Who’s hungry?! Well, obviously everyone in Toronto and the GTA is because food festivals have become extremely popular in recent years. It makes sense because our neck of the woods is so multicultural and what better way to share our region’s many cultures than through a delicious party?! Stay tuned for more too because our list will keep growing all summer. So, hit your local park and/or city square, and chow down with help from our Guide to Spring and Summer Food Festivals in Toronto and the GTA!
Lakeshore Village BIA: Grilled Cheese Challenge
When: June 8, 2024
The Lakeshore Village BIA welcomes back their free annual Grilled Cheese Challenge street festival, Ontario’s largest celebration of grilled cheese sandwiches!
Riverside BIA: Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest
When: June 8, 2024
Taste the eats and feel the beats at the 2024 Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest, which spans 10 vibrant blocks along Queen Street East.
Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer Fest
When: June 14-16, 2024
Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer Fest returns with mouthwatering, finger lickin’ good BBQ in a full weekend of food, fun and entertainment.
Taste of Little Italy
When: June 14-16, 2024
Taste of Little Italy transforms College Street into a bustling free street festival where locals and visitors enjoy food and live music.
Mississauga Halal Food Fest (MHFF)
When: June 15-16, 2024
The 11th Annual Handi Mississauga Halal Food Fest (MHFF) connects the diverse variety of halal cuisines, along with serving up plenty of fun and entertainment.
Eataly Toronto: Summer Festa Taste-Around
When: July 19, 2024
Join Eataly Toronto for their Summer Festa Taste-Around event to experience a delicious summer menu as you walk through the vast marketplace.
Asado in Toronto
When: July 26-28, 2024
Experience the best of Argentina on the streets of St. Lawrence Market at Asado in Toronto, a three-day street festival celebrating Argentine grilling culture.
Canadian Multicultural Peruvian Fest
When: July 27-28, 2024
Canadian Multicultural Peruvian Fest invites families to embrace their culture through food, performance, dance, arts and shopping at Yonge-Dundas Square.
Stouffville Strawberry Festival
When: June 28-30, 2024
Stouffville Strawberry Festival in Whitchurch-Stouffville on Canada Day weekend features a carnival, performances, food, and fireworks.
Taste of Asia Festival
When: June 28-30, 2024
Taste of Asia Festival is a free event that celebrates Asian food and culture! Experience North America’s largest outdoor Asian festival with three days of cultural events, family-friendly attractions, and food.
Summerlicious Toronto
When: July 5-21, 2024
The Summerlicious Toronto food event returns for another delicious season, featuring three-course prix fixe menus for both lunch and dinner.
Taste of Lawrence
When: July 5-7, 2024
Taste of Lawrence Festival is a fun-filled weekend with mouth-watering food, music and dance shows, midway rides, and more.
Taste of the Middle East Festival
When: July 5-7, 2024
Taste of the Middle East Toronto Festival transforms Nathan Phillips Square into a magical blend of Arabic Music, Art, Heritage and Food.
Downtown Toronto Ribfest
When: July 12-14, 2024
Chow down on delectable ribs and more BBQ food at the Downtown Toronto Ribfest at Yonge-Dundas Square, with FREE Admission!
Mississauga Rotary Ribfest
When: July 12-14, 2024
Find finger-lickin’ delicious food plus family time and fun at Mississauga Rotary Ribfest, plus a Kids Zone with entertainment and games.
Carabram Brampton Multicultural Festival
When: July 12-14, 2024
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Carabram is Brampton’s Multicultural Festival, honouring the rich culture, food, crafts, drink and entertainment of its many different ethnic groups.
Festival of India
When: July 13-14, 2024
The 52nd Annual Festival of India features a pre-festival gathering, a parade on Yonge Street and further festivities on Centre Island.
Vaughan Latin Festival
When: July 13, 2024
Enjoy latin culture at the free Vaughan Latin Festival at Mackenzie Glen Park with live performances, delicious food, and dancing.
Albion Islington Square BIA: 15th Annual Fusion of Taste Festival
When: July 13-14, 2024
Albion Islington Square BIA hosts the 15th Annual Fusion of Taste Festival, with international food, kiddie activity zone, live music and more.
York-Eglinton BIA: Little Jamaica Festival
When: July 13-14, 2024
York-Eglinton BIA hosts the Little Jamaica Festival, featuring their street food and art scene, live entertainment and family activities.
Gerrard India Bazaar: Festival of South Asia
When: July 20-21, 2024
The annual TD Festival of South Asia closes the Gerrard East neighbourhood to traffic for two full days, with arts and culture, live entertainment, fashion shows and lots of food vendors.
Toronto International Brazil Fest
When: July 20-21, 2024
BrazilFest is a free vibrant celebration of Brazilian culture to experience the country’s captivating rhythms and mouthwatering flavours.
Pan American Food and Music Festival
When: July 20-21, 2024
The free Pan-American Food and Music Festival includes concerts in numerous musical styles and genres, food and dance competitions, and more.
Midtown Yonge BIA: Summer Block Party
When: July 20, 2024
Get ready to groove, samba, and feast your senses with Midtown Yonge BIA’s Summer Block Party with bands, DJ, and cuisine.
