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A list of Food events and festivals to celebrate culture and food from around the world, right here in Toronto!
Rib Fests are not included in this article.
For beer festivals, see Beer & Wine Festivals in Toronto.
Contents:
- Upcoming Food Events (includes special dining events and Festivals) from our Calendar
- Food Festivals in Toronto
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Toronto
December 31, 2017 To June 17, 2018
$7
Join us for a spot of tea and a taste of history in the Tea Room of Montgomery’s Inn. Once the Georgian kitchen of a working ... »
The Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
April 7, 2018 To May 27, 2018
$15.00 - $29.50
The Dakota Tavern's Bluegrass Brunch has been a Toronto Tradition for over a decade. Canada's best bluegrasses musicians warm up the stage and set the tone for ... »
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St, Toronto
April 22, 2018
$25
The often underestimated sandwich will finally be given the credit it is due as vendors from across the city showcase their delicious offerings. Our marketplace will also ... »
Toronto
May 4, 2018 To May 21, 2018
(416) 544-9800
TBA
Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA) celebrates the sixth-annual Veggielicious festival— a two-week gastronomic extravaganza celebrating compassionate, mouth-watering cuisine. From May 4th to 21st, 2018, over 40 participating GTA locations will ... »
Painbox Bistro, 550 Dundas Street East, Toronto
May 9, 2018 To May 11, 2018
647-551-6846
$100
Join us at the harvest table this May 9th or May 11th at the Paint Box Restaurant for a family style meal prepared by the trained chefs ... »
Kitchen 24, 100 Marmora Street, North York
May 9, 2018 To May 30, 2018
4168298501
$80-$90
Vegan cooking class is a hands on class where you get to make 3 course meal with a signature drinks. You will learn culinary skills and how to ... »
Benares Historic House, 1507 Clarkson Road North, Mississauga
May 12, 2018 To May 13, 2018
905-615-4860
$ 40 + tax
Enjoy a Fashion show featuring “Frantic Fashion from the 1950’s” from the Mobile Millinery Museum followed by a High Tea in the Benares Dining Room & Sitting ... »
Livelihood Cafe, 254 Augusta Ave, Toronto
May 12, 2018 To May 13, 2018
$35-$49
Spoil your mama this Mother’s Day by whisking her off on a round-the-world culinary adventure! On our Mother’s Day Food Tour, she’ll be dazzled ... »
SOMA Chocolatemaker, 443 King St W, Toronto
May 12, 2018 To May 13, 2018
$25-$39
Show your mom how sweet she is by bringing her on Toronto’s sweetest adventure. On our Mother’s Day Chocolate Tour, we’ll stroll the hip ... »
Odile Chocolat, 829 Dundas St W, Toronto
May 12, 2018 To May 13, 2018
$49
Enjoy an afternoon in the “chocolate kitchen” with your mom. At our Mother’s Day Chocolate Workshop hosted by Odile Chocolat, taste delicious chocolates, roll your own ... »
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
May 13, 2018
416.923.1171 x 1890
$55 - $75
Experience the splendour of Casa Loma this Mother’s Day. Our annual Brunch, served in the stately elegance of Toronto’s famous castle, is an event your ... »
Miller Lash House, 130 Old Kingston Rd, Toronto
May 13, 2018
(416) 287-7000
$19.95 to $42.95
Celebrate your mom on Mother’s Day at the Miller Lash House Brunch Buffet on May 13! We have two seatings 10am or 12:30pm. Eat in the prestigious ... »
Ascott Parc Event Centre, 2839 Rutherford Road, Vaughan
May 13, 2018
905.417.8400
$29 to $57
Ascott Parc Event Centre is hosting the largest Mother’s Day Lunch in Vaughan on Sunday May 13! Mothers have bestowed on us the greatest of gift in ... »
Jubilee Queen Cruise Ship, 539 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 13, 2018
4162037245
$32.95-$61.95
Toronto Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise 2018 Celebrate Mother’s Day with your family aboard the Jubilee Queen. Gather the family to enjoy a wonderful Mother’s Day ... »
The Guild Inn Estate, 201 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough
May 13, 2018
416.260.8000 ext. 1
$22.45 to $44.95
Relax and unwind with mom on Mother’s Day at The Guild Inn Estate’s Sunday Brunch Buffet on May 13, from 10 am – 2:30 pm inside the main hall. ... »
Gibson House Museum, 5172 Yonge Street, Toronto
May 13, 2018
Regular Admission
Treat Mom to a lovely Victorian-inspired tea at Gibson House Museum this Mother’s Day. Mom will be pampered with delicious teas, sweets, finger sandwiches and fresh-baked ... »
STK Toronto, 153 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto
May 13, 2018
416-613-9660
