30 Summer Food And Drink Festivals In Toronto You Need To Check Out

Coconut Festival // David Pecaut Square

April 23

The Coconut Festival will feature all sorts of ethnic and specialty foods that are inspired by the coconut.

Veggielicious // Various Locations

May 6 - 22

Veggielicious is an event where the best vegetarian restaurants in Toronto come together for two weeks to promote delicious vegetarian food and issues.

Brewers Plate // 25 Dockside Dr (Corus Quay)

May 18

Brewers Plate mixes food and beer by bringing in talented Toronto chefs and local craft brewers.

Halal Food Fest // International Centre

May 21 - 22

Halal Food Fest is dedicated to showcasing all things halal. The festival also has several performances and entertainment that you can check out.

CraveTO // The Burroughes Building

May 27

CraveTO is hosting an event that demonstrates what the best restaurants in Toronto's dining industry have to offer.

Bread and Honey Festival // Streetsville Memorial Park

Jun 3 - 5

The Bread and Honey Festival brings the community together via live music, carnival rides, games, and of course, honey-based foods.

Festival of Sake // The Fermenting Cellar

Jun 3

The Festival of Sake is the largest sake event in Canada and allows visitors to taste test from a variety of Japanese rice wines.

Riverside Eats and Beats Festival // Riverside District

Jun 4

This festival brings together the Riverside community in an event full of music, entertainment, and great foods.

Ontario Craft Beer Week // Various Locations

Jun 10 - 19

Ontario Craft Beer Week celebrates the province's lively and vibrant craft beer culture.

Griffin Session Toronto // Yonge-Dundas Square

Session Toronto, which was once the finale to Ontario Craft Beer Week, is now a stand-alone festival this year. Check out the food trucks, craft beer and local music talent.

Jun 11

Ladies Craft Beer Festival // Yonge-Dundas Square

Jun 11

Ladies Craft Beer Festival is Canada's first female-only beer festival hosted by the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies.

Toronto Taste // Various Locations

Jun 12

Toronto Taste takes a foodie through a tasting menu of foods made by some of Toronto's most skilled chefs.

Beach BBQ and Brews Festival // Woodbine Park

Jun 17 - 19

The Beach BBQ and Brews Festival brings together rib enthusiasts of all kinds and has several entertainment set-ups throughout.

Taste of Toronto // Fort York (Garrison)

Jun 23 - 26

Taste of Toronto is a dining event where popular chefs in Toronto have the chance to showcase their amazing creations.

Taste of Asia // Various Locations

Jun 25

The Taste of Asia celebrates all things Asian cuisine and culture.

Toronto Ribfest // Centennial Park

Jun 30 - Jul 3

The perfect way to celebrate Canada Day is at the Toronto Ribfest with a juicy rack of ribs.

Oh Canada Ribfest // Waterdown

Jun 30 - Jul 3

If the Toronto Ribfest isn't enough, the Oh Canada Ribfest is held on the same weekend and is a viable second destination option.

Taste of Lawrence // Wexford Heights

Jul 8 - 10

The Taste of Lawrence is a great way to discover new tasty and culturally diverse foods from local vendors.

Lovin' Local Food Fest // Yonge-Dundas Square

Jul 9

This year is Lovin' Local Food Fest's first year on the Toronto food scene and showcases sustainable foods in the city.

TO Food Fest // Chinese Cultural Centre

Jul 9 - 10

TO Food Fest brings together some of the best variety in cultural dishes and desserts in Toronto.

Summer Craft Beer Fest // Liberty Market Buildings

Jul 14

Summer Craft Beer Fest celebrates small breweries in the city and across the province.

Fusion of Taste Festival // Albion Islington Business Area

Jul 17

Fusion Taste Festival presents Albion Islington's cultural diversity through food, music and performances.

Toronto's Festival of Beer // Exhibition Place

Jul 22 - 24

Toronto's Festival of Beer features over 50 brewers and their delectable beer concoctions.

Toronto Food Truck Festival // Woodbine Park

Jul 29 - 31

Toronto Food Truck Festival brings together over a dozen food trucks for you to check out.

Jerk Fest // Centennial Park

Aug 6 - 7

Jerk Fest celebrates the best in Caribbean food and cuisine, from chicken, rabbit and alligator specialties.

Taste of Danforth // Greektown

Aug 7 - 9

Try out some of Toronto's best Greek food at Taste of the Danforth.

Toronto Vegan Food and Drink Festival // Fort York (Garrison)

Aug 13

Toronto Vegan Food and Drink Festival is a hub for all things vegan, including meatless burgers and dairy free ice cream.

Food Truck Frenzy // Enercare Centre

Aug 26 - 28

Food Truck Frenzy brings together food trucks that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner items.

Toronto Cider Festival // Yonge-Dundas Square

Aug 27

The Toronto Cider Festival celebrates locally-made hard ciders.

Toronto Food and Wine Festival // 10 Alcorn Ave

Sept 18 - 20

The Toronto Food and Wine Festival is back at the end of this summer and showcases two of the best things ever - food and wine.

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