Ontario summer and fall food festivals
Poutine Fest | Algoma County
Explore fusion menus at a food truck festival, celebrate community at a street fest or block party and embrace the warm, summer evenings at a night market. Taste your way to the best poutine, taco or butter tart and celebrate fresh seasonal peaches, strawberries and blueberries.
Here is a sample of some of the best food festivals in Toronto, Ottawa and beyond.
Ontario-wide
Poutine Fest
Don’t miss Ontario’s touring Poutine Festival, complete with live entertainment, games, activities, food competitions and a vast range of poutine flavours to explore.
From Renfrew in April to Kingston in September, find an event near you.
When: select days, May 7–September 27, 2026
Where: various communities across Ontario
Northern Heat Rib Series
One of North America’s largest rib and beer combo tours hosts a series of summer Ribfest events across Ontario. Feast on mouth-watering BBQ ribs along with a wide assortment of top local craft beers and beverages, plus a variety of entertainment.
When: select days, May–September 2026
Where: various communities across Ontario
Greater Toronto Area
Toronto Garlic Festival
Stock up on garlic varieties, sample savoury and sweet garlic-themed dishes, watch cooking demos and attend garlic talks and presentations.
When: September 27, 2026
Where: 160 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
VegTO Fest
Small changes, big impact is the motto for this re-imagined sustainable, plant-based food and lifestyle event. This year’s market will be held at Wychwood Barns.
When: November 1, 2026
Where: 601 Christie Street, Toronto
Street Eats Underground Night Markets
Street Eats Market showcases independent street food businesses. Meet emerging and independent food startups and indulge in delicious, high-quality street food.
When: June 2027
Where: 1 Eireann Quay, Toronto
Fairbank Summerfest
One of Toronto’s largest summer neighbourhood street festivals welcomes you with a wide variety of food vendors, plus rides, entertainment and more.
When: June 2027
Where: Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto (between Ronald Avenue and Dufferin Street)
OSSFest
Enjoy local food, music, markets and entertainment along one of Toronto’s trendiest neighbourhood streets.
When: July 2027
Where: Ossington Avenue, Toronto (between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West)
Toronto Food Truck Festival
Local food trucks serve up some of your favourite dishes, along with local beer, local talent, live-eating contests and more at Toronto’s Woodbine Park.
The festival features vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Admission is free.
When: summer 2027
Where: 1695 Queen Street East, Toronto
Waterfront Night Market
Soak in the ethereal atmosphere and enjoy exceptional pan-Asian cuisine from top food vendors, plus great craft brews from the beer garden, at this evening of food, music and floating lanterns by the waterfront at Hotel X.
When: August 2027
Where: 111 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto
JerkFest Toronto
Following the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, North America’s largest festival of Caribbean culture, savour Caribbean cuisine at another one of Ontario’s hottest summer events celebrating everything jerk-flavoured, along with Island music and family entertainment at Centennial Park.
When: August 2027
Where: 156 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke
Taco Fest Toronto
The hottest and tastiest fiesta returns to Fort York in downtown Toronto with live Mariachi music, salsa dancing and interactive games. Taco Fest will also include drinks, guacamole, churros, tequila and best of all, authentic Mexican tacos.
When: August 2027
Where: 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
Taste of Cooksville
Explore global flavours and enjoy live entertainment and family fun at one of Mississauga’s largest food festivals.
When: September 19–20, 2026
Where: 47 Dundas Street West, Mississauga
Taste of The Kingsway
South Etobicoke’s largest street festival combines live music, entertainment and shopping with incredible food.
When: September 2027
Where: Bloor Street West, Toronto (Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Street)
Taste of Lawrence
One of Scarborough’s largest street festivals is held on Lawrence Avenue. The three-day summer celebration features live musical performances and shows, family entertainment and cuisine from around the world.
When: July 2027
Where: Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto (between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road)
Bruce, Grey and Simcoe
Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival
Savour various delicious butter tarts at Canada’s largest butter tart festival.
From coconut and maple to bacon and chocolate-covered, this festival offers a diverse range of flavours from vendors and food trucks.
Enjoy entertainment, food trucks, vendors and a competition for the best butter tart.
When: June 12, 2027
Where: Midland
BeachLife Festival and Midway
In addition to beer gardens, food vendors and a variety of family-friendly activities, festivalgoers of the free BeachLife Festival and Midway can enjoy sand sculptures, a beach soccer tournament, morning yoga, beachfront fitness activities, circus workshops, giant illuminated kites and live music under the stars.
