From the smoky aroma of sizzling ribs to international flavours and sweet treats, be sure to plan a visit to a food festival this summer! Whether you’re craving comfort food or something new, these family-friendly events offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy delicious eats, live entertainment, and community fun under the summer sun. Check back often as we continue to add events to this guide.
GTA Ribfests & Summer Food Festivals
Aurora Ribfest
Aug 22, 2025
to Aug 24, 2025
Machell Park, Aurora
Mark your calendars because the tastiest event of the year will be taking place at Machell Park, as the rib teams get fired up starting on Friday, August 22. Not only will there be the tastiest ribs but also roasted yams, roasted corn on the cob, beavertails and many other ...
Pie Day at Lakeview Farmers' Market
Aug 24, 2025
to Aug 24, 2025
Small Arms Inspection Building
Head out for a community Pie Day at the Lakeview Farmers’ Market. Participate in the festive Pie Contest, attend a Butter Tart Making Workshop, and make a paper craft lattice pie crust. The Lakeview Farmers Market brings you local produce, handmade goods, life music and community atmosphere – visit them ...
Brampton Food Truck Festival
Aug 29, 2025
to Aug 31, 2025
Chinguacousy Park
Brampton Food Truck Festival will be LIVE for 3 days! 40 Food Trucks will be serving up some of the best food from around the country, this is a festival you won’t want to miss! Show some of your Brampton love by bringing your friends and family. Oh and don’t ...
Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy
Aug 29, 2025
to Sep 1, 2025
Woodbine Park
It’s spontaneous, it’s outrageous; it’s fun, funny, and fabulous – there is something for everyone at the Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy. Be prepared to witness something spectacular around every corner from circus artistry, to daredevils, feats of the impossible, and so much more at Ontario’s largest gathering of buskers ...
Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Aug 29, 2025
to Sep 1, 2025
Spencer Smith Park
Canada’s Largest Ribfest is proudly organized by Rotary Burlington Lakeshore. It’s their largest and most successful community event and has been around since they planned Ontario’s first Ribfest in 1996. Since that day, all proceeds collected have gone to charity. Fun for the whole family in the Latch Developments Kid ...
Taste of The Kingsway 2025
Sep 5, 2025
to Sep 7, 2025
Bloor Street West between Montgomery Rd and Prince Edward Dr
Get ready for a weekend of food, music, and family fun at South Etobicoke’s largest street festival — Taste of The Kingsway is back from September 5–7, 2025! Presented by Mantella Corporation This beloved community event will once again take over Bloor Street West with something for everyone. As a ...
Oktoberfest at Canada's Wonderland
Sep 6, 2025
to Sep 21, 2025
Canada’s Wonderland
Prost! One of our most popular festivals is returning to Canada’s Wonderland: Oktoberfest! This event includes authentic German-themed food and beverage specials and traditional festival bands! Get ready to toast your stein and join this German food and beer festival for three fun-filled weekends. At Oktoberfest, enjoy classic German foods ...
Vegandale Festival
Sep 6, 2025
to Sep 6, 2025
Woodbine Beach Park
North America’s largest Vegan Festival at Woodbine Park in Toronto! Where music, interactive art, hundreds of vendors, and thousands of people come together to realize a world without animal exploitation… Featuring: Food & Drink Vendors from around the world bring their best and newest to Vegandale. Art Dress to impress ...
Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival
Sep 12, 2025
to Sep 14, 2025
Bloor West Village
The Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival welcomes you to come and enjoy everything the Ukrainian culture has to offer. Discover Ukrainian culture in Canada and share the Ukrainian spirit at North America’s largest Ukrainian Street Festival.
RELISH The Foodie Event 2025
Sep 19, 2025
to Sep 21, 2025
Cloverdale Mall
RELISH is back—and this year, we’re turning up the flavour! Join us for a three-day celebration of food, culture, and community. From gourmet bites to local delights, live entertainment, and family fun, it’s a foodie experience you won’t want to miss. Friday, September 19 – 5 pm to 9 pm ...
