Taste of the Caribbean: Ipswich Bourne Park

Taste of the Caribbean Food & Drink Festival

Available to 24 August 2024

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What else is on at Taste of the Caribbean Food & Drink Festival?

Get tickets here to Europe's largest food & drink festival dedicated to Caribbean food in Ipswich Bourne Park

Taste Of The Caribbean Food & Drink Festival is a celebration of different cultures and amazing cuisines.  Aiming to bring together people of all backgrounds, ages, races and religions to enjoy and indulge in some of the most amazing food and drink in the world.​ 

The event consists of multiple street food traders selling hot food, desserts, take home produce, cultural crafts as well as non food products.​ 

Entertainment consists of live music, cooking demonstrations, eating competitions, funfair rides and activities for the children.

Enjoy the best of Caribbean music & culture in Ipswich Bourne Park

Experience the best of Caribbean beats! Catch amazing tribute bands with live music; you'll be grooving until your feet ache! Some of the amazing acts include:

  • The Marley Experience - Bob Marley Tribute Band
  • Ultimate 40 - UB40 Tribute Band
  • The Reminisce Band - Reggae Classics & Anthem

The best Caribbean cuisine in Ipswich

Try as many different cuisines as you can handle! Taste of the Caribbean will feature over 25 of the UK's best restaurants and street food vendors, representing islands all over the Caribbean!

Over 50 variations of dishes including vegan options will be on sale!

Jerk Chicken, Lamb & Pork, Ackee & Saltfish, Oxtail, Curry Chicken, Curry Goat, Brown Stew Chicken, Plantain, BBQ Chicken, Fried Chicken, Roti, A Variety of Fish, Fried Dumpling, Festivals, Lobster, Crab, Doubles, Rice & Peas, Vegan Versions of your favourite Caribbean Dishes and more.

Entertainment & Special features

  • Live Music Stage
  • Eating Competitions
  • Market Stalls
  • Children's Area
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Puppet Shows
  • Stilt Walkers

Shop like you're on the coast of Montego Bay

Explore over 45 amazing and authentic traders, selling everything from;

  • Books
  • Jewelers
  • Cosmetics
  • Clothes
  • Sunglasses
  • Kids toys
  • Greeting cards plus more!
Neath Drive,
Suffolk IP2 9TA
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How To Find Us

By Bus:

Take Bus 15, 15A, or 92.
Routes pass near Bourne Park from various locations, including Sutton Hoo, Oak Lane Car Park in Woodbridge, Needham Lake, Kesgrave High School, and more.

By Train:

Use the Greater Anglia train service.
The nearest train station is Oak Lane Car Park in Woodbridge, which is about a 63-minute journey to Bourne Park.

  • Food & Drink stalls
  • Toilets
  • Disabled Access
  • Shopping
  • Medical Tent

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