About Cape Cod Jerk Food & Fun Fest

The Jerk Festival is a collaborative cultural experience brought to life through the partnership of Pop Up Street and Coxswain Media, two community-driven platforms committed to elevating local voices, small businesses, and cultural expression across Cape Cod and beyond.

At its core, this festival is about more than food—it’s about storytelling, connection, and creating space for culture to be celebrated in an authentic and inclusive way.

Pop Up Street

Pop Up Street is a creative event and experience platform focused on building community through curated pop-up markets, cultural activations, and small business showcases. We specialize in transforming everyday spaces into vibrant hubs where entrepreneurs, artists, chefs, and makers can come together and share their craft directly with the public.

From food experiences to fashion, wellness, and cultural festivals, Pop Up Street exists to spotlight local talent while creating immersive experiences that bring people together in real time.

For the Jerk Festival, Pop Up Street leads the vision, curation, and on-the-ground experience—bringing together vendors, chefs, performers, and creative activations that reflect the richness of Caribbean and multicultural influence on Cape Cod.

Coxswain Media

Coxswain Media is a dynamic media and radio platform dedicated to amplifying community stories, music, and conversations that matter. Through broadcasting, interviews, live coverage, and promotional storytelling, Coxswain Media bridges the gap between local culture and wider audiences.

At the Jerk Festival, Coxswain Media brings the sound and voice of the event to life—helping share the energy of the festival through live radio presence, artist spotlights, chef interviews, and real-time coverage that extends the experience beyond the grounds.

A Shared Vision

Together, Pop Up Street and Coxswain Media have come together to create more than just an event—we’ve built a cultural weekend experience that celebrates food, music, entrepreneurship, and community.

The Jerk Festival is designed to welcome both locals and visitors into a shared space where culture is not only experienced but felt. From the aroma of jerk spices filling the air, to live competitions, performances, and storytelling through radio and media coverage, every element is intentional.

This partnership represents a commitment to building platforms where culture can thrive, businesses can grow, and communities can connect in meaningful ways.

We invite you to join us—not just for a festival, but for a weekend of culture, connection, and celebration on Cape Cod.