A la carte menu, prices vary
For the first time, STK Toronto is offering a specially curated Mother’s Day brunch menu that’s guaranteed to put a smile on Mom’s face. ... »
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
May 18, 2018 To May 19, 2018
$45 –$60
Launching in 2018, Tastemaker will feed an audience hungry for new experiences. Presenting unique, curated, and immersive festivals in Toronto and Chicago, Tastemaker will transform the way millennials ... »
The Jewel Event Centre, 55 Sovereign Ct, Woodbridge
May 19, 2018
(905) 265-0919
$95.00
Group Entertainment and The Jewel are proud to present Two Rooms Live, a spectacular dinner theatre experience, celebrating the legendary songs of Elton John & lyricist Bernie ... »
Yonge–Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto
May 24, 2018 To May 27, 2018
FREE
Toronto's first Poutine Fest! Join us at Yonge-Dundas Square to try some of Canada's best food trucks and over 50 varieties of gourmet poutine. »
Kawartha Settlers' Village, 85 Dunn Street, Bobcaygeon
May 25, 2018
705-738-6163
$25.00
Join us for an interactive Murder Mystery and dinner at Kawartha Settlers’ Village. Enjoy dinner at 6pm followed by the show at 7pm. Walk around the Village ... »
99 Sudbury St, Toronto
June 1, 2018 To June 3, 2018
$7.75
We’ve rounded up an all-star roster of the most iconic brunch spots in the city to bring you a one-of-a-kind social experience celebrating everyone’s favourite ... »
Riverside Neighborhood,Toronto
June 2, 2018
Free
Taste the Eats and feel the Beats in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood! Riverside’s Annual Streetfest spans 10 vibrant blocks along historic Queen Street East between the Don ... »
Corus Quay, 25 Dockside Dr, Toronto
June 3, 2018
416.408.2594
$260
Calling all food lovers and connoisseurs! Toronto Taste, Toronto’s original premier culinary event is back! On Sunday, June 3, guests will savour every second as some of ... »
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto
June 9, 2018 To June 10, 2018
416-249-4000
$8
Toronto’s second annual Foodalicious Food Festival takes over Downsview Park! Enjoy great food, live music and attractions from some of Toronto’s top local vendors and ... »
Empire Sandy, 539 Queen's Quay West, Toronto
June 9, 2018
416-364-3244
$ 85 per person
Escape the ordinary aboard Canada's largest passenger sailing ship, the Tallship: Empire Sandy on Saturday, June 9, 2018 for a Sunset Dinner Cruise! Enjoy breathtaking views, delectable cuisine and ... »
Lake Shore Blvd W, from Islington (7th St.) to 3rd St.
June 9, 2018
416 503-9108
Free
In association with Women’s Habitat and presented by Lakeshore Village, comes the Grilled Cheese Challenge! Come out and enjoy this free event showcasing the best that ... »
Eagle Valley Golf Club, 2334 St Paul Ave, Niagara Falls
June 10, 2018
$30
Tide and Vine's Oyster Fest Niagara will kick off the summer season with a splash for the sixth straight year!! Showcasing some of Niagara's favourite wine, beer ... »
College St., between Bathurst and Shaw, Toronto
June 15, 2018 To June 17, 2018
519-902-7456
0
The Mastro and San Daniele Taste of Little Italy is a summer tradition for many Toronto residences and beyond. The festival is a community celebration showcasing local ... »
Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto
June 23, 2018 To June 24, 2018
4165000007
Free
You can find any tastes, Chinese, Thai, Korean, Middle Eastern, Indian, South Asian, Vietnamese, American, Caribbean, ... at your doorstep. »
415 Queens Quay W, Toronto
June 29, 2018 To September 7, 2018
4165294361
$195
Our most popular Special Event Sail is perfect for “date night”, a group of friends or to make new friends. Each event begins at 6pm as we ... »
Empire Sandy, 539 Queen's Quay West, Toronto
June 30, 2018
416-364-3244
$85.00 per person
Celebrate our nation aboard Canada’s largest passenger sailing ship, the Tallship: Empire Sandy on Saturday, June 30, 2018! Start off your Canada Day festivities with a bang of ... »
Empire Sandy, 539 Queen's Quay West, Toronto
July 1, 2018
416-364-3244
$85.00 per person
Come and celebrate the national day of Canada aboard Canada's largest passenger sailing ship, the Tallship: Empire Sandy on Sunday, July 1, 2018! At 200 feet overall, 11,000 square feet of ... »
NEOB Lavender -Niagara Essential Oils & Blends, 785 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
July 7, 2018 To July 8, 2018
$5 to $20
Join us at the 9th annual neob Lavender Festival in Niagara On The Lake. The neob Lavender Festival is a celebration of the end of the harvest ... »
