HarpoonFest Boston is back for it’s 30th anniversary celebration. New England’s largest craft brewery, Harpoon Brewery, was founded in 1986, and they’ve been celebrating with a festival since 1993. The party returns to the Seaport with local food vendors, music and of course, cold ones. So, no Taylor Tickets? Got To HarpoonFest for beer, food, music and Swift Karaoke. You don’t have to be a “verified fan.” And, you don’t have to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars to get into HarpoonFest Boston.
Hey, not everyone can go to Gillette, but anyone can come to HarpoonFest. It’s happening Friday and Saturday, and the hours are listed below.you But good news for Swifties, there will be a Taylor Swift Karaoke hour. So, get “Fearless,” show ’em what you’ve got, and let the “Sparks Fly.” Everything you need to know is here. No problem, if no Taylor tickets. Go to HarpoonFest for beer, food, music and Swift Karaoke!
Beer
HarpoonFest offers a variety of beers on tap:
Harpoon’s IPA
Rec. League
Juicer Hazy IPA
Summer Style
Additional drafts include: Harpoon Cider, UFO White, UFO Florida Citrus, UFO Maine Blueberry, UFO Strawberry Lemon Shandy
Cans offered: Clown Shoes Rainbows Are Real, Clown Shoes Mango Kolsch, Arctic Chill Strawberry Watermelon Hard Seltzer, Arctic Chill Raspberry Lime Hard Seltzer
*Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available, including bottled water Seltzer and assorted soda
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Food
According to the website, the following vendors will be on site for HarpoonFest:
- Chicken & Rice Guys
- Harpoon Kitchen (Pretzels!)
- Tenoch Mexican
- Pennypacker’s
- The Whoo(pie) Wagon (Saturday Only)
*Food vendors will accept cash, as well as credit and debit cards
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Music
Live music from cover bands, plus DJs and karaoke is all part of the fun at HarpoonFest in Boston. There will be 2 nights and 2 stages each night.
Here’s the schedule from Harpoon Brewery:
FRIDAY, MAY 19
Stage 1
- 6:00-7:00: DJ J-Wall
- 7:30 – 8:15: He Said She Said
- 8:15 – 8:30: Ceremonial Keg Tapping
- 8:45 – 9:45: Different StrokeZ
- 10:00 – 10:30: DJ J-Wall
Stage 2
- 6:30 – 7:15: Beach Nights
- 7:45 – 8:30: The Naticks
- 9:00 – 10:00: The People’s Karaoke – T-Swift Tribute
SATURDAY, MAY 20
Stage 1
- 12:00– 12:45: DJ J-Wall
- 1:15 – 2:00: Inside Out
- 2:30 – 3:15: 5XFast
- 3:45 – 4:30: Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos
- 5:00 – 5:45: 7 Day Weekend
- 6:00 – 6:30: DJ J-Wall
Stage 2
- 12:00 – 1:00: El Scorcho
- 1:30 – 2:15: Run for Covers
- 2:45 – 3:30: The One Night Stands
- 4:00 – 4:45: Pop Disaster
- 5:15 – 6:00: Comanchero
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