Summer food festivals | Destination Ontario

Greater Toronto Area

Street Eats Underground Night Markets

This year, Street Eats Market will host a new schedule of exciting food festivals including an underground night market at Downsview Airport in April, another one in Mel Lastman Square in downtown Toronto in June and a third event in North York in July.

When: check for monthly dates in 2024
Where: Various locations in Toronto

Carassauga Festival of Cultures

Experience Canada’s largest multicultural festival of food and entertainment.

This unique event takes place at multiple pavilions around the city of Mississauga, each dedicated to different cultures and cuisines. The pavilions are connected by a fleet of free shuttle buses.

Upon entry, you’ll receive a Carassauga passport that you can fill with stamps as you “travel” to different countries, taking in a delightful array of sights, sounds and tastes along the way.

When: May 24–26, 2024
Where: Mississauga

Taste of Little Italy

From pasta to pizza to gelato, indulge in classic Italian food in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood, as well as tasty fusion cuisine familiar around College Street.

Enjoy Take in live street performances, local artisan vendors and inviting patio drinks. Bellissimo!

When: June 14–16, 2024 
Where: College Street, Toronto

Summerlicious

Join fellow foodies and celebrate the diverse and innovative culinary scene in Canada’s largest city.

Over 200 restaurants across Toronto offer special three-course prix fixe menus that represent the essence of their cuisine.

When: July 5–21, 2024
Where: participating restaurants across Toronto

Taste of the Middle East Summer Festival

This summer, celebrate Arabic music, art, culture, and food at Nathan Philips Square in downtown Toronto.

Enjoy live performances and explore diverse flavours of Middle Eastern culture and cuisine.

When: July 5–7, 2024
Where: 100 Queen Street West, Toronto

Taste of Lawrence in Scarborough

One of Scarborough’s largest street festivals returns to Lawrence Avenue this summer with a three-day celebration of culture and cuisine from around the world.

Live music, family entertainment and a vast array of street vendors make this an event you won’t want to miss.

When: July 5–7, 2024
Where: Scarborough

Toronto Festival of India

The 52nd annual Festival of India includes a parade down Yonge Street followed by celebrations, activities and delicious vegetarian food on Centre Island.

When: July 13–14, 2024
Where: Centre Island, Toronto

TD Festival of South Asia 2024

Head over to the TD Festival of South Asia for a slice of South Asian culture. Celebrating the diversity of South Asian culture, this free festival offers plenty for all to enjoy. Experience the sights, tastes, and sounds of South Asia without flying overseas.

When: July 20–21, 2024
Where: Gerrard India Bazaar, Toronto

Toronto Food Truck Festival

Local food trucks will be serving up some of your favourite dishes, along with local beer, local talent, live-eating contests and more.

The festival ensures there are vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options available each year so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Admission is free.

When: August 2–5, 2024
Where: Woodbine Park

JerkFest Toronto

Immediately following North America’s largest festival of Caribbean culture, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, savour Caribbean cuisine at another one of Ontario’s hottest summer events celebrating everything jerk flavoured, along with Island music and family entertainment.

When: August 9–11, 2024
Where: Toronto

Waterfront Night Market

Soak in the ethereal atmosphere and enjoy exceptional pan-Asian cuisine from top food vendors as well as great craft brews from the beer garden at this evening of food, music and floating lanterns by the waterfront.

When: August 9–11, 2024
Where: 111 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto

Japan Festival Canada

Be a part of the largest Japanese cultural festival in North America at the Mississauga Celebration Square, celebrating Japanese food, technologies and culture.

When: August 17–18, 2024
Where: 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga

Taco Fest Toronto

The hottest and tastiest fiesta returns to Fort York in downtown Toronto with live Mariachi music, salsa dancing, games, drinks and best of all, authentic Mexican tacos, guacamole, churros, tequila and more.

When: August 9–11, 2024
Where: 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto

Toronto Garlic Festival

Toronto’s popular garlic festival returns to a new location. The free event is within walking distance of Dupont subway station on Spadina Road, between Davenport Road and Macpherson Avenue. Stock up on varieties of garlic, sample savoury and sweet garlic-themed food, witness cooking demos, and attend garlic talks and presentations. It’s a garlic lover’s dream, with entertainment and activities that will even delight the youngest attendees.

When: Sunday, September 29, 2024
Where: 253 Spadina Road, Toronto