According to its website, the Boston Veg Food Fest has been running for 23 years. I attended the…read morefestival for the first time in October. Oddly enough, there wasn't much online about what to expect here. The fest was held at Gillette Stadium and mostly featured commercial vendors (versus food vendors). While the indoor venue shielded festival goers from the cold, it made for really close quarters. The festival was jam packed from the moment we stepped in the door. That's the major drawback here. This venue is too small to hold such a widely attended event. I need room to breathe! The Veg Fest in Las Vegas mostly revolves around the food, so I was a little disappointed that there weren't more food vendors here. Don't get me wrong, there was Taco Party, Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant and Tofu Hut from Worcester, and 2 dessert vendors. The line for a world famous donut vendor was allegedly hours long - I skipped waiting in that line and got a cookie sandwich from the alternative dessert vendor with no line. Since there's so many commercial vendors there were plenty of freebies and samples to go around. I'll definitely come back next year, although I hope Veg Fest finds a larger venue. YELP'S 2018 REVIEW CHALLENGE: #34

Its an historic stadium. The restrooms need serious work! During the football games, the audio of…read morethe announcers were clear and the big billboard was very visible from any angle.

No tour to Harvard University is complete without stopping by the football stadium. Better yet if…read moreyour lucky enough to attend a game there. What's really cool is that the stadium is left unlocked. Anyone 24/7 can walk in the Roman coliseum type structure and walk on the turf field. A bit disappointing that it was not a grass field, but oh well. There are some renovations going on over the Summer. To me it looks it's age. The scoreboard is modest. A bit of background. The Harvard Stadium turned 116 years old this year. It has the distinction of being the oldest permanent concrete structure in intercollegiate sports. For more than a century it stands proud as the "aristocrat of American sports amphitheaters". As one writer described it. Their first game was against Dartmouth in 1903. Get a photo op on the field and experience the history of Harvard Football. It's a darn cool place to say you have visited.

Beer= good 120…read morebrewers + 500 kinds of beer= amazing Me drinking those beers = very, very happy Line to get in was very long, but the lines at each brewer moved pretty quickly. Got to meet a lot of nice people and drink some amazing beer (and a couple of beers which I wanted to spit out). Heavy on Northeast/New England breweries which is to be expected, but overall a great mix. I went on Friday night, the eventt was run pretty well as far as I could tell. TIckets were $50, but the experience was priceless.

At $45 a ticket, it may not be the cheapest of festivals but we had a pretty good time attending…read moreit. And by we, I mean Erick H., Marissa C. and myself. After taking the T to South Station and making our way over to the Seaport area for the event, things were a bit rocky at first to say the least. Despite arriving about thirty minutes before the doors were to open, we faced a line that must have been around a half a mile long. I'm not exaggerating. It was the longest line I've ever been into and made the DMV look efficient. Fast forward about an hour and we nearly made our way into the festival amongst hundreds of other attendees. Instead of having a full three hours, we now lost thirty minutes which is a real shame considering the amount of beers and stands present in the festival. Just over a hundred brewers were present to be exact, each refilling cup after cup furiously as the long lines moved slowly. While the event's location itself was spacious enough to accomodate everyone, the lines at just about every stand were very long and despite our best efforts to sample as many beers as possible, it was hard and we had about forty of the hundred before the whole thing shut down (10 minute early I might add!) All in all, the event was worth the money but I would have loved had they given us more time there. The gates opened at 6, we didn't get in until 6:30 the earliest and the event was supposed to run until 9 but a lot of places stopped pouring the beers at 8:45. What gives? Why? Annoying to say the least. Also the sheer volume of people made it very difficult to try and talk and connect with some of the brewers present there. Aside from asking for a pour of a specific brew, little talking was possible as the lines were just too long. They should consider having one more session during the afternoon or something if there's that much demand. Also, the food options were seriously limited - how about some catering from local joints much like Wine Riot does? Doesn't seem like it would be that difficult... But it was still a good time and I'm definitely going to attend the ones to come.

