Toronto is the home to many exciting events on a yearly basis. From music festivals to parades, Toronto has it all. We are counting down the days to enjoy an event that doesn’t subject us to the winter chill. Luckily warmer weather and the seasonal events that come along with it are just around the corner! We’ve gathered 10 of the best events to look forward to in the city this year!
Mark your calendars to ensure you don’t miss these Toronto events!
FAN EXPO
Date: March 17-19
Lovers of comics, anime, gaming, and all things pop culture unite for Toronto’s FAN EXPO! There are always special guests, panels, sketches, workshops, and more! Get your tickets here, as the Comicon date is quickly approaching.
TO Food and Drink Fest
Date: March 31 – April 2
Toronto’s Food and Drink Fest is right around the corner! Enjoy 3 days of incredible food, drinks, shopping, music, and more at this 19+ event. In between (or during) drinking and eating, check out The Chef Workshop where you’ll experience the very best local and celebrity chefs cooking live on stage! Get your tickets here.
Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA
Date: April 7 – June 18
Cirque du Soleil is returning to Toronto this spring with its show, KOOZA! If you want to be wowed by acrobatic greatness, and an unforgettable production, get your tickets here!
Doors Open
Date: May 27, 28
Every year, in May, Doors Open Toronto invites the public to explore the city’s most-loved buildings and sites, free of charge! Become a tourist in your own city and explore! There will even be rare access to buildings that aren’t usually open to the public.
Pride Toronto
Date: June 23, 24, 25
Pride Toronto is a not-for-profit organization that supports the 2LGBT2QI+ communities of the city and beyond, and hosts one of the largest pride celebrations in the world! The main parade takes place from the corner of Church St and Bloor St all the way down Yonge St to Yonge-Dundas Square. This year it has a Green Initiative to take a more sustainable approach, in hopes of eventually being 0 waste!
Toronto’s Festival of Beer
Date: July 28-30
Toronto’s Festival of Beer is a highly looked forward to event by Toronto locals and visitors! If you like all kinds of beer, bands, and food, you don’t want to miss this event. Every year it’s hosted at Bandshell Park, and you can get tickets here!
Caribbean Fest
Date: August 3 – 7
North America’s largest Caribbean Festival is hosted right in Toronto! The festival always has a great turnout of people who are there to enjoy great food, music, culture, and the infamous parade!
VELD Music Festival
Date: August 4, 5, 6
VELD Music Festival is the largest annual electronic music festival in Canada. And it’s held right at Downsview Park in Toronto! This year’s lineup has already been released and it includes Loud Luxury and Tiësto in the mix! Get your tickets here to ensure you don’t miss out on this highly anticipated music festival!
CNE (Canada’s National Exhibition)
Date: August 18 – September 4
Canada’s National Exhibition AKA The Ex is coming back again this summer! The first CNE event was way back in 1879 and is still going strong today. It’s Canada’s biggest national fair, full of rides, games, food, and more!
TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)
Date: September 7 – 17
2023 marks the 48th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival! It’s one of the most attended film festivals in the world, and major celebrities are always in attendance to celebrate international and Canadian cinema. Hosted out of the TIFF Bell Lightbox
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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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1. TIFF – September 6-16, 2018
Attracting 480,000 people annually, the Toronto International Film Festival is one of the biggest film festivals of the year. It draws in the most talented artists with celebrities scattered throughout the city. Keep an eye out, you never know who you’ll come across.
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2. Market & Co. Grand Opening Ceremony – September 7, 2018
The first food market in Canada located within a premium shopping centre environment at Upper Canada, officially opened its doors on September 7th. From authentic Neapolitan pizza at Canada’s first MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company, to fresh oysters at Pier 87 Fish Market & Grill’s raw bar, Market & Co. features 20 artisanal merchants with a focus on fresh, local fare.