Empire Sandy, 539 Queen's Quay West, Toronto
July 14, 2018
416-364-3244
$80.00 per person
Celebrate the Tallship: Empire Sandy's 75th Birthday with us on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Join us as we blow the horn, fire the cannons and hoist the sails for ... »
Empire Sandy, 539 Queen's Quay West, Toronto
July 27, 2018
416-364-3244
$85.00 per person
Join us for a majestic Full Moon Dinner Cruise aboard the Tallship: Empire Sandy on Friday, July 27, 2018. Dance in the moonlight and cruise Toronto Harbour and Lake ... »
Woodbine Park, Queen Street East
August 3, 2018 To August 6, 2018
Free
Come Join Us at Woodbine Park For Great Food! Cold Beer! Live Music! & Eating Challenges! Bring your Friends! Bring your Family! Come and enjoy some delicious ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
August 5, 2018
416-735-9954
Free
With around 50 + different Indian cuisines to sample, Taste of India Food Festival is a foodie utopia. If you’re serious about food you can’t afford to ... »
Empire Sandy, 539 Queen's Quay West, Toronto
August 10, 2018
416-364-3244
$85.00 per person
The Rocking Blues Dinner Cruise aboard the Tallship: Empire Sandy returns to Toronto Waterfront on Friday, August 10, 2018! Enjoy live outdoor performances from Canadian blues band 'Blue Room' ... »
Food Festivals in Toronto
1. Winterlicious
Toronto’s winter culinary celebration offers the perfect opportunity to discover delicious cuisine at more than 200 restaurants and experience unique culinary events. Details
2 Weeks in January
Various Venues, Toronto
The Toronto Tea Festival
World-renowned experts from the world of tea will be there at the festival to tantalize your senses. Tea sommeliers, published authors, cultural fashion specialists, musicians, a tasting competition & exhibitors abound will engage the enquiring, novice & enthusiast in tea legend, tradition & trends. The Toronto Tea Festival presents courtesy tea tastings, raffles, delectable tea-food offerings, tea ceremonies, seminars, & volunteers to assist in your tea journey. Details
Last Weekend in January/1st Weekend of February
Toronto Reference Library
Appel Salon, 2nd floor, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto
Beach-a-licious
Beach neighborhood’s restaurant and bar festival to promote local food and beverage establishments. Food lovers will enjoy special discount prices and culinary creations at each of the participating restaurants with a chance to “Eat to Win” through ballots and online prize draws. Details
TBA
Queen Street East from Coxwell to Victoria Park
Queen Street East and Coxwell Avenue
Veggielicious Toronto
2018 -TBA
MAY 5-21, 2017
At over 40 participating GTA locations
Culinary Ontario Festival
2018 – TBA
May 19 to 22, 2017
West Island of Ontario Place – 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
Brunch Fest
2018 – TBA
May 26 to 28, 2017
99 Sudbury St, Toronto
Mac ‘n Cheese Festival
Mac ‘n Cheese lovers in Toronto are about to get all ooey and gooey inside! The first of its kind in Canada, this three day Mac ‘n Cheese Festival Presented by Metro provides a gourmet twist to everyone’s favourite classic childhood dish, while giving back to the community through FoodShare Toronto, a renown non-profit organization that delivers healthy food to our schools and low income communities; so indulge and have fun while giving back to your community. Details
2018 – TBA
June 2 to 4, 2017
Ontario Place, Toronto
Riverside Eats & Beats
Annual spring Eats & Beats StreetFEST. The festival will showcase Riverside’s family-friendly food outlets and unique small town in the big city atmosphere, with a Caribbean and Latin twist. Details
Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
Queen Street East (DVP – Jimmy Simpson Park), Toronto
Toronto Taste
Savour scrumptious dishes from 50 top chefs, a startling array of beverages and breathtaking lakeside views. Best of all, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of helping those in need by supporting Second Harvest’s food rescue program! Details
2018 – TBA
Sunday, June 4, 2017 | 6:00 PM
Corus Quay, 25 Dockside Dr, Toronto
Foodalicious Food Festival
Toronto’s first annual Foodalicious Food Festival takes over Downsview Park! Enjoy great food, live music and attractions from some of Toronto’s top local vendors and entertainers. Details
2018 – TBA
June 10 & 11, 2017
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto
Taste of Africa
Experience Africa like never before in an outdoor festival with authentic food, good music, dance and games. Details
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto.
