Fantastic event!! This was made for me as I swear I'm pizza's biggest fan!…read more My husband and I bought tickets to the event online which included 2 pizza-slice-tickets per entry-ticket. You can buy additional pizza slice ticket packages at the event (we bought an additional 5 slice tickets). The ticket idea to "pay" for the slices at the stands is genius as it keeps the lines moving very quickly. We were able to try pizza slices from the following: Quattro Pizza a Vico Florina Pizzeria Pizza by Rocco Peppino's Pizza Little Steve's Pizzeria Daiya's vegan pizza Sally's A Pizza We couldn't pick a favorite as they were all different and excellent in their own right. We loved each slice for different reasons, however I will say our least favorite was the vegan pizza. That slice didn't stand a chance against what I like to call "pizza made from real ingredients." We were very impressed with Pizza a Vico (straight from Italy!) as they were making the pizza dough from scratch on site. I didn't see any other pizza vendor doing this and it paid off as they definitely had the best pizza crust, hands down. I already can't wait to attend this event next year! :)

Overall great event but WATER IS NOT ALLOWED IN, regardless if unopened. We witnessed manyyy people…read morein this 90+ degree humid day required to chug or toss bottles and no free water was provided. You had to pay money for all drinks. So you can host some vodka drinking contest but you can't provide water to your patrons? Huge no no. Otherwise, pizza is cheap and delicious. A few lines to wait but overall quick to grab a range of delicious slices. Everyone working was super friendly. Highly recommend but make sure you hydrate before and after!!

This might have not been one the greatest festivals I've attended but it did give me something to…read moredo on Saturday evening. Most importantly, it was FREE and Chicago was performing! Still humming, Your the Inspiration.. Yep, my soul is old lol. Warren Street, such a small side street... They do provide carnival games, a few kid friendly rides and plenty of food. I did treat myself to some little neck and cherry stone clams. 6 for $8, why not?!? I also grabbed a sweet Italian sausage with peppers and onions for $8. If you are curious about food prices in general, what else can you expect from festivals besides overpriced? The performance stage is located all the way towards the end, where it was heavily congested. You basically had to push your way through.. Also, adjacent to the stage is where you'd find the roped off beer and wine stand. I did notice the older attendees who brought camping chairs. I didn't know where to stand as I did not want to obstruct their view. Awkward! I you decide to go, I would recommend looking over the the event details beforehand. You would think I was smart enough to do so! I didn't realize Chicago would be out at 9pm. After being there for roughly 1.5 hours, I was ready to leave... Ooh! And parking is free at the lot, follow the signs! Street parking is free after 6pm as well.

A MUST DO! A FREE EVENT! FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING & FREE TOP NAME ENTERTAINMENT FOR 3 DAYS &…read moreNIGHTS! The City of Cambridge MA. announces the 94th Annual Italian Feast of Cosmas & Damien September 6, 7, 8, 2019. This Feast is known for their GIANT SING ALONG at NIGHT - the whole audience sings along to the hit songs. BE PREPARED TO COME HERE & SING ALONG. If you don't know the groups or the songs go on YouTube & learn them. The FREE ENTERTAINMENT includes all groups who had huge hits on the radio over the decades. All-4-One ( I Swear, I Can Love You Like That, So Much in Love), Peaches & Herb (Shake Your Groove Thing, Reunited, I Pledge My Love), The Drifters ( Under the Boardwalk, This Magic Moment, Save The Last Dance for Me), The Manhattans (Kiss & Say Goodbye, Shining Star, It Feels Do Good to be Loved), Bonnie Pointer ( Heaven Must Have Sent You, Heaven, I Can't Help Myself). There is also Vinyl Groove, World Premiere, & others as well. Check the website for times & dates. There is a lot of Italian Food & Pastries you can buy, Carnival Rides & Trinkets. It is a smaller feast than the feasts in The North End Boston but they bring in Top Name Entertainment for Free. They shut down the streets & it is packed with People. FUN FUN FUN! It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