Markham Museum’s Applefest
Sep 27, 2025
to Sep 27, 2025
Markham Museum
Discover delicious apple fun at Markham Museum’s Applefest! Enjoy tasty treats, rides, games, entertainment, and family fun for all to enjoy. Tickets start at $11. Purchasing at the door will increase ticket pricing $2. Buy online to save! Buy tickets and learn more at MarkhamMuseum.ca!
Toronto Garlic Festival presented by Dupont By the Castle BIA
Sep 28, 2025
to Sep 28, 2025
On Spadina Road between Davenport Road and Dupont Street, Toronto
Celebrating it’s 14th Year! 10,000 visitors stock up on their winter supply of Ontario-grown garlic, savour garlic-inspired chef creations paired with garlic cocktails, mocktails & garlic beer, get free garlic shots, discover garlic jellies, sauces preserves, ferments & hand-made crafts, & enjoy Culture Talks and Live Music. They join the ...
Saturday Cooking Workshop - Creepy Confectionaries
Oct 25, 2025
to Oct 25, 2025
Rosedale United Church
Join Rooks to Cooks for 3 hours of cooking fun! Participants will learn all the tricks (and treats!) of the trade through the creation of three creepily creative confectionaries: Goulmet candy apples, homemade Crunchie candy bars, and spooky eyeball gummies. In this three-hour Halloween-inspired workshop, students will explore sweet techniques, ...
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Nov 7, 2025
to Nov 16, 2025
Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will return to Toronto’s Exhibition Place from November 1-10, 2024. Now in its 102nd year, The Royal is the world’s largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian show celebrating the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across the country.
PA Day - Winter Warm-Up
Nov 14, 2025
to Nov 14, 2025
College Street United Church
Get cozy in the kitchen with this comforting and creative full-day P.A. Day cooking class! In this hands-on crash course, young chefs will roll, shape, and sauté their way to a delicious homemade lunch: pillowy Sweet Potato Gnocchi in Brown Butter Sage Sauce, served alongside juicy Stuffed Chicken or Bell ...
CHOCOLA-TO is The Toronto Chocolate Event!
Nov 15, 2025
to Nov 15, 2025
Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB)
Our story begins with a passion and love for chocolate that has spanned many years of learning, growing and introducingCanada to the best chocolate available. Come and experience an international map of chocolatiers and chocolate-related products while having fun tasting, with the opportunity to discover, as well as choose festive gifts andunique ...
Saturday Cooking Workshop - Hand-Pulled Candy Canes
Dec 6, 2025
to Dec 6, 2025
College Street United Church
Sweet fun at our Saturday workshops! Get ready to twist, pull, and shape your way into the sweet spirit of the season! Participants will dive into the art of candy-making, learning and mastering the techniques of sugar work while creating their very own hand-pulled candy canes. Cost is $75 Sat. ...
PA Day - Noodles & Nibbles
Jan 16, 2026
to Jan 16, 2026
College Street United Church
Warm up your creativity and sharpen your skills in this slurp-worthy, flavour-packed full-day P.A. Day cooking class! Young chefs will master the art of hand-pulled noodles as they build a cozy bowl of Mushroom Ramen, topped with sweet and spicy Sriracha Honey Tofu Steaks. Then, it’s on to dessert—where students ...
Saturday Cooking Workshop - Love at First Bite
Feb 14, 2026
to Feb 14, 2026
College Street United Church
Join us on February 14th! Fall in love with the art of pastry in this three-hour Valentine’s Day workshop! Participants will master two romantic confections: delicate heart-shaped French macarons and decadent white chocolate & berry bon bons. 3-hour time slots: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Cost is $125 Offered at ...
Saturday Cooking Workshop - Bakes in Bloom
Apr 25, 2026
to Apr 25, 2026
College Street United Church
Join us to learn to bake and decorate floral cupcakes! Kick off the spring season with a three-hour workshop dedicated to creating stunning cupcakes. Participants will begin by preparing our signature buttermilk sponge batter, then make a bright, seasonal curd filling and whip up the lightest, fluffiest buttercream. Students will ...
