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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
Queen Margherita Pizza, 772 Dundas St W, Toronto
March 16, 2019 To November 30, 2019
1-855-472-8687
$65.00 + taxes
Take a bite out of Dundas West and Ossington. Enjoy a diverse range of tastings from selected food establishments. Your guide will take you on a leisurely ... »
Soma on King, 443 King St W, Toronto
May 5, 2019 To December 8, 2019
$45 - $59
Are you a lover of all things chocolate, or know someone who is? Boy, have we got the experience for you. Introducing – the chocoholics’ dream tour! Come ... »
The Bentway, Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
June 13, 2019 To August 22, 2019
$12
Beginning Thursday, June 13, The Bentway will host weekly communal dining opportunities curated by The Depanneur, a Toronto event space and innovative culinary talent showcase. Exploring Toronto’s ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
July 5, 2019 To July 21, 2019
$23 to $53
For two mouth-watering weeks, celebrate the city's culinary scene through three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at more than 200 of Toronto's top restaurants, including more than 20 ... »
Azure Restaurant & Bar, 225 Front Street West, Toronto
July 10, 2019 To July 21, 2019
416-597-8142
$33-$53
Azure Restaurant & Bar at the Intercontinental Hotel is proud to announce its partnership with the City of Toronto to present Summerlicious! From July 5th – 21st, guests ... »
York-Durham Heritage Railway, 19 Railway Street, Uxbridge
July 11, 2019 To July 18, 2019
(905) 852-3696
$99.99
Climb On-Board! YDHR and the Copper Cogg Society Present its First Murder Mystery! Be one of the first esteemed members of the Copper Cogg Society to experience “... »
Ontario Place, 955, Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto
July 19, 2019 To July 21, 2019
6475081777
$7.95+
Pizza Fest is returning to Ontario Place to bring together 20+ of Toronto’s best pizza joints and Italian hotspots, serving up authentic slices and other Italian favourites ... »
Rodney’s Oyster House, 469 King St. West, Toronto
July 21, 2019
$35.00
Join a thousand bivalve enthusiasts for Ontario’s oldest and best Oyster Festival. Watch Ontario’s best shuckers compete to represent the province at the Canadian Shucking ... »
Cherry Street Bar-B-Que, 275 Cherry Street, Toronto
July 22, 2019
$85
On Monday, July 22, enjoy the best of summer with Longo’s and Cherry Street Bar-B-Que at Longo’s Summer Grill Party with chef Lawrence La Pianta. There’... »
Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto
July 27, 2019
0
Are you ready for another high energy Taste of the Middle East festival? We invite you again to come down to Yonge Dundas Square and let your ... »
Stanley Barracks at Hotel X Toronto, 115 Princes' Blvd, Toronto
July 27, 2019
6475081777
$30-$5000
Canada’s largest picnic, The Rosé Picnic, returns on Saturday, July 27th for the 3rd annual celebration of all things rosé! A day dedicated to great wine ... »
Woodbine Park, Queen Street East
August 2, 2019 To August 5, 2019
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 4, 2019
+14167359954
Free
You have 10,000 Taste buds, Fire-Up all of them at Taste Of India Food Festival Toronto @ Nathan Phillips Square on Sunday August 4, 2019 from 12:00 Noon till 10:00 pm. Come for ... »
The Esplanade N, Pickering
August 9, 2019 To August 11, 2019
Free
Come Join Us at The Esplanade Park For Great Food! Cold Beer! Eating Challenges! Live Music! And Children’s Village! Bring your Friends! Bring your Family! Come ... »
Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
August 9, 2019 To August 11, 2019
Free
Waterfront Night Market(WNM) will treat attendees to an exciting outdoor culinary experience featuring an enticing selection of Asian theme ‘street food’ and merchandise for an all-out ... »
Greek Town, Danforth Ave & Pape Ave, Toronto
August 9, 2019 To August 11, 2019
(416) 469-5634
Free Admission
The Taste of the Danforth is Canada’s largest street Festival, welcoming 1.65 million attendees annually. As we enter our 26th year, the Festival is set to be ... »
Centennial Park , 256 Centennial Park Rd, Toronto
August 9, 2019 To August 11, 2019
$8 & up
JerkFest is an annual event celebrating jerk cuisine and Caribbean culture organized by not-for-profit organization Caribbean Promotions Arts & Culture Inc. It was initially started in 2002 to ... »
St Lawerence Market, Front Street East, Toronto
August 9, 2019 To August 10, 2019
416 861 1793
Free and ticketed
The Feast of St. Lawrence celebrates the rich, authentic and delicious history of Old Town Toronto over 2 sumptuous days. The Feast of St. Lawrence begins in spectacular ... »
Garrison Common, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
August 10, 2019
$10 to $15
Join us for the second annual Toronto Vegan Food and Drink Festival, an all vegan experience featuring comfort food, craft brews, wine and spirits! »
David Pecaut Square, 55 John Street, Toronto
August 10, 2019 To August 11, 2019
Free
Don’t miss out on this special two-day event which will showcase the delectable world of confectionery and culinary arts in the Greater Toronto Area. In collaboration ... »
Canada's Wonderland, 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan
August 10, 2019 To August 11, 2019
905.832.8131
$39.99+
Hola! What do Tacos, Carnitas, Enchiladas and Leviathan all have in common? You can find them at Canada’s Wonderland during our Taste of Mexico festival! Savour ... »
Yonge - Dundas Square, 585 Dundas St E, Toronto.
