Fairs & Festivals
Bowmanville Maplefest
Clarington Fields 2375 Baseline Rd W, Bowmanville, ON, CanadaThere’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 and you will be delighted to find treats such as maple donuts, cheese, candy, nuts, fudge, […]
Victoria Day SpeedFest
Canadian Tire Mosport Park 3233 Concession Road #10, Bowmanville, ON, CanadaThe Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest kicks off Canadian Tire Motorsport Park's 2025 major event season, May 16-18. Be sure to join us for an action-packed holiday weekend of racing, camping and off-track excitement. The featured NASCAR Canada Series has the country's top stock car racers battling it out on the legendary F1 road course. A stellar line-up of Canadian championships round out the busy three-day […]
Nobleton Victoria Day
Nobleton Arena Grounds Nobleton, ON, CanadaCelebrate King Township's 175th anniversary with us on Monday, May 19 at Nobleton Victoria Day! This family-friendly, quintessential kick-off to summer has been enjoyed by the community for more than 50 years. Each year, the event attracts thousands of attendees who enjoy live entertainment, mid-way rides and games, inflatables, a parade, fireworks show and a variety of food and retail vendors.
WeeFestival of Arts & Culture
WeeFestival will celebrate it’s 11th anniversary with a sparkling programme of 6 productions created especially for very young audiences by leading artists and companies from around the world and across the Country! The line up offers a dynamic range of performance including music theatre, installation, dance, object and shadow puppetry presented in intimate venues across the city and in Relaxed Performance formats.
Barrie Waterfront Festival
Barrie Waterfront 1 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON, CanadaThe Barrie Waterfront festival is back and ready to bring Barrie to life this May! Featuring a variety of activities and attractions, including live music performances, food vendors, artisan market, beer garden, and a fun zone with midway rides and games for kids. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a popular event for both locals and tourists. Experience the beauty of […]
Ajax Rotary Ribfest
Ajax Downs 380 Kingston Rd East, Ajax, ON, CanadaExperience 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 finger-licking BBQ, and refreshing beverages to a range of food vendors including Halal - there's something for […]
Carassauga Festival of Cultures
Multiple Location in Mississauga 2475 Truscott Dr., Mississauga, ON, CanadaCarassauga returns May 24 & 25! Come check out the entertainment, food and exhibits from our 25 cultural pavilions. The Carassauga Festival of Cultures brings out the world’s best in food, music, dance, art and history in a packed three-day weekend at numerous venues throughout Mississauga. Saturday May 24 – 12 pm to 11 pm Sunday May 25 – 12 pm to 7 pm Carassauga […]
2024 Food Truck Frenzy
Iroquois Park Sports Centre 500 Victoria Street West, Whitby, ON, CanadaCelebrating Our 11th Anniversary! Get ready for a taste bud extravaganza at Food Truck Frenzy 2025 – Durham’s biggest culinary bash! With 30+ mouthwatering food trucks, a vibrant Makers Market, and an epic Kids Zone, this two-day festival is a feast for the senses. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of flavor, fun, and community spirit – where every bite supports the Rotary Club’s mission […]
Doors Open Toronto 2025
Multiple Venues in the GTA Toronto, ON, CanadaEach May, Doors Open Toronto invites the public to explore the city’s most-loved buildings and sites, free of charge. The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually open to the public and free access to sites that would usually charge an admission fee. Since its inception in 2000, it has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique locations and […]
Sing! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival
Multiple Locations in Toronto Toronto, ON, CanadaSING! brings the a cappella world to YOU – in concerts halls, parks, clubs and at home! Breathtaking concerts and inspiring workshops. SING! has been our shared experience for 13 seasons. From breathtaking performances delivered by groups across Canada and around the world, inspiring workshops about music and the music business, to post-concert online get-togethers. Festival concerts will span an array of musical styles, including […]
Spring Bird Festival
Colonel Samuel Smith Park 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Toronto, ON, CanadaEnjoy a day of guided bird walks, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, backyard habitat building, art workshops, children’s activities, and educational displays. Bird walks start regularly throughout the festival. If you are planning on coming to the festival with your four-legged friend, remember to keep your dog on a leash. This festival is part of the annual Toronto Bird Celebration that has activities running throughout […]
Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival
Downtown Orangeville Broadway and Mill St., Orangeville ON, Orangeville, ON, CanadaThe award-winning and highly successful Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival is back from May 3oth to June 1st turning downtown Orangeville once again into the region’s largest musical festival and special event venue! The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival has been consistently recognized as one of the Top 100 Festival and Events in Ontario!
