Eat, Drink, and Celebrate The Fenway
Join us for 2023 Taste of The Fenway
- This outdoor street festival will feature Fenway’s restaurants, food & drink tastings, live music, and art.
- Featured Restaurants
Event Highlights
Watch Our 2018 Taste Of The Fenway Video
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View 2017 Event Photos
View 2016 event photos
- Food tastings provided by renowned restaurants and award-winning chefs
- Beer and wine tastings
- Live music
- Art
- Games
ABout The Fenway
The Fenway is one of Boston's most lively and distinguished neighborhoods.
Rich in history, culture and diversity, the neighborhood is surrounded by an array of renowned cultural, educational, and medical institutions. More than 33,000 people live in its 1.24 square miles.
Event Sponsorship
Become an event sponsor for Taste of The Fenway at this link. For participation opportunities, please contact events@fenwaycdc.org
Event Partners
Fenway Community Development Corporation and Samuels & Associates partnered to revive the Taste of The Fenway in 2016. Our goal for this neighborhood event is to showcase and share the best of The Fenway, and help businesses, residents, and institutions thrive together! Taste of The Fenway supports the programs and services of Fenway CDC.
Fenway CDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Every year, Fenway CDC serves over 2,500 low and moderate-income residents by helping them access affordable housing, job skills training, employment, social services, financial coaching, fresh produce, and civic engagement programs. In the 1990s, Fenway CDC had organized the Taste of Fenway event for 10 years. We revived this event in 2016 in a brand new way in collaboration with the business community in the Fenway. Learn more at fenwaycdc.org and on LinkedIn.
Samuels & Associates is an innovator in place-making, residential real estate development, leasing, and property management, and has been invested in making The Fenway Boston's most dynamic neighborhood for two decades. With a community-first approach, S&A builds, designs, and delivers sustainable and inclusive spaces that create a strong sense of belonging. Every member of S&A is grateful for meaningful partnerships with neighborhood organizations, neighbors, and tenants alike. These relationships foster a sense of transparency that helps its team to create authentic, innovative, and sustainable places where everyone loves spending time. Learn more at samuelsre.com and on LinkedIn.
Event Information
Tickets 
Taste of The Fenway is open to all ages. Each ticket is $50 (under EVENT INFORMATION) and children under 10 are admitted free. Tickets are non- refundable and are only available at this link. On-site ticket purchase is available till sold out.
Location 
Taste of The Fenway takes place on Van Ness Street between Kilmarnock Street and Richard B Ross Way. This portion of the street will be closed to public traffic, only ticketed guests will be able to access the area.
Get Social 
You can follow all the Taste of The Fenway happenings at #tasteofthefenway. Post your pictures at the event and tag us!
Parking 
As residents of The Fenway know, parking is very limited! There is metered parking in the area, but public transport is highly recommended.
Accessibility 
Both the entrance to and exit from the event will be wheelchair accessible. A handicapped accessible bathroom will also be on site. For any additional questions regarding accessibility, please contact events@fenwaycdc.org.
Alcohol Policy 
IDs will be checked at the event entrance. Those over 21 will receive wristbands allowing them to visit the table booths serving alcoholic tastings. Please drink responsibly! There is a zero tolerance policy for underage drinking or for anyone procuring alcohol for underage persons. A Boston Police Department Detail will be on site and notified of any incidents.
Animals 
Service animals and well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome.
Bicycles 
We want everyone to be able to move around with ease, so bicycles are not allowed inside Taste of The Fenway. Guests who bicycle to the event (good for you!) can lock and leave their bicycles on Van Ness Street. For security reasons, bicycles cannot be chained to the barriers designating the event.
Strollers 
Families are welcome at Taste of The Fenway! Although strollers are allowed inside the event, we hope parents will opt for utilizing infant carriers where feasible.
