Toronto’s Summertime Food/Drink Events
June 6, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Past Events
The warm weather is finally welcoming Toronto. After a long winter its time to hit the town, let loose and attend food/drink festivals to spice up your summer! Here are some amazing events going on throughout the summer for your enjoyment. Take a look and pick a couple that best fits your taste buds.
The Great Canadian Cheese Festival
If you are a cheese lover there is no greater place to enjoy 125 artisan cheeses for tasting and purchasing. This festival brings together amazing products from pure milk of Canadian cows, goats, sheep and water buffalo. For more information about the different packages and directions visit the website listed below.
Date: June 7th to 8th 2014
Location: Crystal Palace in Picton, Prince Edward County
Price: Tickets range from $5 to $80
Site: http://cheesefestival.ca
Eats and Beats in Riverside StreetFEST
Riverside is hosting its annual street fest on June 7th. Local eateries will welcome you to taste amazing food paired with live entertainment, which will include: cooking demos, belly dancing workshops, instrument making, kid’s crafts, henna tattoos and food and art walking tours.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Queen and Broadview
Site: http://www.riverside-to.com/
Toronto Taste
Toronto Taste is coming up this weekend. Come out and support Second Harvests Food Rescue, a non-profit organization delivering food to individual in need across Toronto. This amazing culinary event will not only satisfy your taste buds but will also be a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community.
Date: Sunday, June 8th 2014
Time: Doors open at 6:00pm
Location: 25 Dockside Drive, Toronto
Price: 250$ – must be 19 years of age or older to attend
Site: www.torontotaste.ca
Taste of Little Italy
The 15th annual Taste of Little Italy is fast approaching. Check out this event and enjoy authentic Italian cuisine. This three-day event will also include live entertainment around every corner ,along with different shops to satisfy your purchasing needs.
Date: June 13th to 15th 2014
Time: Friday June 13th 6:00 pm to 2:00 am, Saturday June 14th 12:00 pm to 2:00 am, Sunday June 15th 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: College Street – between Bathurst and Shaw
Site: www.tasteoflittleitaly.ca
Beaches BBQ & Brews Festival
This fathers day weekend, take you father to the beaches where he will be able to taste the greatest that BBQ food has to offer. Located at Woodbine Park, the annual BBQ & Brews festival is a family friendly event that any father would be happy to attend.
Date: June 13th to 15th 2014
Time: Friday, June 13th 3:00pm and 11:00pm, Saturday, June 14th 12:00pm to 11:00pm, Sunday, June 15th 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Woodbine Park, Toronto, Ontario
Price: Free
Site: beachbbqandbrews.com
Toronto Wine & Spirit Festival
Toronto’s 6th annual outdoor wine and spirit festival is returning again! Located at Sugar Beach, this event will be the perfect place to get together with friend, learn from the industry professionals and most of all enjoy a variety of delicious drinks.
Date: June 19th to 21st 2014
Time: Thursday June 19th 6:00pm to 11pm, Friday June 10th 5:00pm to 11pm, Saturday June 21st 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Location: Sugar Beach, Toronto
Price: $21.50 in advance, $30 gate tickets
Site: www.wineandspiritfestival.ca
7th Annual Ontario Wine Fair
The Ontario Wine Fair is finally coming back to Toronto. If you take pleasure in drinking wine and would like to taste various different products from over 25 Ontario vintners, then this is the perfect event for you.
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Drake One Fifty – 150 York St. Toronto
Price: 60$ in advance, 70$ at the door
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Le Dolci’s Pop Up Sunday Market
This Sunday market is a great place for anyone with a sweet tooth. Come out and enjoy tasty treats such as Philips Ice Pops ice cream, gourmet buns from HotBunzzTO and candy sushi care of Sweet Sushi. The event will also feature a local DJ who will be spinning all the greatest summer hits and to quench your thirst homemade lemonades and sodas are also going to be available.
Date: Sunday, June 29th 2014
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Le Dolci 1006 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Site: www.ledolci.com
Toronto RibFest
Looking for something to do on Canada Day weekend? Well look no further! Toronto’s Ribfest is the perfect place to enjoy delicious food and beverages to celebrate our amazing country! The event is all volunteer-based and the proceeds will be directed to charity.
Date: June 27th to July 1st 2014
Time: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Location: Centennial Park, Etobicoke
Price: $2 which will go towards charity
Site: www.torontoribfest.com
Toronto Food Fest
If you are a food connoisseur then Toronto Food Fest is the place for you! This event brings together entertainment, top Toronto restaurants and food vendors. All you need to do is bring your biggest appetite and you are in for a great day.
Date: Sunday, August 10th 2014
Time: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto – 5183 Sheppard Av. E.
Price: $2 donation or bring a food item for donation to the Food Bank
Site: tofoodfest.com
If any of these events tickle your fancy, go ahead and eat and drink as much as your little heart desires! If you choose to attend any of these amazing summer events/festivals don’t forget to snap a picture and share them with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Simply mention us @CityEvents and use #SummerFoodandDrinkEvents
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