If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, you’re in luck! BIG on Bloor festival is back this weekend, July 15th and 16th, for its 16th year!
Over 100,000 people are expected to attend the festival throughout the weekend, and more than 100 local artists and small businesses.
On Bloor, between Dufferin and Lansdowne, will be closed to cars, as the event takes over the street.
Attendees can expect to see stage performances, outdoor murals, window displays, public installations, food, drinks, and so much more!
“The Festival both encourages and sustains participation by creating a context for working on a positive common goal (year round) as a community. It nurtures everyone from emergent to senior artists, by creating a regular occasion to present: musical and theatrical performances and participatory art projects by making opportunities to contribute, to be constructive and to learn to exercise leadership.” States the BIG on Bloor website.
The event is free to attend!
Note: BIG on Bloor is working towards being a zero-waste event, meaning anything you bring should go wither into the green or blue bin!
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Although Coachella has now come and gone this year, the festival fashion is here to stay. Especially once summer hits and we can enjoy some festivals of our own! That being said, you definitely don’t need to be attending a festival to indulge in some festival-inspired fashion. Because who doesn’t love a good boho moment every once in a while? If you love festival fashion as much as we do, we’ve found the perfect pieces for you to shop.
Scroll to shop festival-inspired fashion!
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Fall is here, and it’s the perfect time for a day trip out of the city. Whether you’re looking for a seasonal outing with the fam or a wholesome way to spend a Saturday or Sunday with pals, these fall fairs in the GTA have what you need to get into the fall spirit. Bundle up and set out for some pumpkin-picking, treat-sampling, photo ops, and memory-making.
Here are some fall festivals in the GTA to make a day trip out of this fall.
Waterford’s Pumpkinfest
Every year for 40 years, the town of Waterford (just over an hour’s drive from Toronto) transforms for Pumpkinfest. Most houses here go all out with spooky decor, making it a true spectacle. The festival features some fairly epic jack-o-lantern towers, a marketplace, midway, parade, soap box derby, beer garden, and more. The event runs Oct. 14 – 16th.
Port Elgin’s Pumpkinfest
If you’re up for a bit of a trek (2 and a half – 3 hours drive from Toronto), Port Elgin’s Pumpkinfest offers a true fall festival experience, complete with giant vegetable competitions, a classic car show, a petting zoo, a midway, and local vendors. Plan your trip for the weekend of October 1 – 2.
The Woodbridge Fair
For over 170+ years, the Woodbridge Fall Fair has brought together families and vendors from all over the province. Come out the weekend of Oct. 8, 9, 10th to spend a day during Thanksgiving weekend antiquing, homemade pie sampling, midway exploring, and witnessing the farmer Olympics.
The Caledonia Fair
Just over an hour from Toronto, the Caledonia Fairgrounds puts on a full country fair the last weekend in September – Sept. 29 – 30, Oct. 1 – 2. The Caledonia Agricultural Society has hosted this annual seasonal fair for 150 years, which includes livestock shows, home craft exhibitions, midway rides, a marketplace, and all manner of local vendors.
The Fall Festival at Brantwood Farms
This local family-run farm in Brantford celebrates the fall season each year with hay rides (haunted and non-haunted options), corn mazes, fall games for kids, and apple picking. You won’t find better homespun fall treats than at this marketplace. The fall festival runs each weekend throughout September and October.
Oktoberfest in Toronto
This two-day festival takes place in a recreated Festhalle tent and outdoor Bavarian Village at Ontario Place, the weekend of Sept. 30th – Oct. 1st. Complete with Bavarian communal tables and benches imported from Germany, German food and drinks, dancing, and entertainment, it gives an authentic taste of the season in Germany. Be one of the first 500 people to arrive and get yourself a free German glass beer stein.
Blue Mountain’s Apple Harvest Weekend
Did you know Blue Mountain is Ontario’s largest apple-growing region? The highest point of the Niagara Escarpment, this section of the region provides the perfect microclimate for apple growing. Hence, apple season is a big deal around here. Come and celebrate all things apple Oct. 7 – 10th, when the town is alive with celebrations. Make it a weekend if you can, and tack on a spa moment or two.