August 17, 2019 To August 18, 2019
4164615270
Free
The Pan American Food & Music Festival (PAFMF) is Canada’s only annual festival that celebrates the Western Hemisphere’s rich diversity of cuisine, music and art. It ... »
Bathurst & Wilson, Toronto
August 17, 2019 To August 18, 2019
Free
Flock to “Little Manila” to feast on Philippine delicacies and to savor the authentic Filipino culinary delights at this Street Festival showcasing the best of Filipino Culture ... »
Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan
August 17, 2019 To August 18, 2019
905-832-7482
Free with park admission
Opa! Enjoy a myriad of Mediterranean dishes, from kebobs to signature desserts, while listening to live music and street entertainment at Canada's Wonderland's Taste of Greece food ... »
Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
August 23, 2019 To September 6, 2019
Free
For the 1st time ever Food Truck’N Friday is coming to Mississauga for 5 dates throughout the summer. Toronto’s best food trucks, free admission, rain or ... »
Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan
August 24, 2019 To August 25, 2019
905-832-7482
Free with park admission
Bellissimo! Come to our Fourth Annual Taste of Italy Food Festival to be serenaded with live music while you indulge in your favourite Italian dishes, from pizza ... »
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto
August 30, 2019 To September 2, 2019
416-249-4000 ext 34
$0-$8
Come to Toronto’s Rib, Bacon & BBQ Fest Labour Day Weekend at Downsview Park for all things BBQ! We’re expanding on the traditional ribfest food ... »
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto
August 30, 2019 To September 2, 2019
416-249-4000 ext 34
$20 to $125
The Ca-Rib, Jerk and BBQ Fest featuring the One Love Music Festival is North America’s largest 4-day Caribbean food and music festival to-date. This amazing festival ... »
Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd, Brampton
August 31, 2019 To September 1, 2019
Free
The Canadian Food Truck Festivals is expanding to Brampton! Serving up some of the best food from the country, this is a festival you won’t want ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
September 6, 2019 To September 8, 2019
9056504027
0
Come and enjoy free samples, live music, cooking demonstrations, presentations, new products and scrumptious food that will change your mouth’s mind. »
Black Creek Community Farm, 4929 Jane Street, North York
September 12, 2019
416-393-6381
$70-$100
The 3rd annual Dinner at the Farm, A Night of Culinary Enchantment, will bring together premier chefs from across the GTA, locally grown fruits and vegetables, a ... »
Civic Square, 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa
September 14, 2019
Free
Hosted by Cupcake Goodness and the Oshawa BIA are hosting its second Butter Tart Festival. Oshawa’s Butter Tart Festival is a great way to experience the ... »
Ansnorveldt Park, 18997 Dufferin Street, Newmarket
October 5, 2019
9058335321
$12 to $15
Join us for the annual Holland Marsh Soupfest to sip and savour delicious soups prepared by some of the finest chefs from around the Province, using local ... »
Food Festivals in Toronto
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
Veggielicious Toronto
May
At over 40 participating GTA locations
Brunch Fest
May End/June
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 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
Roundhouse Park, 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 1, 2019
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
In June
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, 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
IN June
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, 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
Tastemaker Toronto
May 10 to 12, 2019
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, 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
TBA (2018 – June)
Ontario Place, Toronto
Doughnut Festival
Toronto Life’s 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
TBA (2018 – June)
Dufferin Mall, 900 Dufferin St, Toronto
Taste of Lawrence
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
Mid July
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
Across Toronto
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
July 2019
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
In July
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
In July
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
Mid August
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
Mid August
Nathan Phillips Square,100 Queen St W, Toronto
Taste of the Danforth
Mid to Late August
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 11, 2019
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
August ~ Mid to Late August
Yonge – Dundas Square, Toronto
Toronto Vegan Food Festival
An all vegan experience featuring comfort food, craft brews, wine and spirits. Details
Mid August
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
Mid August
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
In August ~ 3rd Week
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
In August ~ 3rd Week/Last Week
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
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
In September ~ Week after Labour Day
Bloor Street West between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Rd., Toronto
FREE
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
September Mid
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto
Ecotraveller World of Taste Tourism and Gastronomy Festival
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
Mid November
North Building – Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front Street West, Toronto
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