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3. YSL BEAUTY HOTEL – September 12-13, 2018
An ephemeral hotel filled with beauty secrets in every room and with its own beauty shop and club, the YSL BEAUTY HOTEL is made for beauty addicts. Following in the footsteps of the successful YSL BEAUTY CLUB hosted in Toronto in May 2017, get ready for a hotel like no other. From the minute you arrive until you leave, prepare to be entranced by the latest YSL Beauty launches and kick back and enjoy YSL Beauty-on-tap, with beauty room-service. Buy tickets here.
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4. JFL42 – September 20-29, 2018
Your favourite comedians are coming to Toronto for Toronto’s Comedy Festival. With headliners including Seth Myers, Wanda Sykes, and Ken Jeong, you won’t want to miss this festival filled with laughs.
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5. Oktoberfest – September 27-29, 2018
Why get on a plane to Germany to experience Oktoberfest when you can participate in the city! Celebrate German culture through food, music, and of course, beer for the event’s 7th annual year in Toronto. Due to high requests, they’ve also added an additional date this year. Grab your tickets soon!
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6. Nuit Blanche – September 29, 2018
Nuit Blanche transforms the city of Toronto into a celebration of contemporary art, from sunset to sunrise. Entering its 12th year, there’s always something new to experience. So bundle up and grab a coffee because you’ll be up all night exploring the magic that is Nuit Blanche.
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7. Buffer Festival – September 27-30, 2018
Buffer Festival is presenting its sixth annual festival. It’s the largest film festival created in mind for elevated YouTube content, by creators for creators. Along with showcasing categorized screenings at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, the festival will also be hosting a day for their Insight Series at the Glenn Gould studio. Buy a pass to Buffer Festival to enjoy a weekend filled with celebrating talented creators.
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Are you going to attend any of these events this September? Let us know in the comments!
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We’re SUPER excited to announce all these free events going on this month — we’re so lucky to live in a city with so much going on. Make sure you take advantage of the warm weather and last few weeks of August. Here are our top picks:
Free Yoga at Ontario Place
On Saturday and Sundays, from now until August 26, the morning classes will be offered with no sign ups necessary. Make sure you need to bring a mat for practice. If you’re a dog lover, you’re definitely going to want to check out a Zen Dog Wellness Class.
When: August 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26
Time: Saturday, 10 am; Sunday, 11 am
Where: Trillium Park, Ontario Place
Evergreen Brickworks Saturday Market
It’s Toronto’s largest farmers’ market, offering the widest variety of local and seasonal food in the city in one of the best spots in the city.
When: August 4, 11, 18 and 25
Time: 8 am to 1 pm
Where: Evergreen Brickworks
Toronto Taste Of India Food Festival
The Taste of India Food Festival is a free and family event featuring more than 100+ different Indian cuisines and entertainment including Bollywood style dances, classical temple dances, bhangra, music and a live DJ.
When: August 5
Time: 10 am to 10 pm
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Every Sunday this month, The Bentway will be home to Toronto’s coolest covered patio featuring beer from Collective Arts Brewing and cider from Strongbow, along with tasty treats from spots like SPiN and Toronto’s Ping-Pong social club. Expect outdoor games like ping pong, bocce ball, and a curated music program.
When: August 5, 12, 19 and 26
Time: 12 pm to 9 pm
Where: The Bentway
City Cinema: Rockumentaries
If you’re a huge movie lover, this is the perfect event for you. Enjoy a lineup of non-fiction films that explore the life and times of some of North America’s most beloved musical acts, featuring different artists and their signature sounds each week. These will take place every Tuesday night.
When: August 7, 14, 21, and 28
Time: 8 pm
Where: Yonge-Dundas Square
Sail-In Cinema
Two action-packed nights will feature all of the same exciting activities including, free treats and family fun. This year’s theme looks at life outside the ordinary with movies based on the idea of adventure “In Other Worlds.”
