We know Boston Calling 2024 has a rockin’ roster of musical acts taking the stage — but this festival is also about food. The 3-day event has released its full list of food vendors that offer local flavors you can enjoy as you listen to global superstars. Let’s have a taste.
Pro tip: The fest is on Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26. Tickets are still available.
This year’s general admission lineup includes three newcomers to the festival:
- Ricen — Serving Thai dishes, this restaurant is expected to open a location in Porter Square in Cambridge this year.
- Shaking Crab — Enjoy New England and Cajun-inspired seafood dishes, just like at its Boston Common restaurant.
- The Mac Bar — The downtown restaurant is bringing mac + cheese dishes to the festival.
Looking for something different? Many popular vendors are returning to Boston Calling, including: Blackbird Doughnuts + Sally’s Sandwiches, Chicken & Rice Guys, Dean’s Concessions, Dumpling Daughter, El Jefe’s Taqueria, Flour Bakery + Cafe, FoMu Ice Cream, Greco, Jaju Pierogi, Lily P’s Fried Chicken, Love Art Sushi, Moyzilla, Naco Taco, PieSons Pizza, Rice Burg, Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, Tasty Burger, The Chubby Chickpea, The Flatbread Company, The Sausage Guy, The Smoke Shop BBQ, and Zinneken’s.
Fried fare from Shaking Crab.
Photo via Boston Calling
More flavors
Platinum ticketholders will be able to dine on special menus prepared by acclaimed local chefs. The roster varies by day:
- Friday — Ken Oringer, known for local restaurants like Toro
- Saturday — Will Gilson, partner of Cambridge’s Puritan & Company
- Sunday — Joanne Chang, owner of Myers + Chang and Flour Bakery + Cafe
Attendees will also be able to find sips including Samuel Adams Summer Ale and Wicked Hazy New England Style IPA. Other offerings will be available from brands like Miller Lite, Heineken, Truly Seltzers, and Josh Cellars.
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