Newmarket Rib Fest
Upper Canada Mall 17600 Yonge St., Newmarket, ON, CanadaJoin 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, blooming onions, ice cream, poutine, deep-fried treats, slushies, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and more! Vegetarian options are available too. […]
Luminato Festival
Multiple Locations in Toronto Toronto, ON, CanadaLuminato Festival Toronto, the city’s international festival of arts and ideas, returns this summer from June 5th to June 16th with an exceptional program set to invigorate Toronto with creativity. Experience free performances and installations that will take over the city like you've never seen before, in addition to extraordinary theatre performances and long-anticipated world premieres. Each June, Luminato kicks off the summer with a […]
Brooklin Spring Fair
Luther Vipond Arena — Brooklin Memorial Park 67 Winchester Rd. E, Brooklin, ONThe Brooklin Spring Fair theme for 2025 is Let's Go Hog Wild! We are so excited to bring the Brooklin Spring Fair back to our community after many months of planning. The Demo Derby, Tractor Pull and Rodeo are gearing up. Performers are booked. Supporters, sponsors and volunteers are ready to welcome you back together again. The Brooklin Agricultural Society is a Not for Profit […]
Bread and Honey Festival
Streetsville Milk & Honey Festival Queen Street South, Streetsville, ON, CanadaHello Everyone! The Bread and Honey Festival is proud to be back and celebrating it’s 53rd anniversary!! Since 1973 our festival has been held annually on the first weekend in June in the Village of Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario. Features: Main Stage with Live Performances Beer Garden Kids Stage Food Midway Rides & Sideshow Games Petting Zoo Community Stage Home and Trades Show
Do West Fest
Dundast West Toronto, ON, CanadaDo West Fest is Toronto’s start to the summer, in the heart of Little Portugal (Little Portugal Toronto BIA). This annual celebration of music, arts, food, fun, and community takes place along Dundas Street West, from Ossington Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue, covering 16 blocks of downtown Toronto. Do West Fest brings the neighbourhood together and draws visitors to the area to explore shops, food, and […]
Guelph Musicfest presents Payadora
Payadora is an award-winning ensemble that performs its own arrangements of a core repertoire drawing from Argentinian/Uruguayan traditions (tangos, milongas, waltzes, and folk music such as the Zamba and chacarera), as well as original songs inspired by that tradition. Comprised of musicians who are each musical powerhouses in their own right, this “superstar group” has combined their profound love of tango with their classical, jazz […]
Unionville Festival
Historic Main Street Unionville Main Street, Unionville, ON, CanadaKick off the summer with the Unionville Festival! This annual event takes place on historic Main Street Unionville and is a celebration of the local community, featuring live music, delicious food, and a wide range of activities for people of all ages. Whether you’re looking to enjoy some great entertainment or simply soak up the festive atmosphere, the Unionville Festival is a must-attend event for […]
Peony Festival
Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden 155 Arena Street, Oshawa, ON, CanadaExperience the allure of Oshawa at the award-winning Peony Festival, a captivating free two-day event hosted by the City of Oshawa. Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden and The Michael and Judi Denny Peony Garden. Visit the peony garden to experience a variety of handmade artisan merchandise vendors, community displays, delicious food, live entertainment and a prestigious judged peony competition […]
Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek
Battlefield House Museum & Park 77 King Street West, Stony Creek, ON, CanadaWitness the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek June 6, 1813, a significant turning point in the War of 1812. Bring the whole family for period games, food, demonstrations, historical music and fireworks. Visit the merchants and military encampment and discover traditional pastimes. The event features Indigenous programming including a narrated ‘Great Peace Game’ of Haudenosaunee Lacrosse on the Battlefield prior to each Battle […]
Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Challenge
Lakeshore Village Lake Shore Blvd W, Islington Ave to 2nd St, Etobicoke, ON, CanadaThe Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Festival is hosted by the Lakeshore Village BIA and welcomes over 40,000 guests with live musical programming, amazing food, family fun zones, dog shows, shopping, a Great Lakes Brewery Garden, and so much more! The Grilled Cheese Challenge is Ontario’s largest celebration of grilled cheese sandwiches! The festival takes place on Lake Shore Blvd West from Islington Ave to Second […]