fish, or Vegetarian meal and sip on your favourite drinks from the cash bar. Tickets dropping soon!

Event Details:

Date: August 7th, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: 176 Cherry Street, Toronto, ON

Where Toronto’s Jerk
Flavours Come Alive

Come soak up the vibes at Centennial Park, Saturday to Sunday, August 8–10, for a weekend of mouthwatering jerk cuisine, live cooking demos, and exciting food contests!

Get up close with talented chefs, ask your burning foodie questions, and dive into the rich sights, sounds, and tastes of Caribbean culture. It’s more than a meal — it’s a full-on island experience you won’t want to miss!

This is a
cashless event

JerkFest Toronto is going CASHLESS at the Admission and Drink Booths this year! Tap your way in with debit or credit—no cash accepted at these locations. But don’t worry—Food and Craft vendors will still accept cash!

 Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • Parking is a mixture of free and paid. Paid parking is by HollyCrest Middle School. The cost per car for parking is $20 per car. Please carpool or take the TTC where possible.

  • Meals are only included with the VIP and Platinum admission tickets.

  • No outside food, drinks or water. For security reasons we do not allow outside water. To make arrangement for baby water etc. please email us at: info@jerkfestival.ca.

  • No outside alcohol is allowed.

  • There is absolutely no re-entry to the festival grounds by members of the general public. Please take all that you need at the time of entry (your jacket, blankets, medication etc.).

  • We encourage patrons to take their own chairs as seating is limited

  • No. However, you can rent an umbrella with a table. You would need to take your own chairs.

  • Platinum seats and then VIP. These seats usually include meals and drinks and special lounge area (for platinum patrons).

  • Yes there will be live performances of local and international artists. There will be live food demonstration sessions.

  • No pets allowed; except for service animals.