When: August 10 and 11
Time: 9 pm
Where: Sugar Beach, 25 Dockside Drive
Taste of the Danforth
The Taste of the Danforth turns 25 this year! Every year the festival attracts more than 1.5 million attendees to celebrate the Danforth’s Greek heritage along with Canada’s multiculturalism. Feast on everything from souvlaki and gyro to loukoumades, spanakopita, and so much more.
When: August 10 – 12
Time: Friday, 6 pm to 11 pm; Saturday, 12 pm to 11 pm; Sunday, 12 pm to 10 pm
Where: The Danforth
Waterfront Night Market
Celebrate the cuisines and cultures of the 41 countries of North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Feast on delicious Pan-Asian cuisine at this popular festival that features more than 150 food and artisan vendors to check out.
When: August 10 – 12
Time: Friday, 4 pm to 10 pm; Saturday, 2 pm to 12 am; Sunday, 4 pm to 10 pm
Where: Ontario Place
Sweetery Toronto Dessert Festival
Summer in Toronto just got even sweeter now that this annual dessert festival is back and bigger than ever. Festival participants will sample culinary delights from aspiring chefs, taste a variety of distinctive award-winning delectables, and partake in interactive fun-filled activities such as a scavenger hunt, a taste testing challenge and a search for the “golden ticket” to name a few.
When: August 11 – 12
Time: Saturday, noon to 10 pm; Sunday, noon to 9 pm
Where: David Pecaut Square
Christie Pits Film Festival
This month’s Christie Pits Film Festival screenings include Before Sunrise, followed by two surprise movies. Although all screenings are free of charge, there is a suggested donation of $10.
When: August 12, 18 and 19
Time: Roughly 9 pm
Where: Christie Pits Park
Toronto Flower Market
Brighten up your day and pick through a large variety of stunning flowers and custom bouquets sourced from local and regional growers. Expect vendors like Blush & Bloom and Coriander Girl. The Pop Stand will be back offering up their hand-crafted ice pops, too!
When: August 18
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: CAMH (1001 Queen Street West)
Butterfly Festival
At this fun family event, visitors can learn about Monarch Butterflies through many activities, nature hikes, and educational displays, while discovering the more than 55 species of butterflies recorded at the park to date. Kids should dress like their favourite butterfly!
When: August 18
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Tommy Thompson Park
TAIWANfest 2018
The annual festival features a wide array of visual, culinary, and theatric arts, workshops and demonstrations for the whole family, performances, and exquisite cuisine.
When: August 24 to 26
Time: Varies by day (see schedule)
Where: Harbourfront Centre
Pan American Food and Music Festival
Celebrate the cuisines and cultures of the 41 countries of North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, when the Pan American Food and Music Festival returns to Toronto this August.
When: August 25 – 26
Time: Varies by day
Where: Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas Street East
Pedestrian Sunday’s in Kensington Market
Don’t miss out on the last of Pedestrian Sunday’s for the summer. There will be performers, musicians, artists, and lots of vintage shopping (ie the perfect Sunday Funday.)
When: August 31
Time: 12 pm to 7 pm
Where: Kensington Market
Buskerfest
This year you can expect more than 100+ buskers, a beer garden, midway, family fun zone, and more. For the first time ever, The Mac + Cheese Festival will be joining Buskerfest!
When: August 31 – September 3
Time: Friday, 12 pm to 11 pm; Saturday, 11 am to 11 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 10 pm; Monday, 11 am to 8 pm
Where: Woodbine Park
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August is the time to enjoy every last drop of summer, so don’t waste a single moment! Get outside, visit some of the best summer festivals, go to a concert… When it comes to Toronto, your options are endless. To help you make the most of the last weeks of summer 2018, we’ve rounded up the top events happening in the city this month. Check them out below!
Caribana Parade, August 4
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Caribbean Carnival’s Grande Parade is coming to Toronto on August 4 and bringing dozens of masqueraders in colourful and striking costumes. Come to Lake Shore Boulevard and enjoy the masqueraders and steelpan performers.
Arctic Monkeys, August 5
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Arctic Monkeys are coming back with a tour and a stop in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre! Tickets ranging between $49 and $280+ dollars.