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A new street festival is headed right for Toronto. Front Street Festival will take place in the Canary District at 398 Front Street East.
If you’re interested in stopping by it’ll be running from July 23-24 from 10 am to 5 pm on both days.
The Canary District has actually never had a street festival before, so this will be the first of its kind.
Explore over 60 local vendors, enjoy a ton of delicious food dishes, or even just browse the neighbourhood, who knows what hidden gems you may find.
There will also be buskers and live entertainment as well as a face painter, a henna artist, and more!
Street festivals are always so popular in the summer as it’s a great way to get outdoors in the city and do something fun.
Celebrate all of the talented Toronto artists, vendors, and more, right in one spot at the Front Street Festival! It’ll definitely be worth the browse.
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Toronto street festival season is finally here! The Do West Fest is back this weekend to celebrate the city’s diversity.
Although you may remember the festival as the Dundas West Fest, the name change will not affect your experience.
It’ll still bring the exciting shopping, entertainment, and food aspects that we all know and love!
Taking up 14 city blocks which will be located along Dundas Street West from Ossington Street to Landsdowne Avenue, Do West Fest is sure to offer you a great time in Little Portugal.
There are over 40 licensed patios and more than 200 local vendors to check out.
Plus, live music from the main stages and musicians on the street will be present.
Take a walk through the street festival to embrace all of Toronto’s culture and be part of the fun! It’ll be open on June 3 from 6 pm -11 pm, June 4 from 11 am-11 pm, and June 5 from 11 am-6 pm, entry is free.
Browse the entire event schedule for all of the details of what to expect!
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Looking for some good Asian cuisine? Well, you’re in luck. An Asian food festival, AsialiciousTO, is currently happening and we’re so excited. It started on September 11 and will continue until October 11.
Discover the world of flavour and awesome dishes that come from over 100 Toronto restaurants.
Eateries include ZenQ, Yang Tea, Three Monks And A Duck, and so many more. You can find all participating restaurants listed on the AsialiciousTO site.
These restaurants have set deals priced at either $10, $20, or $30, so pick which drool-worthy meal option you want and enjoy.
AsialiciousTO encourages everyone to come out and try some of the dishes and said on its site that, “As Toronto starts to re-open, this is a great time to show up for each other and enjoy one of the best things about the City, which is its amazing, vibrant eating culture.
Want to do takeout instead? Order online through the delivery app, Chowbus, and get your delicious meal delivered right to your door.
whether you want to check it out in person, or for delivery, you can be a part of this Asian food festival.
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As one of Toronto’s most exciting art events, Nuit Blanche has recently unveiled it’s 2018 program. While the event focuses on contemporary art installations, this year’s all-night art event will also include an International Dumpling Festival.
Dumplings are found in cultures all over the world and this event will showcase many of them. The International Dumpling Festival will take the form of a street-side public food court that will serve dumplings from different ethnic regions.
The festival is actually an art installation from artist Ken Lum who is using the dumpling to show the variety of the world shown through a similar food presentation.
Lim has collaborated with six Toronto Vendors and will curate a menu of dumplings with everything from Polish pierogis to Tibetan momos to Jamaican patties.
Paired with each dumpling station will be a banner created by Lum to highlight each dumplings history, culture and country of origin.
International Dumpling Festival
When: September 27, 2018, 7 pm to 7 am
Where: James Street and Queen Street, Toronto
The Toronto Beaches is one of the stand-out neighbourhoods of our city and in celebration of all that the beaches offer, a giant end of the year beach party is taking place.
On Saturday Sept 8, 2018 from noon until 8:00pm and on Sunday September 9th, from noon until 6:00 PM visitors to the festival will get to indulge in beachside eats from local restaurants, sip beachside drinks from great craft brewers and winemakers, shop the beachside market and jam out to great music all day long. There are over 40 vendors and entrance is FREE!
In order to sample & purchase drinks, you must purchase a souvenir glass on-site for $10. A portion of proceeds supports the local hospital. Have fun and do good at the same time!
The organizers suggest that you should either purchase the VIP Package on-line to by-pass the line, receive your glass on-site and 1 drink/food token to get you started or you should purchase drink/food tickets on-line to avoid drink ticket purchase booth line-ups.
