Caribbean Rum and Food Festival

Rum festivals pop up every summer, but this one actually delivers on its promise of a proper Caribbean experience. The Caribbean Rum and Food Festival isn’t just about sampling a few cocktails and calling it a day. Here, you’ll find a lineup of rums that rarely make it onto local bar menus, poured by people who know their stuff. The food stalls are refreshingly free of clichés, with vendors representing islands you don’t always see at these events—think pepperpot, doubles, and more than one take on jerk. The live music is curated with care, so you’re not stuck listening to the same reggae covers on repeat. If you’re the type who likes to argue about which island does it best, the festival’s rum competition gives you a say. It’s a chance to taste, debate, and maybe discover a new favorite bottle.