This was my first ever food festival, this I had no experiences to compare it to. It was a little…read moredifferent than I was expecting, however... not bad different either. The retailers are this event those who produce their goods locally (as the name implies), and as they are local, the producers here are seldom found in grocery stores (while some are). The fact that things are locally produced also goes with the fact that most items here are natural. It is truly awesome to have a food festival dedicated to promoting local businesses. With many, you can buy at the festival, and order their products online too. While credit cards are pretty widely accepted... It is not a bad idea to have some cash. What I was expecting was many more stands offering samples of their products. Sure there were many, but many were also just selling normal size portions of food. Additionally, because these are small, local businesses using locally sourced products they don't have the advantage of economies of scale, and costs are a bit high. Other things I would have liked is hand sanitizer being widely available at the event. Especially as flu season heats up, it would have been nice to have the opportunity to have clean hands. Having there be maps available would have been nice too, although since the event wasn't massive it did create a bit of an adventure walking through the stands and seeing what was being offered. I did really like that there were people making sure guests recycled what could be recycled, and composted what could be composted. While events like this tend to have a high food waste, composting lessens the impact on the environment. Oh yes, and I was thrilled that there was tap water provided... Allowing people to either drink from a fountain or fill their bottles. It is nice when you don't have to purchase a bottle of water for 3 bucks when you can get a case of 24 bottles for $4.

I wasn't impressed with the Boston Local Food Festival this year…read more I was happy that it wasn't canceled by rain (as I feared it might be as I walked to the Greenway). It was basically a large farmers market. Which is cool, but I wanted to get some of the "dishes from talented chefs, all including locally sourced ingredients and priced at $6 or less" as advertised on the Boston Local Food Festival website, but I didn't see any meals available at that price point, so I ended up buying lunch elsewhere. Thanks to Olivia's Organics for the delicious free Spring Mix sample! It was also nice to see Yelp there and spin their wheel for a prize after showing I'd checked in.

This Festival is one of my favorite festivals in Boston due to the fact that I'm half Indonesian!…read moreThey not only bring excellent food vendors to try very authentic Indonesian food but also the various cultural dances they display on stage or on the grass. Each Dance presents the dance of each island from the archipelago. If you were somebody who is not familiar with the Indonesian culture, I highly recommend you come to this festival and simply sample food that is very well known for ingredients from its natural resources and speak to the friendliest people in this event.

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!

Allston village is great for the foodies and the bar goers. The food scene is for everyone…read morehowever, the bar scene is all college kids and recent grads. If you are alright with this head on over, if not go to Somerville or into Boston. Thumbs up to the Refuge cafe. Once a year Harvard st is closed of for the Allston Village Main street festival. A live band plays as the crowd wanders the open streets. Many of the local food vendors come out with free food samples and or food to purchase. Also many of the local business display set up stands and display their work. Overall its a pretty good time and worth about an hour of your time.

Allston Village Main Streets has super fun events that support the community. The Taste of Alston…read moreis like a world fair. The Rock City Prom is 5000 times more fun than I ever had in high school. This group helps keep our city looking good and promotes all the awesome businesses in Allston. I have been a member for four years and keep coming back for more!

First of all, THANK YOU Yelp! This was my first Beerfest at a Zoo experience and it was awesome! So…read moremany great local breweries were repped, many of which I hadn't tried before! My favorite beer of the night was hands down True North's Juicy New England IPA. I'm not even an IPA fan but this may be my gateway beer! There was delicious food available such as oatmeal stout pretzel marshmallows and yummy chicken wings! It was nice that all of the vendors were spread out so there wasn't one huge crowd in one spot. It got you to explore the zoo while sipping on beers. It was my first time to Stone Zoo. The otters took the show for me! They were "totes adorbs" as millennials would say with the jaguar momma and her playful cubs coming in at a close second. Sadly, and very unlike me, I didn't take many pictures cause I was just holding too much stuff, and when it's between holding beer and food or taking a pic, I will always go with beer/food! Again, thanks Yelp for the awesome tickets! My +1 and I had a great time and very appreciative!

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.

a must do! the north end of boston (the little italy section) shuts down the streets for its free…read moreannual saint agrippina italian feast. lots of delicious italian food, things to buy & free entertainment august 3-6 . this year celebrates the 103rd year. dennis taylor, the donna summer experience, & kathy sledge from sister sledge we are family, he's the greatest dancer, love don't go through no changes, circle of love, my guy, were all american girls & others headline the saturday free outdoor concert. check the website for more details http://www.saintagrippinaboston.com/schedule.html 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!

Great atmosphere! Festival in the streets of Boston's North End. A group of friends and I stumbled…read moreacross this event when visiting Lucia's Italian Restaurant. There was lots of street food, singing, small fireworks, and other festivities. It was unexpected and a lot of fun. We ended with a walk over to Bova's Bakery for an eclair. Great summertime evening in the North End

The Taste of Somerville is an event that happens every May to benefit Respond, which is a great…read morelocal organization that works to end domestic violence. Taste of Somerville raises money by us buying tickets and eating (and drinking) until we can eat no more delicious somerville foods! This is our second year attending, and everything was amazing. There was a great oyster bar from Island Creek Oysters, a make your own s'mores bar and chocolate station from the Holiday Inn (which is also where the event is held), delicious treats from Lyndell's, delicious shrimp tacos from Old Magoon's Saloon, and delicious gazpacho from Casa B. And grilled delicious kielbasa from Bronwyn! And that's just to name a few. We ended up with some delicious bread to bring home from Piantedosi Bread Shoppe, and we sampled some there, and it was amazing. Also there for 2013: Eat at Jumbos (love those guys!), Daddy Jones, The Independent, Redbones, El Potro, the soon to be at Assembly Row in 2014: JP Licks, and many, MANY more awesome restaurants. Go next year in 2014-it supports such a great cause, and it's an awesome way to spend a May evening! Read more about Respond here: http://www.respondinc.org/Home.aspx