Toronto has been voted the most multicultural city in the entire world, and a huge part of that identity is the cuisine that this city has to offer. You’ll find fare from all corners of the world as you walk down the busy streets of Toronto, and these festivals are celebrating local and international offerings of the highest variety. Check them out!

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Binaakwe Giizis Market and Social

Presented by Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin (“They Feed the People"), the final Binaakwe Giizis Market and Social of the season is an Indigenous food festival with fusion foods, open fire cooking demonstrations, and so much more!

Where: 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON, M5V 3K9.

When: Saturday, October 8th from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.‍

Price: it’s free!

Visit their website for more information!

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Diwali Razzmatazz

Taking place at Mississauga’s Celebration Square, Diwali RazzMatazz is all about the Razzle and Dazzle around the celebration of Diwali (The festival of lights); Chenwai Caters, Marwaris, Modig, Shake Therapy, and other food vendors will be bringing traditional fare for you to enjoy, all while you prepare for Laddu making and the subsequent Laddu eating contest!

Where: 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON, L5B 3C1

When: Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th.‍

Price: it’s free!

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Toronto Food Film Fest

Watch, learn, and eat with this one-of-a-kind festival! The Toronto Food Film Festival celebrates the storytelling of food and the interconnectivity with artistry in film; they also have a curation of specialty snacks, tasting menus, and sake tasting! Also, their logo is a lemon. It’s really cute.

Where: 608 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G 1B4.

When: Sunday, October 14th to Sunday, October 17th.

Price: $$-$$$.

Visit their website for more information!

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A Taste of Nigeria Festival

A Taste of Nigeria Festival, the travelling food festival taking North America by storm, brings their event to Toronto and brings you closer to their community than ever before through Nigerian food, dance, music, culture, and so much more!

Where: 30 Gordon MacKay Rd, North York, ON, M9N 2V6.

When: Saturday, October 16th.

Price: $-$$.‍

Visit their website for tickets and more information!

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Poutine Festival

This author was recently in Montreal, and when you’re there, you’ve gotta indulge in one of their signature dishes. Fortunately, you don’t have to go that far for delicious poutine!  Poutine Festival, presented by the Street Eats Market, has over 50 variations of poutine and many different ways to enjoy fries, cheese curds, and gravy!

Where: Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON, M1P 4P5.

When: Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th. 

Price: $-$$.‍

Visit their website for tickets and more information!

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Truck or Treat: a Halloween Food Truck Festival

Variety Ontario is hosting Truck or Treat: a Halloween Food Truck Festival! The event will boast a variety of food trucks, drinks, and more! Attendees are encouraged to come in costume, and admission will support Variety Ontario’s programming for individuals with disabilities!

Where: Variety Ontario, 3701 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1N 2G2.

When: Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th. 

Price: $.‍

Visit their website for more information!

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