Open Roof Festival, August 8 – 22
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With events every Wednesday for ten weeks throughout the summer, Open Roof Festival offers urbanites an al fresco take on hit cinema from across the globe, paired with live music by emerging artists in a variety of genres.
Rosé Picnic, August 11
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On Saturday, August 11, the inaugural Rosé Picnic will be taking over Hotel X Toronto for a day of pink and white attire, strolling fashion shows, make-up touch-ups with Lancôme, mini-manicures at the nail bar, a Peller Estates Flower Wall & Flower Crown station, food by celebrity Chef Mark McEwan, and of course, your favourite pink drink.
Electric Island, August 11
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If you’re looking for a high-energy dance party that goes all day and into the evening – complete with the view of the city – you’ll find it at Electric Island. The event offers a wide assortment of DJs, food vendors, some inevitable costume-clad guests and an excuse to hit the island.
Arts in the Parks: The Long Exposure Festival, August 18-19
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Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts events and activities to a park near you. Think theatre performances, light shows, dance classes, workshops, movies, festivals and all things glowing right in your backyard.
Christie Pits Film Festival, June 29 – August 19
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Until August 19 Christie Pits Film Festival offers weekly series of outdoor film screenings. This month you will be able to see such movies as Amelie and Before Sunrise. According to the organizers, “The festival’s carefully curated programme includes a combination of popular and critically-acclaimed feature films alongside local and Canadian short and feature films that allow us to celebrate excellent homegrown talent.”
Ed Sheeran, August 30
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Everyone’s favourite Ed Sheeran is coming back to Toronto at the end of summer for another pitstop. His shows are a must-see!
Did we miss any exciting events taking place in Toronto this month? Let us know in the comments!
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In recent years, food festivals of all varieties have descended upon the city, offering some of the best eats in one spot, with an inevitable side of (slightly buzzed) personal and professional networking.
The best thing about the festival season is the ability to eat, drink, and be merry AF as you sample a bit of everything (i.e. you don’t have to commit to just one restaurant or bar) – always a welcomed thing for the indecisive set.
Here are 10 food and drink festivals worth checking out in GTA:
Poutine Fest Toronto
Thursday, May 24 to Sunday, May 27, 2018
Celebrate Canada’s unofficial national dish with a four-day festival of all things poutine-related. Yonge-Dundas Square will fill with fancy food trucks from across the country, which will serve up over 50 varieties of fresh poutine for the first-ever Poutine Fest Toronto.
No tickets.
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Brunch Fest
Sunday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3, 2018
TasteToronto and Bud Light Radler are teaming up with the most iconic brunch spots in the city to bring everyone together for our favourite meal.
Toronto Taste
Sunday, June 3, 2018
For a food and view-filled Sunday-funday, head down to Corus Quay for an evening of eats from Toronto’s top culinary talent – all in support of an important cause. Right on the waterfront (just steps away from Sugar Beach), guests can enjoy gourmet grub from 60 Toronto chefs and beverages from 30 local purveyors. Proceeds will support the Second Harvest food rescue program.
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Mac N’ Cheese Festival
Friday, June 8th, to Sunday, June 10th, 2018
You can also expect a huge Ferris Wheel, bouncy castles, live shows and concerts, a market with local vendors, an outdoor movie theatre, carnival games, a craft beer lounge and lots more! Choose through over 50 different variations of mac n’ cheese including specialities from vendors like Junked Food Co., Bobbie Sue’s Mac n’ Cheese, Bacon Nation, The Food Dudes and more!
Taco Fest
Friday, June 15, to Sunday, June 17, 2018
Trade Taco Tuesday for a taco-filled weekend (or do both) when Taco Fest hits Ontario Place this June. Taco fans can expect an eclectic atmosphere that’s dedicated to the love of the taco, with a showcase of some of the city’s best chefs and a celebration of all things Mexican. Think, hundreds of tacos, guacamole, churros, tequila, mariachi bands, a hot sauce bar, and salsa lessons.