Taste of Little Italy
Enjoy live entertainment and food bonanza from area restaurants – An event for foodies and music lovers. Details
Father’s Day Weekend
College St between Bathhurst and Shaw, Toronto
Taste of Toronto Food Festival
TBA
Fort York National Historic Site at 100 Garrison Rd, Toronto
Taco Fest
Tacos, guacamole, churros, tequila, hot sauce and everything Mexican! An electric atmosphere showcasing Toronto’s best and most celebrated chefs with an authentic Mexican twist. Details
2018 – TBA
Ontario Place, Toronto
Doughnut Festival
Toronto Life’s first-ever Doughnut Festival in partnership with Dufferin Mall, celebrating some of the city’s top doughnut makers. Prepare for the sugar rush, when many of the doughnuts featured in Toronto Life’s June doughnut ranking will be fresh and ready. Details
2018 – TBA
Dufferin Mall, 900 Dufferin St, Toronto
Taste of Lawerence
Taste of Lawrence is a three-day food and cultural festival that takes place in the Wexford Heights BIA. As Scarborough’s largest street festival it boasts the most enticing flavours from every cultural community in the GTA. Locals and tourists alike come to the festival to experience the Taste firsthand as they celebrate their cultures and learn about the rich heritage of others. Details
2018 – TBA
Lawrence Ave. E. from Warden Ave. to Birchmount Rd., Scarborough
Summerlicious
Taste some of the diverse cuisine Toronto has to offer. Summerlicious features more than 210 top restaurants offering three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at exceptional price points. Details
July 2018
Across Toronto
TO Food Fest
TO Food Fest has been bringing together top foodie-reviewed restaurants and local hidden gems into one exciting event. Details
2018 – TBA
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough
Halal Food Festival Toronto
Celebrate Toronto’s diversity with the best halal restaurants, manufacturers, bakeries and specialty stores representing cuisines from around the world. More than 100 food exhibitors will be on the show floor, ready to serve you their unique offerings. Details
2018 TBA
The International Centre – 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
Ontario Oyster Festival
Join 1000 Oyster enthusiasts for a shuckin’ good time at the annual Ontario Oyster Festival. Oysters, Clams, Lobster, a great selection of craft beer, wine and Ontario’s best Oyster shuckers in action. Celebrate Oyster culture in Ontario, in support of Environmental Defence, Canada’s most effective environmental action charity. Details
2018 – TBA
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Rodney’s Oyster House, 469 King Street W, Toronto
Fusion of Taste Festival
The annual Woodbine Toyota Fusion of Taste Festival is a one-day celebration of multiculturalism. The festival is a showcase of cultural dancing, live performances, and over 60 vendors offering diverse cultural wares. The primary attraction of the event is the culinary offerings, including Thai, Chinese, West Indian, and South Asian food. Join in all the fun the festival has to offer including fun competitions, a live mural painting, amusement rides, face painting, and a free raffle draw. Details
2018 – TBA
Sunday, July 9, 2017 | 12:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Albion Road and Islington Avenue, Toronto
Toronto Food Truck Festival
Come Join Us at Woodbine Park For Great Food! Cold Beer! Live Music! And Children’s Village! Details
2018 – TBA
August 4 – 7, 2017
Woodbine Park, Toronto
Taste of India Food Festival
“Taste of India Food Festival” brings the most flavourful, exciting, and diverse celebration of Indian Food in Canada. This one-day event will be one of the largest festival to attract over 10,000 patrons from all sectors under one roof to enjoy, celebrate and take pride. Details
2018 – TBA
Nathan Phillips Square,100 Queen St W, Toronto
Taste of the Danforth
2018 – TBA
August 11 – 13, 2017
The Danforth (from Broadview Avenue to Jones Avenue), Toronto
Jerk Fest
JerkFest celebrates the world renown jerk cuisine. Its a fusion of jerk food, pulsating music, family friendly entertainment and good vibes – all under the throbbing Toronto sun. Details
August 9 to 12, 2018
Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke
Pan American Food Festival
