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If you're a huge foodie or a major food lover, there are a lot of fun and amazing food festivals that are coming to Toronto. Here are 13 of the best food festivals that you don't want to miss that will satisfy all your cravings. 

Table of Contents:

1). Waterfront Night Market

2). Taste of the Danforth

3). Toronto Food Truck Festival

4). Taste of Asia

5). Pan American Food & Music Festival

6). Canada's Wonderland Food Festivals 

7). Taste of India Food Festival 2023

8). Taste of Manila 

9). Summerlicious 

10). Street Eats Market: Night Market

11). Smorgasburg

12). Taste of Lawrence 

13). Halal Ribfest Festival 

1). Waterfront Night Market

If you love food and are a self-declared foodie, you need to check out the Waterfront Night Market. Right at the waterfront, get to enjoy delicious food, culture, interactive entertainment, Illuminasian Lantern Experience, and more. 

Where: 115 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada

When: August 11th-13th, 2023

Price: $$

Category: 19+

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2). Taste of the Danforth

After a 3-year break, Taste of the Danforth is making its return this year. This 3-day event beginning on August 11th will feature amazing food, music, and so much more! You don't want to miss one of the largest street festivals in Canada. 

Where: GreekTown

When: August 11th-13th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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3). Toronto Food Truck Festival

Toronto Food Truck Festival is back for another year and it's bigger and better than ever. Serving up some of the must-eats you can find in Toronto. Admission is free and there will be a ton of different food vendors, entertainment, live-eating challenges, and more. There will be halal options, vegan, and gluten-free options too. 

Where: Woodbine Park

When: August 4th-7th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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4). Taste of Asia 

The popular outdoor festival, Taste of Asia is making its return this month, and you don't want to miss it. Located just right outside of Pacific Mall, this 3-day festival features over 150 yummy food vendors, cultural events, family-friendly attractions, performances, special guests, and so much more! Head over to Taste of Asia for a day filled with fun.

Where: Kennedy & Steeles, Markham, ON L3R 0Y5

When: June 23rd-25th 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

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5). Pan American Food & Music Festival

The Pan American Food & Music Festival is back for its 11th year. Happening at Nathan Phillips Square, get to celebrate the rich diversity of music, art, and cuisine in the Western Hemisphere. Admission to the event is free! 

Where: Nathan Phillips Square

When: July 22nd-23rd, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

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6). Canada's Wonderland Food Festivals 

This summer, Canada's Wonderland will be hosting a variety of food festivals that are included with your admission to the park. Taste of Brazil, Taste of the Caribbean, and Taste of Portugal are food festivals that will be making their way to Canada's Wonderland.

Where: Canada's Wonderland

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Family-friendly

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7). Taste of India Food Festival 2023

The Taste of India Food Festival is making its way to Nathan Phillips Square this August. Get to enjoy over 100 authentic cuisines, entertainment, shopping, and more! 

Where: Nathan Phillips Square

When: August 4th-5th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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8). Taste of Manila 

Taste of Manila will be back in August, and you don't want to miss it! This event is the only Filipino street festival happening in the city! There will be amazing Filipino cuisine, entertainment, music, dance, and many more! 

Where: Wilson Ave. & Bathurst St.

When: August 19th-20th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for more information.

9). Summerlicious 

Summerlicious is making its return back to the city. The event starts on July 7th and runs until July 23rd. Get the chance to experience different cuisines from around the world at over 200 local restaurants right in Toronto at a price point that best suits your budget.

Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out.

When: July 7th-23rd, 2023

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Date/Friend

Click here for more information.

10). Street Eats Market: Night Market

If you're a huge foodie, then head over to the Street Eats Market: Night Market at Mel Lastman Square. There will be amazing street food, arcade games, dance battles, live music, and of course, admission is free.

Where: Mel Lastman Square

When: July 14th-16th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information. 

11). Smorgasburg

Smorgasburg will be back in Toronto for its 2nd year. Smorgasburg "is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, attracting thousands of people to Brooklyn, Manhattan, Los Angeles and Miami each weekend to eat from dozens of local vendors." Smorgasburg will be featuring 50 vendors every Saturday from June 24th to September 9th! Get to enjoy your cravings all in one spot! This event also offers free admission. 

Where: 7 Queens Quay East, at the foot of Yonge Street

When: June 24th-September 9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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12). Taste of Lawrence 

Taste of Lawrence is a 3-day food, music, and cultural festival. This event will feature over 130 street vendors, kid workshops, rides, live entertainment, music, games, and more. 

Where: Lawrence Avenue East, Warden Avenue & Birchmount Road, Scarborough

When: July 7th-9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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‍13). Halal Ribfest Festival 

The Halal Ribfest Festival is back in Toronto and it's bigger and better than ever. Get to enjoy juicy ribs, delicious street food, and more! Everything at this festival is 100% halal. This 3-day festival will also feature carnival & games, live performances, a pop-up market, prizes, giveaways, and more! 

Where: Downsview Park (70 Canuck Avenue Toronto, ON M3K 2C5)

When: July 14th-16th, 2023

Price: $

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information.

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