When it was announced that the fall version of Boston Calling would not happen this year but in its…read moreplace a beer & music festival from Copenhagen I was truly skeptical. After doing a little more research on the CBC & its host, the Danish gypsy brewery, Mikkeller the event got more intriguing. After months of hype opening day came for the festival. The setup was similar to Boston Calling but it was far less of a crowd. In the vast space of Boston City Hall Plaza there was room to move around. There was a medium sized stage set up & as you progressed through the area that's where the breweries were set up. The selection of beers is where is festival really shines. Some of these breweries had never made it to the states before & gave people a good opportunity to taste their wares. Of course there were long lines for a few but for the most part you could get beer after a short wait. The glassware included was also very nice. I'm not sure if this will be an annual thing but good to see that Boston is expanding its horizons when it comes to beer.

This was a fun festival--I worked at it, so I was able to cut the lines, but even still! Great beer…read morefrom around the world and awesome music and food and pepole.

Along side the Union Square Farmers Market, every Saturday from July until October, artists and…read morecraftspeople have tables set up to show their trinkets of choice. So while picking up some fresh veggies, stop in and check out the art. Also, there are numerous musical events and performances that go on in connection with the Arts Union...all in support of the development of Union Square!

Enjoyed watching the BC game here! We took the green line and it was easy to get there. It was a…read morespecial game--For Welles. It was really cool to see all the tailgates and celebration throughout the campus. The spirit was all throughout! When we got to our seats it was easy to find, lots of people to help. We got there earlier than most people so it was empty when we got there. Then it started to fill in. There seemed to be a section off to the side where the students sat. It was awesome to see all the excitement! Food was pretty good, my boyfriend got meatballs in sauce which he liked a lot. I got a steak and cheese which was just ok but good. Prices were reasonable! The stadium itself is really cool too, looks newly remodeled. It was beautiful to see everyone come together to remember Welles and all the other lives lost that day. They gave out bandanas too so everyone could show their support. Taking the train home was pretty easy too, just a short walk away from the stadium. Overall fun experience here!

Saw Boston College take on the University of Miami at Alumni Stadium on a brisk Friday evening…read more Despite long lines managed to grab a beer during halftime, but did not order any food. Quality I spent many Saturdays cheering for the Eagles football team during my college years and it was a blast coming back. For an exciting televised match-up, fans from both teams packed the stadium creating one of the best atmospheres I could remember at Alumni Stadium. However, even on days when the stadium is empty for a dud of a game, it still makes for a fun afternoon. The one caveat is always the weather, which can quickly ruin a good time. Quantity Alumni Stadium has a capacity of around 45,000, but you will hardly ever see it close to that packed. It does not compete with some of the mega stadiums around college football, but it ensures everyone has a good view of the action. Value Even for the bigger games, tickets are not too hard to come by and usually are reasonably priced. It usually is a matter of how well the opposing team travels. Beers and food are overpriced in the stadium, but that is to be expected. Ambiance Alumni Stadium sits on the Boston College Chestnut Hill campus right outside the city of Boston. It is strictly a college stadium and serves a smaller campus population, so does not compare to the mega stadiums for professional teams or many public universities. Its most recent renovations came in 1995, but the stadium has been maintained well and still feels relatively new. Massive screens on the ends make sure you can enjoy the game regardless of where you sit, but most seats keep you close to the field. Proximity of the field to the nearby reservoir does create a breeze, which on already cool days can feel even cooler. Just make sure to dress warm. Crowd The stadium is often empty for Saturday afternoon kickoffs, but for a big game under the lights the place was rocking. Unfortunately the stadium was not ready for the big crowd, and limited bathrooms and concession stands meant lines stretching around the stadium. However, the fans are some of the most laid-back and polite people you will meet at a college football game. Service While Alumni Stadium is a modern facility, it struggles with large crowds. Even with staff working fast and hard, lines quickly form near the concessions areas. The good things are they are adept at getting folks into the stadium quickly and despite the more crowded game, the bathrooms were kept in good shape. Parking The campus has limited parking on an average day, so during football games things get out of hand. Car service companies or public transportation are the better options to get to and from the stadium. Extra Even as a graduate of Boston College with many fond memories, I have no illusion that Alumni Stadium is a great place to see a game. However, it gets the job done and the friendly fans make it a fun atmosphere to enjoy some football.