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Pizza Fest
Friday, July 20, to Sunday, July 22, 2018
Toronto’s first ever PIZZA FEST! Celebrating everything Italian from fresh pasta, meatballs, tiramisu, wine, and of course Toronto’s top pizza. Join us for an authentic Italian experience serving up everyone’s favourite cuisine, created by TasteToronto.
Caesar Fest
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Covering three levels, with over 6,000 square feet of area to drink and play in, including a rooftop terrace, with breath-taking views of the city, Caesar Fest is ramping up to be Canada’s largest dedicated festival surrounding this proudly Canadian iconic drink.
Toronto Festival of Beer
Thursday, July 26, to Sunday, July 29, 2018
From Ludacris to Finger Eleven and I Mother Earth – you’ll find them all at the (massive) Toronto Festival of Beer, in addition to all the beer your heart desires (literally hundreds of brews). The sprawling festival – now in its 20th year – fills Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place with beer of all varieties, quality food vendors to soak it all up, live talent, and games.
Sweetery Toronto
Saturday, August 11, and Sunday, August 12, 2018
Festival participants will sample culinary delights from aspiring chefs, taste a variety of distinctive award-winning delectables, and partake in interactive fun-filled activities such as a scavenger hunt, a taste testing challenge and a search for the “golden ticket” to name a few. You definitely can expect t0 see Wafel Bar, What The Bake, Oh My Gori, Holy Cannoli and much more!
Toronto Vegandale Food and Drink Festival
Saturday, August 11, and Sunday, August 12, 2018
Both the full-on vegans and part-time vegetarians will find a plant-based paradise at Fort York, Garrison Common on August 11 – 12 when the Toronto Vegandale Food and Drink Festival rolls into town. Now in its fourth year, this is the first time the festival will span two days, offering all the creative vegan dishes you didn’t know you were missing in your life.
Beer, Bourbon, and Barbeque
Friday, August 24 to Sunday, August 26, 2018
Closeout festival season with what summer is made of – barbeque and beer (and bourbon). The Beer, Bourbon, and Barbeque Festival will fill Ontario Place with more than 17,000 attendees in celebrating of some solid barbeque fare. Guests can expect goodness from the BBQ pit, and an assortment of ice cold beer, and refreshing bourbon cocktails while listening to live country music and joining in online dancing, axe throwing, and mechanical bull riding.
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Did we miss any food and drink festivals happening in Toronto this Summer? Let us know in the comments!
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For the third year, Toronto’s biggest indoor beer festival, Toronto Winter Brewfest, is coming back to showcase more than 20 independent brewery booths from across Ontario and Quebec.
The event will take place at the Enercare Centre’s Heritage Court at Exhibition Place from March 2-3, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. nightly.
This year, among the breweries presented at the festival we’ll see such crowd-favourites as Market Brewing from Newmarket, ON, Beau’s from Vankleek Hill, ON, and High Park Brewery from Toronto. New breweries this year will include Elora Brewing Company, Haliburton Highlands Brewing, Calabogie Brewing Company, Nickel Brook Brewing from Burlington, ON and Flying Monkeys Craft Brewer from Barrie, ON and more.
“After two sold-out years, we’re excited to welcome back hundreds of craft beer lovers to sample the best from breweries across Ontario and Quebec,” says Michael O’Farrell, General Manager of Winter Brewfest. “This year we’ll have even more on tap, with over 150 beers available from over 20 brewery booths, and bites from some of the city’s best food trucks and restaurants.”
Besides beer sampling, guests are invited to take part in a wide variety of activities, including on-site carnival games, dance party and even Yoga on Tap.
Early Bird tickets are on sale now until February 26 for $24.95 for one session and $39.95 for both. After February 26, one-day tickets are available for $29.95 and two-day passes are $49.90.
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Are you going to attend Toronto Winter Brewfest? Let us know in the comments.
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