I have been to my share of local beer festivals, but I have to say after attending the 2014 Extreme…read moreBeer Fest this past March, I have to say it was far and away the best beer fest I have been too to date! Extreme is definitely what it sounds like - crazy varieties and collaborations, many of which have pretty high ABV. To me this is a great way to taste beers that I would not normally find in my local package store, taste beers from breweries I have not had the opportunity to try and best of all meet the brewers to talk all things beer! The folks at Beer Advocate (who put on the event) do a great job at getting a pretty wide variety of craft and "craft" breweries to attend this event. At no time did I ever feel that the event was overly crowded and although there was a bit of a wait for some of the more popular beers (like the Funky Budda French Toast), they moved quickly. In addition the fest had several food vendors set up - and let me tell you after several hours of beers nothing tasted better than that Roxy Grilled Cheese I scarfed down. A few tips for first time attendees - *If you are from out of state I would strongly suggest staying overnight. These beers are extreme and after you will be glad if all you have to do is head to your hotel rather than drive home. *There were food vendors but I also highly suggest having a bite to eat beforehand. The fest is located around the seaport so there are several dining options nearby. Remember this is an EXTREME beer fest. Nothing worst than being "that guy/girl" at the end having to be dragged out. *Before you go, make sure you check out www.beeradvocate.com for a listing of breweries/beers. Makes it easier to go in with a game plan then wandering around aimlessly. *Remember everybody is here for the same reason - BEER. Don't be pushy, there is plenty to go around!

The festival certainly sets itself apart from the rest of the beer festivals in Boston. Hosted in…read morethe seaport world trade center, it was easy to get to and the huge variety of vendors here was mind boggling. What makes it extreme though? The Brewers are encouraged to bring their most off the wall stuff, so you'll find few pils or hefeweizens here. Instead we sampled many sour, stouts, and sour stouts. The stand out to me was Burley Oak. There was a surprising amount of sour beers but we chalk it up to the recent rise in popularity of those types of beers. They were all pretty strong beers too! They had some food vendors here too, so if you get the munchies while sampling, you will find some tasty bites.

A wonderful annual Festival in the North end. They have the best live entertainment and food!!! Yes…read moreseafood and Italian. A lot of fun vendors which include games and local restaurants and products. Most importantly, buy a raffle ticket to support a great organization to make this fun neighborhood event.

Why is this policeman band playing the same some over and over again? Why are there little girls…read morechanting in Italian? One is suspended over the crowd from a wire. AND SO MANY DOLLA BILLS. On ribbons and banners. Being passed through the streets and wrapped around a statue of the Virgin Mary. I'm confused. But admittedly intrigued. The Fisherman's Feast is an interesting cultural festival that you should experience at least once in your life. There's food and music and bursts of confetti fill the air (I don't envy the street cleaners the next morning). But the repetitive, drawn-out ceremony and crowded North End streets don't make me yearn to return next year. As with your typical North End festival, this Fishy Feast boasts the standard (overpriced) arancini/pizza/cannoli stands, some games for kids, and musical performances on the main stage. But if you want something unique, stick around for the closing ceremony. Sunday night is when the real action happens, as a statue of the Virgin Mary is processed through the streets of the North End. The statue is hoisted up and carried by some large, polo-wearing men who are accompanied by a band (playing the same song again and again and again). About an hour after commencing her journey in front of a church, Mary ends up in the middle of the festival where ribbons of money are rolled out of windows and wrapped around her. I'm not about to ask where these Italians obtained all the $1 bills, but those ribbons sure are long. The band's still playing. Some other ceremonial happenings take place (an old woman needed to go touch the statue for some reason). It takes a while. Then two girls in balconies on opposite sides of the street (lovingly called "side angels") begin chanting in Italian, complete with corresponding arm movements. Although we had no idea what they were saying, the "Marias" and "Reginas" made it pretty clear that Mary was the focus of their long, repetitive diatribes. Now it's time to fly! The band finally begins playing a different song as the smiling, air kiss-blowing main angel appears on her balcony and is hoisted into the air on a wire. She dangles above the crowd and is slowly moved to a position in front of the statue, where she too (amidst even more confetti) speaks to her for a while in Italian. And that's pretty much it! I have to admit I was impressed by these girls' memories, and they looked so happy and honored to be part of the ceremony (what little girl doesn't want to dress up like an angel and fly, after all?). The North End locals really drive the festival; their immense pride and sense of community is palpable. For that reason alone I would recommend checking it out. The Italian food and funny dollar bill obsession also help.

