Events

Bowmanville Maplefest

Clarington Fields 2375 Baseline Rd W, Bowmanville, ON, Canada

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 and you will be delighted to find treats such as maple donuts, cheese, candy, nuts, fudge, […]

Nobleton Victoria Day

Nobleton Arena Grounds Nobleton, ON, Canada

Celebrate 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

Barrie Waterfront Festival

Barrie Waterfront 1 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON, Canada

The 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 […]

Free

Ajax Rotary Ribfest

Ajax Downs 380 Kingston Rd East, Ajax, ON, Canada

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 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, Canada

Carassauga 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, Canada

Celebrating 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 […]

$5

Newmarket Rib Fest

Upper Canada Mall 17600 Yonge St., Newmarket, ON, Canada

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, blooming onions, ice cream, poutine, deep-fried treats, slushies, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and more! Vegetarian options are available too. […]

Unionville Festival

Historic Main Street Unionville Main Street, Unionville, ON, Canada

Kick 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 […]

Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Challenge

Lakeshore Village Lake Shore Blvd W, Islington Ave to 2nd St, Etobicoke, ON, Canada

The 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 […]

Free

Spring Into Spice

What better way to spread the Spice Food & Wine Event experience than through an outdoor food and wine festival! Spring Into Spice - The Social, is our chance to bring 45 ethnic food vendors, wineries and wine importers together in an open air environment. While the DJ plays, you’ll get a chance to walk around and munch on tasty cuisines such as Caribbean, African, […]

Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer festival

Woodbine Beach Park 1675 Lake Shore Blvd East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hot Dang! The Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer festival is back for 2025. 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 best BBQ Ribbers around, offering a flavour-packed adventure unlike any other. Join us for a delicious journey […]

$2

Mississauga Halal Food Festival

Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Mississauga Halal Food Festival (MHFF) is a celebration of halal food connecting a diverse variety of halal cuisines with fun and entertainment. Running successfully from past ten years, MHFF is one of the largest celebrations of the region and is attended by more than 20,000 attendees every year from various communities of the region. The event is organized for food and entertainment lovers of various […]

Free

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival

Downtown Midland Elizabeth Street, Midland, ON, Canada

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 perfect butter tart. And yes, there will be butter tarts that are vegan, gluten-free, nut-free and/or Keto.

Kettle Creek Food Truck Festival

Dan Patterson Conservation Area 44014 Mapleton Line, St. Thomas, ON, Canada

The 4th annual Kettle Creek Food Truck Festival returns to the Dan Patterson Conservation Area this June! This year’s festival, taking place on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., will feature 11 local food trucks, live musical performances, wildlife and science demonstrations, and other family-friendly activities! As a key fundraising initiative of the Kettle Creek Environmental Trust, all proceeds from the festival […]

Free

Brampton Ribfest

Chinguacousy Curling Club 9050 Bramalea Road, Brampton, ON, Canada

Hot Dang! The Brampton Rib & Beer festival is back for 2025! Savour the best BBQ ribs at the Brampton leg of the Northern Heat Rib Series! Indulge in perfectly cooked ribs from from the best BBQ Ribbers around, offering a flavour-packed adventure unlike any other. Join us for a delicious journey through the world of BBQ, filled with finger-lickin’ fun! FUN FOR THE WHOLE […]

Free

Purple Hill Lavender Festival

Purple Hill Lavender Farm 6/7 Nottawasaga Sideroad, Creemore, ON, Canada

Please join us for a day to celebrate the start of summer with live music, vendor market, workshops, and more. Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29. 10am-6pm each day. Ages 11+ – $20 each Children 10 and under are free Ticket includes access to the farm and fields all day.

$20

Toronto Waterfront Festival

Sugar Beach, 11 Dockside Drive. Sugar Beach, 11 Dockside Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

LAND-HO TORONTO! The Tall Ships return to the Toronto Waterfront Festival, presented by Redpath. From June 28-29, 2025, a fleet of historic ships will dock along Sugar Beach for two days of nautical fun. Festival highlights include: Tour the decks of visiting ships Lettie G. Howard, Liberty Clipper, Pride of Baltimore II, presented by Menkes and Fair Jeanne. Sail aboard Empire Sandy, Canada’s largest tall […]

Free

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