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Boston Calling Festival Announces Food And Drink Lineup

Nothing officially kicks off Memorial Day weekend like the Boston Calling Festival. Today, they have announced their extensive 2024 food and drink lineup for the three days (May 24-26) on…

A fried chicken sandwich in front of the festival stage on a sunny day. Boston Calling Festival has announced their food lineup
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Nothing officially kicks off Memorial Day weekend like the Boston Calling Festival. Today, they have announced their extensive 2024 food and drink lineup for the three days (May 24-26) on the Harvard athletic grounds.

"Boasting hundreds of standout dishes ranging from handcrafted dumplings to mouth-watering fried chicken to authentic Mexican street food, this year’s festival rolls out an impressive collection of culinary gems, award-winning chefs, and returning fan favorites – all local to the Greater Boston region," the festival said via a press release.

Traditionally, Boston Calling offers a great blend of festival favorites and local flavors. This year will certainly follow that pattern, offering something for everyone.

Here Is The Boston Calling 2024 Food And Drink Vendor Lineup

  • 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
  • Ricen (new)
  • Roxy’s Grilled Cheese
  • Shaking Crab (new)
  • Tasty Burger
  • The Chubby Chickpea
  • The Flatbread Company
  • The MacBar (new)
  • The Sausage Guy
  • The Smoke Shop BBQ
  • Zinneken’s

Here Is The Boston Calling Drink Menu

  • Miller Lite
  • Miller High Life
  • Sam Adams Summer Ale
  • Sam Adams Wicked Hazy New England IPA
  • Heineken
  • Heineken Light
  • Heineken Zero
  • Truly Wild Berry
  • Truly Strawberry Lemonade
  • Twisted Tea
  • Josh Cellars Wine
  • Jack Daniel’s
  • White Claw Vodka
  • Mamitas Tequila Seltzer

In addition, Boston Calling offers platinum culinary offerings. "Boston Calling Platinum ticketholders will once again be treated to specialty menus created and prepared by some of the city’s most acclaimed gourmet talent, and this year is an absolute standout, with each day featuring epicurean stars from across the city," the festival explains.

These options are specialized per day.

Boston Calling Platinum Chef Lineup

Friday, May 24

Chef Ken Oringer
Uni, Toro, Coppa, Little Donkey, and Faccia a Faccia

Saturday, May 25

Chef Will Gilson
Puritan & Co., The Lexington, Café Beatrice, Geppetto,
The Herb Lyceum, and Puritan Oyster Bar

Sunday, May 26

Chef Joanne Chang
Myers + Chang and Flour Bakery + Café

Boston Calling 2024 food lineup.

As for the Boston Calling festival music, you are in for a treat here, too. Ed Sheeran headlines night number one, with Leon Bridges, Reneé Rapp, and Young The Giant also on Friday.

Saturday will find the likes of Tyler Childers, Trey Anastasio, and Frank Turner taking the stage.

The festival will conclude on Sunday with The Killers closing it out. Hozier, Megan Thee Stallion and The Revivalists are also performing on day three.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.