Located in Dedham, the oldest timber house is packed with lots of interesting details. We went on…read morean introductory tour and they have a cool model of the house. The docent is very knowledgeable and friendly. A small parking lot is available on site. Currently, it costs $15 for a tour.

Visited here not too long ago. Although very nice structure, we weren't allowed in because we…read moredidn't buy tickets "online". Why would they not allow a cash or cc for entry payment option?? Why only online. There was no line and no one was inside but the hostess refused to accept payment to allow us entry. So us and another couple left. The museum lost out on money because of this policy. Furthermore the hostess was rude and condescending when speaking with us. Better service and better payment options are needed.

According to its website, the Boston Veg Food Fest has been running for 23 years. I attended the…read morefestival for the first time in October. Oddly enough, there wasn't much online about what to expect here. The fest was held at Gillette Stadium and mostly featured commercial vendors (versus food vendors). While the indoor venue shielded festival goers from the cold, it made for really close quarters. The festival was jam packed from the moment we stepped in the door. That's the major drawback here. This venue is too small to hold such a widely attended event. I need room to breathe! The Veg Fest in Las Vegas mostly revolves around the food, so I was a little disappointed that there weren't more food vendors here. Don't get me wrong, there was Taco Party, Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant and Tofu Hut from Worcester, and 2 dessert vendors. The line for a world famous donut vendor was allegedly hours long - I skipped waiting in that line and got a cookie sandwich from the alternative dessert vendor with no line. Since there's so many commercial vendors there were plenty of freebies and samples to go around. I'll definitely come back next year, although I hope Veg Fest finds a larger venue. YELP'S 2018 REVIEW CHALLENGE: #34

This festival has been in Lowell for 10 years now. It's held on the banks of the Merrimack at the…read moreSampas Pavilion, Pawtucket Blvd. It takes place on a Saturday in late June each year. There are lots of dancers, artists, singers and lots of good food.

I loved my visit to Boston, but this was run like a NYC food event and it suffered for it. I've…read morestopped going to food festivals in NY because they are often over crowded and over priced, but a local told me this was not the case here and she apologized after because the experience was so unexpectedly bad. There is an entry fee of $20 (not advertized on the ads placed at public bus stops, just a surprise when you show up). This gets you nothing, just access. Normally I wouldn't bother with an event that charges you an entry fee just to spend additional money at the individual vendors, but my friend assured me there would be lots of free samples. There wasn't. Worse still, in the middle of a heatwave with the heat index putting us above 100 degrees, the organizers had the nerve to put up signs at the water stations asking for donations for the water. I can't curse on Yelp, please know I am cursing being my screen. I didn't donate, neither should you. The lines for some vendors snaked very long, I waited about 20 minutes for my order at one vendor after waiting about that long in line. At that point I didn't really feel like sticking around, but I wanted to try more so I got some raw oysters from another vendor, and they were lukewarm. I took some pictures with some pirates and left for air conditioning shortly after. Don't waste your time with this, just go to Quincy Market to try a variety of seafood in one place, which has AC and flush toilets with no entree fee.

Seafood festival in Seaport, right off one of the piers. $20 admission price (just to "get in",…read moredoesn't go towards anything other than admission). Very, very hot day (97 degrees, not including heat index) and unfortunately VERY minimal shade at the festival. One water stand, asking for donations, and out of water very fast. Was looking forward to the advertised live music, but it was limited. On the plus side, lots of vendors including Harpoon Brewery ($7/drink) and seafood. Something to do during the day, but I probably wouldn't return; definitely overpriced for what it was (and overcrowded).