20% of proceeds from every $10 souvenir drink glass purchased will be donated to Michael Garron Hospital Foundation revitalization project. http://foundation.tegh.on.ca/
WHERE?
1675 Lakeshore Blvd East
(behind the bathing station.. just follow the music!)
WHEN?
Saturday, September 8th: Noon – 8pm
Sunday, September 9th: Noon – 6pm
ADMISSION
FREE
What Can You do?
– Eat – Drink – Chill – Yoga – Sports – Henna – Dance 90’s – Get Social – Shop
GETTING HERE!
LOCATION: ON THE SAND
Woodbine Beach: 1675 Lakeshore Blvd East (Landmarks Carter’s Landing / Tim Hortons) Near volleyball courts
FIND THE WASHROOMS / BATHING STATIONS: We are behind near the water
WALK The best!
BIKE RACKS: Along the boardwalk
TTC:
Subway: 92 Bus from Woodbine Station and get off last stop: Woodbine Beach Loop.
West: Queen Streetcar to Coxwell, walk south (towards the lake), Lakeshore: turn left, next lights you will see Tim Hortons, make a right and
- walk to the boardwalk, you’ll see washrooms/bathing station. We are behind the station
PARKING: Paid parking available on-site. Please do not drink and drink.
LICENSED AREA
Bring your i.d in order to purchase alcoholic drinks. Drink Responsibly.
CONSUMING SAMPLES
To consume alcohol, please be prepared to present I.D. Sample souvenir glasses sold for $5. Drink / Food tickets available for purchase 10 for $20. Lost or broken glasses can be replaced for $10.
Food / Drink sold for $2-$10 (1-5 tickets)
NEED CASH?
Accepting: Credit cards, Debit tap, ATM on-site
LINE-UPS & BAG CHECK
You may experience a wait to get into the festival, please be patient. To avoid lineups, purchase a VIP tix on Eventbrite.
The FEstival will have security on-site and we may have to check your bag. Do not bring Alcohol or illegal substances. It will be confiscated. Bottles with or without liquid are not permitted. Non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased on-site.
ENJOY THE DAY
Sand in your toes! Breeze in your hair overlooking the water. Come down to socialize, eat, drink, dance, shop and have a good time. Do you like Yoga? We have complimentary classes from 12-4! Have you hooped on the sand before?
Enjoy the last bit of hot sun! See you at the beach! Don’t forget your sunscreen.
Summer is all about the festivals. And because Toronto has a festival for every type of food under the sun, it was only time before an Indian food festival popped up.
From now until June 25th, you can experience an Indian Street Food Festival, but this one is unlike the others happening across the city. Tandoori Flame, North America’s largest Indian buffet and restaurant, is bringing the festival to both its locations in Mississauga and Brampton. The event celebrates the diversity of the Peel Region, Tandoori Flame’s 8th anniversary and Canada’s 150th birthday.
During the festival, the restaurant will host 12 live food stations featuring over 150 items at both locations Friday through Sunday for dinner, and Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Guests will have the opportunity to experience authentic dishes, both savoury and sweet, including Indian food favourites like Chaat, Chole Bhature, Pani Puri, Dani Bhalla, Jalebi and Garam Gulab Jamun, to name a few.
Best of all, instead of expensive tickets and per dish pricing, Tandoori Flame’s prices are just $21.99 for all you can eat weekend brunch or $25.99 for all you can eat weekend dinner.
To get more information on Tandoori Flame’s Indian Street Food Festival visit TandooriFlame.com.
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Summer of ’17 in Toronto is working up to be one of the best. The city has us pumped up for all the amazing music and food & drink festivals taking place, and now there’s one more big party to add to the list.
From Friday, July 14th to Saturday, July 15th, Budweiser will be taking over the outdoor space a 525 King St. West in Toronto for some good ol’ boot-stomping fun. The two-day County Fair will feature live country music, BBQ from some of the city’s best chefs, classic carnival eats, line dancing, Coyote Ugly dancers, classic fair food, carnival games, and of course, mechanical bull rides! And of course, there’ll be plenty of Budweiser to go around.
General admission tickets for the Budweiser County Fair start at $34.50. Get full details about the event here.
Featured Image: Instagram/@CountyFairTO
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