Taste of Vietnam
When: July 25-27, 2024
Taste of Vietnam returns to Nathan Phillips Square, celebrating Trau Cau Wedding traditions along with food and cultural activities.
#BollywoodMonster Mashup
When: July 26-27, 2024
Join the party for this year’s #BollywoodMonster Mashup at Mississauga’s Celebration Square, featuring concerts, food, shopping, a kidzone and more!
Fun Philippines Toronto Food & Music Festival
When: July 26–28, 2024
Fun Philippines Toronto Food & Music Festival is a three-day festival showcasing the best of Filipino culture with street food, music, culture and public art highlighting Filipino artists and cultural groups from Canada and the Philippines.
Asado in Toronto
When: July 26–28, 2024
Experience the best of Argentina on the streets of St. Lawrence Market at Asado in Toronto, a three-day street festival celebrating Argentine grilling culture.
Vibrant Brampton Festival
When: July 26-27, 2024
The 9th annual Vibrant Brampton Festival moves to Chinguacousy Park this year, with free outdoor music performances, food and shopping.
Fun Philippines Toronto Food & Music Festival
When: July 26–28, 2024
Fun Philippines Toronto Food & Music Festival is a three-day festival showcasing the best of Filipino culture with street food, music, culture and public art highlighting Filipino artists and cultural groups from Canada and the Philippines.
Canadian Multicultural Peruvian Fest
When: July 27-28, 2024
Canadian Multicultural Peruvian Fest invites families to embrace their culture through food, performance, dance, arts and shopping at Yonge-Dundas Square.
Taste The Caribbean Food Festival
When: Little Jamaica: July 27-28, 2024; St. Lawrence Market: August 4 & September 1, 2024
Experience Caribbean fusion through foods, drinks and artisans at the free Taste The Caribbean Food Festival in Little Jamaica on Eglinton West and St. Lawrence Market downtown.
Harbourfront Centre: Island Soul Festival
When: August 1-5, 2024
Over the August Long Weekend, things will get hot at Harbourfront Centre with the 26th edition of Island Soul! Soak up the Caribbean flavour through a unique blend of music, film, food, comedy, multidisciplinary arts and cultural activities.
Toronto Food Truck Festival
When: August 2-5, 2024
Head to Woodbine Park to stuff your faces with an array of international food at the Toronto Food Truck Festival on August Long Weekend.
TD Mosaic Festival — South Asian Festival of Mississauga
When: August 2-4, 2024
TD Mosaic Festival is a free two-day outdoor festival, celebrating the rich art, culture and cuisine of South Asian Canadians, with free concerts, children’s arts & crafts workshops, and more.
Toronto Patty Fest
When: August 3, 2024
Afro Caribbean Farmers’ Market presents Toronto Patty Fest, where patty makers from across the GTA showcase their spin on this nostalgic Caribbean snack food.
Taste of India
When: August 3-4, 2024
Taste of India is a diverse exhibition of culinary delights at Nathan Phillips Square, plus an arts festival with multicultural performances.
Toronto Diversity Festival
When: August 3-4, 2024
The Toronto Diversity Festival promotes our region’s rich diverse culture by showcasing foods, performances, children’s activities and more.
JerkFest Toronto
When: August 9-11, 2024
JerkFest Toronto returns to Etobicoke for a memorable family affair with tantalizing Caribbean jerk cuisine and the buzz of live music.
Halal Ribfest GTA
When: August 9-11, 2024
Halal Ribfest GTA is a tasty celebration of multicultural diversity through an authentic halal food experience, plus a kids zone and more.
Korea Town BIA: Korea Town Street Festival
When: August 10, 2024
Korea Town BIA hosts the first-ever Korea Town Street Festival, a free day of family-friendly activities, cultural immersion, delicious food, and unforgettable performances.
Island Eats Food Festival
When: August 17-18, 2024
Island Eats Food Festival is a new two-day event that delivers relaxing island vibes with a dazzling array of fun activities and entertainment for the whole family.
Taste of Manila 2024
When: August 17-18, 2024
Taste of Manila celebrates its 11th year, turning North York’s Little Manila area into an epic street party with food, vendors and live performances.
Mississauga Italfest
When: August 23-24, 2024
Mississauga Italfest is a free festival highlighting the tastes and fun experiences of Italy, with food, music, games and family activities.
Toronto Korean Festival
When: August 23-25, 2024
The Toronto Korean Festival is the biggest Korean festival in Canada where guests of all ages can enjoy traditional foods, music performances, market vendors, and fun games.
Toronto Zoo and Moksha Canada Foundation: 2nd Annual Multicultural Festival
When: August 23-25, 2024
The Toronto Zoo and Moksha Canada Foundation hosts the 2nd Annual Multicultural Festival, promoting our region’s rich diverse cultures through food, performances and shopping.
Street Eats Market: 2024 Festivals
When: May — September 2024
Get your fill of delicious global cuisine at Street Eats Market, hosting food festivals held at outdoor venues across the GTA.
Take a bite of our full list of Food & Drink events in Toronto here!
