Eat & Drink Norfolk

Plan a trip to Lake Erie’s coast to enjoy great music, food and drink at one of the best spring festivals in Ontario — Eat & Drink Norfolk.

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Recognized among Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals & Events, Eat & Drink Norfolk showcases Ontario’s Garden County culinary delights, including restaurants, and food producers, alongside an impressive selection of wineries and breweries. Attendees will also be treated to live musical performances, all happening in one dynamic space, courtesy of CIBC Private Wealth.

Following its successful debut in 2023, the Pure Spirits Distillery After Party is set to return, this time occupying the upper level of Building #2 on the Fairgrounds, known as the Homecraft Building. Scheduled for April 5 and 6, from 9 pm to midnight, access to this after-party demands a separate admission of $10, available online and must be purchased in conjunction with an Eat & Drink Norfolk ticket, subject to limited availability.

Participating vendors span a variety of culinary and beverage sectors, featuring the likes of Barrel Restaurant, The Back Kitchen, and Cheesecake on the Go, among others. Breweries like Charlotteville Brewing Co. and Hometown Brew Co., along with distilleries including Pure Spirits Distillery and Manns Distillery Ltd, plus wineries such as Burning Kiln Winery and Hounds of Erie Winery, will offer their finest selections. Specialty vendors like Belching Barista Inc. and Station Cold Brew Coffee Co. will also be present.

The event’s entertainment lineup promises an array of performances across the three days, with acts like Paul Mallard, Felicia McMinn, and the Jesse Murphy Band. The Pure Spirits Distillery After Party will feature specific acts like Rewind: A Classic Rock Experience, and a Video Dance Party hosted by Black Creek Music, ensuring lively evenings of entertainment and socializing.

The festival runs from April 4th to 6th at Simcoe Fairgrounds. This is a ticketed event, and entry costs $16 to $28.

There is also plenty to do in the area, including two of Ontario’s most visited provincial parks – Turkey Point and Long Point.