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!
Toronto Halal Bites Festival
Date: May 16-18, 2025
Toronto Halal Bites Festival is a vibrant three-day celebration of food, culture, and art at Nathan Phillips Square, embracing our city’s diverse halal cuisine as well as family, community, and artistic expression.
Vaughan Ribfest
Date: May 16-19, 2025
Get ready for a mouth-watering Victoria Day Long Weekend because the 3rd annual Vaughan Ribfest is back in Vaughan at Assembly Park, with legendary Pitmasters firing up finger-lickin’ goodness!
Ajax Rotary Ribfest
Date: May 23-25, 2025
The Ajax Rotary Ribfest is back with more food, music, and community, filled with mouthwatering ribs from top-notch vendors.
Carassauga Festival of Cultures
Date: May 24-25, 2025
The Carassauga Festival of Cultures brings out the world’s best in food, music, dance, art and history in a packed two-day weekend at numerous venues throughout Mississauga.
Canadian Latin Fest
Date: May 31 — June 1, 2025
Canadian Latin Fest celebrates culture, unity and diversity at Nathan Phillips Square, including free entertainment, food vendors, kids zone, multicultural community zone, and more!
June Food Festivals
City of Vaughan: Festa d’Italia, presented by Pizza Nova
Date: June 1, 2025
The City of Vaughan hosts the first-ever Festa d’Italia, presented by Pizza Nova, a fun-filled day with Italian food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
Taste of North York
Date: June 6-8, 2025
Taste of North York is a three-day food and community festival that celebrates the community’s diverse cultures through international cuisine.
Lakeshore Village BIA: Grilled Cheese Challenge
Date: June 8, 2025
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
Date: June 7, 2025
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
Date: June 13-15, 2025
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
Date: June 13-15, 2025
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)
Date: June 13-14, 2025
The 12th Annual Handi Mississauga Halal Food Fest (MHFF) connects the diverse variety of halal cuisines, along with serving up plenty of fun and entertainment.
Island Eats Food Festival
Date: June 14-15, 2025
Island Eats Food Festival is a two-day event at Mel Lastman Square that delivers on relaxing island vibes with a dazzling array of food and beverage pavilions serving mouthwatering Caribbean delicacies.
Midtown Yonge BIA: Arraiá on Yonge
Date: June 21, 2025
Discover the magic of “Festa Junina” as Midtown Yonge BIA (MYBIA) hosts Arraiá on Yonge, a Brazilian street festival with live music, traditional food, dancing under colourful flags, plus games and, kid-friendly activities!
Barrie Hill Farms: Strawberry Festival
Date: June 21-22, 2025
Kick off the Spring berry season at Barrie Hill Farms with their Strawberry Festival, with PYO strawberries, scenic wagon rides, live music, strawberry treats, artisan vendors, and more!
Taste of Asia Festival
Date: June 27-29, 2025
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.
Stouffville Strawberry Festival
Date: June 27-29 & July 1, 2025
Stouffville Strawberry Festival in Whitchurch-Stouffville features a carnival, performances, food, and fireworks on Canada Day.
Summerlicious Toronto
Date: 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.
More information coming soon!
More information coming soon!
Street Eats Market: 2025 Festivals
When: February 15 — December 21, 2025
Get your fill of delicious global cuisine at Street Eats Market, hosting food festivals at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto and Aldershot Farmers Market in Burlington.
Take a bite of our full list of Food & Drink events in Toronto here!