When: July 2027
Where: Wasaga Beach
Carrot Fest
Carrot Fest celebrates the agricultural heritage and rich soil that make the region one of Canada’s most productive growing locations.
Events and activities take place throughout downtown Bradford and at the Bradford and District Memorial Community Centre.
When: August 2027
Where: 125 Simcoe Road, Bradford
Tall Ships Midland
Don’t miss the Tall Ships at the Town of Midland Harbour. This event on the shores of Georgian Bay takes place every three years and features music, entertainment and delicious food. You can buy tickets to tour the tall ships. The fun continues at Northern Heat Rib Series, Beer Fest and Midway Carnival, all taking place steps away during the same time.
When: August 2028
Where: Midland Harbour
Georgian Bay Waterfront Festival
This inaugural waterfront celebration brings together food, art, music and maritime heritage for a full day-to-night festival experience on Georgian Bay. Wander Midland’s collection of murals, catch live music and buskers, browse local artist booths and enjoy a treat from food trucks along the harbour. The two-day event is free, family-friendly and open to all ages.
When: August 2027
Where: Midland Harbour and Harbourside Park, Midland
Kawarthas and Northumberland
Campbellford Incredible Edibles Festival
Discover the best local flavours, enjoy live music and entertainment and wrap up the weekend on a self-guided tour of local farms, where you can buy fresh food and meet local food producers.
When: July 2027
Where: Campbellford
Southwestern Ontario
LaSalle Night Markets
Just south of Windsor, the summer night markets in LaSalle feature delicious food vendors, unique handcrafted goods from local artisans, farm-to-table local produce and live music. Admission is free.
The event is held at LaSalle Civic Centre. Note that the season’s last event will be held at the Event Centre at La Salle Landing instead.
When: the last Sunday of the month, from May to September 2026
Where: 5950 Malden Road, LaSalle
Tart and Soul Butter Tart Festival
Returning for its second year at Windsor Eats Food Hall, the Tart and Soul Fest combines soul food, soul music and the sweet Canadian tradition of butter tarts. Mouth-watering varieties include classic raisin purists to wild bacon-infused innovations.
When: October 4, 2026
York, Durham and Headwaters
Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival
Held in Whitchurch-Stouffville Memorial Park, this annual free festival welcomes guests to enjoy a weekend of family fun. Activities include live entertainment, a festival market and great food, including fresh strawberries and strawberry-inspired products.
When: June 2027
Where: 2 Park Drive, Whitchurch-Stouffville
The Food Truck Corral
Oshawa’s Food Truck Corral is a one-stop shop for all things delicious.
The corral hosts several food trucks offering a variety of specialties. Options range from Polish Zapiekanka to butter chicken fries and even Sunday dinner in a Yorkshire pudding wrap.
When: May 1–October 31, 2026
Where: 2867 Bridle Road, Oshawa
Southeastern Ontario
Brockville Ribfest
Enjoy a fishing derby and a beach volleyball tournament at Hardy Park. These fun activities are sure to work up your appetite for mouth-watering, barbecued-to-perfection ribs, chicken and other delicious foods.
When: August 2027
Hamilton, Halton and Brant
Winona Peach Festival
Since its grand opening in 1967, this unique event has brought the community together at Winona Park to celebrate with thrilling rides, family entertainment, live music and most importantly, great food. Staples of the Winona Peach Festival include peach pies, crepes, cobblers and the famous Peach Sundae.
When: August 2027
Where: 1328 Barton Street, Hamilton
Brantford Ribfest
Enjoy three days of sizzling, flavourful food, a beer tent, artisan vendors, live music and entertainment at Mohawk Park.
When: August 6–8, 2027
Where: 51 Lynnwood Drive, Brantford
Northeastern Ontario
Bay Block Park
Downtown North Bay comes alive with all-day, all-ages events, music and great food.
When: August 2027
Where: Downtown North Bay
Northwest Ontario
Sioux Lookout Blueberry Festival
The Sioux Lookout Blueberry Festival is a vibrant summer celebration featuring fun-filled cultural, sporting and outdoor events that showcase the region’s beauty, communal spirit and of course, local food.
When: July 30–August 8, 2027
Where: Sioux Lookout
Food festivals and celebrations across Ontario deliver family fun, entertainment and good food throughout the summer season and into the fall harvest.
Last updated: September 28, 2026