This Yearly Festival by the City of Quincy and Presented by the Honorable Mayor Thomas Koch is…read moreCELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250th BIRTHDAY with lots of festivities and cake Cutting Ceremony by the Mayor Koch and First Lady Christine Koch that was held today July 3, 2026 at 3pm to a Boardwalk Crowd along with Elected Officials, News Media and Candidates running for Offices this year, such as ADAM DEITCH, for District Attorney for Norfolk County and GREG CONNOR for District Attorney for Norfolk County all gathering for the Ceremony of this 250th Birthday with a Massive Custom Cake by Montillio's Bakery! The MC INTRODUCED THE MAYOR and he Welcomed us all, then the Cutting of the cake and slices were handed to the many, many people that braved the hot 90 plus heat! To the Start of this Holiday Celebration! It continued with The Flagship Drumline, Roaming Jugglers, Children's Magic Show, Country Singer, MAGGI RYAN, Classic Soul and R & B Singer DENNIS TAYLOR All this from 2 - 9 pm July 3 For JULY 4th, 12-9pm Festival Opens with DJ LIVE Stage Then the Reading of THE DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE, with so much more listed and it continues thru July 5th!!!! See the list of events in the photos! This ANNUAL EVENT by Mayor Thomas Koch has been very successful and popular! Last Years EVENT was just as successful with QUINCY CELEBRATING 400 years with a year long celebration! Extremely grateful to have experienced these events with friends and new friends! Please check out Quincyma.gov for more information Thank you Mayor Thomas Koch and your Staff for this Festival!

The event was beautiful. Many came out to pay tribute on this July 4th holiday weekend.. mayor Koch…read moremade a brief speech and then it was time for cake.. 250th Anniversary to America!

Right across from Faneuil Hall over near City Hall we made our way over to do some sampling…read more There were free samples of juices and assorted chips that were all yummy. It was an extremely hot day so I was hesitant to try hot chowder. They had tents within an outside fenced area. We went to pay the $10 but found we couldn't bring our 9 lb pup into the gated area. We didn't really want to take turns since my husband and I wanted to do it together. It was a real bummer since it was all outside but I understand animals and food are a no no. 1 Star cuz I didn't go :( 3 Star cuz it did look like fun and I am sure we would have enjoyed it :)

If you like going to Costco to get free samples....this is the place for you. Except that it costs…read more$10....but that's for AYCE 2 oz. samples of seven different types of chowder mind you! As soon as you get off the T, you literally step right into the plaza at city hall where you are bombarded by lines at booths giving away free shit. We're talking Honey bunches of oat boxes, stickers, pens, little bottles of cholula...you name it; all the things you never thought you wanted on a Sunday afternoon, they're there for you to shove in your purse like the greedy person you are. After twenty minutes of this, you realize you haven't had any chowder yet. So it costs $10 but all the money goes to continuing Harborfest, and it's once a year so shut up! There was a bubble blower to add to the "ambiance" i guess.....then there is a cold drinks booth which has soda and water all for 2 bucks a bottle. Then there are seven booths lined up next two eachother serving up two ounce cups of chowder to big lines. the lines move really fast though, so it's not really annoying at all. We took it seriously: try each one, then choose the top two and try those head to head to make our choice. Some of the particiants were okay...none were really bad, except one, but I think I got a bad batch as my boyfriend's was okay. We had it narrowed down to Yankee Lobster Co. and Ned Devine's......in a head to head battle we voted for Yankee but Ned's took the whole thing....oh well. I think all in all we had a bowl and a half of chowder, a perfect afternoon treat. Maybe this is a tourist trap, but I like being trapped in an area overflowing with chowder and a four man folk band!