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 & Food Festivals
Bowmanville Maplefest
May 2
to May 2, 2026
Clarington Fields
There’s nothing more Canadian than freshly harvested Maple Syrup! Come celebrate the start of spring in Historic Downtown Bowmanville on the first Saturday in May. This highly anticipated festival showcases many of our local syrup producers who offer up the best of the region. Maple products abound at MAPLEFEST ...
Mother's Day High Tea at the Castle
May 10
to May 10, 2026
Casa Loma
This Mother’s Day weekend, on Sunday May 10th, experience the elegance of the Edwardian era with an afternoon tea at Toronto’s iconic castle, Casa Loma. An elevated experience, guests will sample a selection of premium teas, scones, gourmet pastries and tea sandwiches in the majestic ambiance of the ...
Toronto Halal Bites Festival
May 15
to May 17, 2026
Nathan Phillips Square
A Celebration of Halal Food, Culture & Community! Get ready for a 3-day festival celebrating halal food, cultural traditions, and artistic expression! Toronto Halal Bites Festival brings together the best halal food vendors, local artisans, live entertainment, and engaging experiences for the whole family. Toronto Halal Bites is ...
Vaughan Ribfest
May 16
to May 18, 2026
Assembly Park
The 4th Annual Vaughan Ribfest X 2026 returns to Vaughan Victoria Day Long Weekend. The Vaughan Ribfest is presented by Gelateria Italiana and will take place at Assembly Park, Vaughan in the IKEA Plaza convenient for area residents and visitors from all over. Produced by Ontario Festival Group. ...
Barrie Waterfront Festival
May 22
to May 24, 2026
Barrie Waterfront
The 21st annual Barrie Waterfront Festival is a free admission festival that brings Centennial Park to life with amazing musical acts, food trucks, vendors, beer garden, midway and more! Featuring a variety of activities and attractions, including live music performances, food trucks, artisan market, beer garden, and a ...
Carassauga Festival of Cultures
May 23
to May 24, 2026
Multiple Location in Mississauga
Carassauga returns May 23 & 24! Come check out the entertainment, food and exhibits from cultural pavilions. Carassauga Festival of Cultures has become an important annual event in Mississauga’s calendar and its popularity has steadily increased in recent years. As the largest multicultural festival in Canada, taking place ...
Schomberg Fair
May 29
to May 31, 2026
Schomberg Fairgrounds
The Schomberg Agricultural Fair is a heart-warming (and fun!) local tradition. Every May, rain or shine, Schomberg plays host to a colourful celebration of local agriculture, art, and talent. Many attractions and traditions are features at the Schomberg Fair: Demolition Derby Horse Shows Parade featuring Tractors Midway Live ...
Newmarket Rib Fest
May 29
to May 31, 2026
Upper Canada Mall
Join us for a weekend of mouth-watering, finger-lickin’, belly-rubbin’ good BBQ! Live music featuring Country Night, Rock the Park, and Music Mash-Up and Ribs! Don’t forget to try all of our delicious foods, including pork ribs, beef ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, cornbread, funnel cakes, ...
Gluten Free Garage
May 31
to May 31, 2026
Artscape Wychwood Barns
The 12th annual Gluten Free Garage festival is happening on Sunday May 31 at Wychwood Barns! We bring people together around the most freaking delicious gluten-free food, making gluten-free living more inclusive, worry free and joyful. Gluten Free Garage (GFG) is THE go-to festival in Toronto for anyone ...
Ajax Rotary Ribfest
Jun 5
to Jun 7, 2026
Ajax Downs
Experience the ultimate celebration of food, music, and community at the Ajax Rotary Ribfest! Join us for a sizzling weekend filled with mouthwatering ribs from top-notch vendors, live entertainment that will keep you dancing all day long, and a vibrant atmosphere that brings together friends and family. From ...
Thornhill Ribfest Experience
Jun 5
to Jun 7, 2026
Promenade Shopping Centre
Get ready for mouth-watering BBQ and summer fun at the Thornhill Rib & Beer Fest! This flavour-packed event features top BBQ rib teams serving up tender, smoky ribs and classic comfort foods, along with refreshing drinks, live entertainment, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Come hungry and enjoy a ...
Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Challenge
Jun 6
to Jun 6, 2026
Lakeshore Village
Black Diamond Presents the 2026 Grilled Cheese Challenge! The Lakeshore Village BIA welcomes back their annual street festival on Saturday, June 06, 2026 from 11:00am to 8:00pm. The Grilled Cheese Challenge is Ontario’s largest celebration of grilled cheese sandwiches; featuring live music, entertainment, family fun zones, amazing food, ...
Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest
Jun 6
to Jun 6, 2026
Riverside Toronto
Taste the Eats and feel the Beats in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood – it’s all coming back Saturday, June 6th, 2026, 12pm-6pm! Spanning 10 vibrant blocks outdoors along Queen Street East between the Don Valley to just past the world-famous De Grassi Street. This year, the 12th Riverside Eats ...
LaSalle Strawberry Festival
Jun 11
to Jun 14, 2026
Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex
This beloved event celebrates the local strawberry and the rich agricultural heritage of our region, bringing together families, friends and visitors for four days of unforgettable fun. From live entertainment and dazzling fireworks, to a vibrant parade and thrilling carnival rides, the festival offers something for everyone. Stroll ...
Mississauga Halal Food Festival
Jun 12
to Jun 13, 2026
Mississauga Celebration Square
The Mississauga Halal Food Festival is one of the region’s largest and most anticipated cultural celebrations, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year. The festival brings together a wide variety of halal cuisines from around the world, offering families a chance to sample diverse flavours while enjoying ...
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival
Jun 13
to Jun 13, 2026
Downtown Midland
If you love butter tarts you don’t want to miss this festival! Thousands of butter tarts will be available for sale at Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival, so if you like them with or without raisins or with a firm or runny filling (elbow lickers), you’ll find your ...
Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer festival
Jun 19
to Jun 21, 2026
Woodbine Beach Park
Hot Dang! The Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer festival is back for 2026. Get ready for MOUTH WATERIN’, FINGER LICKIN’, BELLY RUBBIN’ GOOD BBQ! Savour the best BBQ ribs at the Toronto Beaches leg of the Northern Heat Rib Series! Indulge in perfectly cooked ribs from from the ...
Oakville Family Ribfest
Jun 26
to Jun 28, 2026
Sheridan College Oakville Campus
Oakville’s Largest Outdoor Event is Coming Back! We are excited to invite you to attend the Annual Oakville Family Ribfest. This year the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar has again joined forces with the Oakville Lions Club to host Ribfest at the beautiful Sheridan College campus on Trafalgar ...
Taste of the Junction 2026
Jun 27
to Jun 27, 2026
Toronto’s west end is coming alive this summer! The Junction BIA invites residents and visitors to experience Taste of the Junction 2026, a one-day outdoor market and cultural celebration on Saturday, June 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Green P parking lot at 385 Pacific ...
Oakville Food Truck Festival
Jul 11
to Jul 12, 2026
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park
The Oakville Food Truck Festival is back in town for 2 DAYS! 30 Food Trucks will be serving up some of the best food from the country, this is a festival you won’t want to miss! Show some of your Oakville love by bringing your friends and family. ...
Ribfest in Richmond Hill
Jul 17
to Jul 19, 2026
Ribfest is an annual 3-day event that attracts professional Rib teams that travel from across North America and feature award winning ribs and variety of other food offerings. In addition, there is live entertainment and amusement offerings for all ages!
Toronto Food Truck Festival
Jul 31
to Aug 3, 2026
Woodbine Park
Woodbine Park has never tasted this delicious before. Back for another year, The Toronto Food Truck Festival is serving up some real must-eats! As always, admission is free and there’s something for everyone, including Free Children’s Games. Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in ...
Pickering Food Truck Festival
Aug 7
to Aug 9, 2026
The Esplanade Park
You’ll want to bring your friends and kids to Esplanade Park for some unbelievable food! We’re transforming the park to a foodie haven, including Free Children’s Games, a beer garden and live entertainment stage. As always, admission is free and we’ll be beefing up the park with some ...
Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Sep 4
to Sep 7, 2026
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 ...
Oktoberfest at Canada's Wonderland
Sep 6
to Nov 1, 2026
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland invites guests to celebrate Oktoberfest, a beloved annual festival that brings the sights, sounds and flavours of Germany to the park. Savour authentic German favourites like bratwurst and warm pretzels, along with a selection of seasonal dishes perfectly paired with an extensive lineup of craft beers. ...
Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival
Sep 18
to Sep 20, 2026
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.