The annual PAN AMERICAN Food Festival will showcase the best of the best food products, celebrating the great cultural diversity of the 41 countries of North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. The Pan American Food Festival (PAFF) will showcase restaurants, food producers, chefs and the variety of national and regional cuisines of the Western Hemisphere. A cultural festival of art, music and folklore will enhance the food experience to celebrate the region’s diverse cultural expression. Details
2018 – TBA
August 12, 13, 2017 | 12:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Yonge – Dundas Square, Toronto
Toronto Vegan Food Festival
An all vegan experience featuring comfort food, craft brews, wine and spirits. Details
Saturday, August 19, 2017 | 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Fort York Garrison Common, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
Sweetery Toronto Food Festival
Annual Sweetery Toronto Food Festival. Bringing sweet things & sweet people together. Details
2018 – TBA
Saturday, August 12, 2017 | 11:00 AM –11:00 PM
Sunday, August 13, 2017 | 11:00 AM –09:00 PM
David Pecaut Square, Front and Portland, 510 Front Street W, Toronto
Wild Blueberry Festival
Celebrate the end of the summer season in the 8th year of this annual festival! We have a full day planned. From tasting to storytelling. From cooking workshops to wild blueberry beer! Enjoy a full day of family activities around this super berry native to North America. Details
2018 – TBA
August 19 & 20, 2017
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
Free & ticketed events.
Canada’s Coconut Festival
Health lectures, games, contests and cultural performers will be present. Foodies can expect gastronomic repertoire from progressive chefs, cooks and bakers utilizing the tropical fruit in its entire splendor and create new and exciting coconut-based dishes. Details
2018 – TBA
Saturday, August 26, 2017 | 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM
David Pecaut Square, 215 King Street W, Toronto
Hot & Spicy Food Festival
Culinary experiences shape all aspects of global culture and food continues to thrive as a central method of cultural expression. Let’s explore global cuisine as innovations in food production and preparation move toward a highly specialized art form. Details
2018 – TBA
September 1 to 4, 2017
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto.
Burger Week
A delicious burger awaits in on of our participating restaurant. Details
September 1 – 7
Various restaurants, Toronto
Taste Of The Kingsway
Discover international cuisines, quality entertainers, fresh food markets, Classic Car Show, Demonstrations, Food, Rock Climbing Wall, Street Performers, Buskers, Clowns, Face Painters & more! Details
2018 – TBA
Bloor Street West between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Rd., Toronto
FREE
Veg Food Fest
It’s a weekend full of cooking demonstrations, free samples, new products, and cookbook launches. Oh, and eating. Details
2018 – TBA
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto.
Toronto Garlic Festival
Come for Ontario garlic, stay for delicious garlic-inspired dishes by local chefs! Pair meals with craft beer or wine and engage in talks, demos, film screenings and contests. Chefs’ dishes, fresh garlic and vendor products are for sale. Details
2018 – TBA
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto
Food Truck Festival Ontario
Eat like a Foodstar for one fun filled day as you experience Ontario’s most mouthgasmic food truck creations! Details
2018 – TBA
Sunday, September 16 & 17, 2017
Sherbourne Common, Toronto
Ecotraveller World of Taste Tourism and Gastronomy Festival
2018 – TBA
September 29 to October 1, 2017
Enercare Centre – 100 Princes’ Blvd #1, Toronto
Toronto Chocolate Festival
Chocolate Festival a sweet culinary event that offers participants a chance to experience everything cocoa products have to offer. Details
November.
Various Venues, Toronto
Toronto Chocolate Show
The first and only show of its kind in Toronto to exclusively feature and celebrate everything chocolate under one climate-controlled roof. Details
2018 – TBA
Toronto Reference Library, 689 Yonge Street, Toronto
Gourmet Food & Wine Expo
This fall’s Gourmet Food & Wine Expo will offer more than 1,800 wines, beers, spirits and gourmet foods to choose from. Learn from the pros, meet the makers from some of the world’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries and of course, sample from the city’s hottest chefs at this year’s Expo.Details
2018 – TBA
November 16 – 19, 2017
North Building – Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front Street West, Toronto
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