Toronto, get ready to experience an award-winning food and travel show right in your own backyard! Island Eats Fest (@islandeatsfest) is a massive cultural celebration designed to completely redefine island cuisine in the GTA.

Combining incredible local flavors, thrilling live competitions, and a powerful community mission, here is why Island Eats Fest is Toronto’s must-attend culinary event.

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When most people think of Caribbean food in Toronto, they often picture delicious Jamaican or Trinidadian staples. But the truth is, Caribbean culture is not just one thing; it’s a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse international threads. Island Eats Fest is here to showcase the entire Caribbean experience.

This award-winning festival shines a spotlight on the rich French, English, Dutch, and Spanish influences that have shaped the region’s history and cuisine. To truly reflect this incredible cultural diversity and break the misconception of a singular Caribbean palate, the event will also feature a wide variety of Latin and European food vendors. This is an inclusive, eye-opening cultural experience designed to redefine what Caribbean cuisine means to the city.

Party with a Purpose: Supporting Education

Beyond the incredible food, music, and vibrant atmosphere, the event serves a powerful community mission: it is a primary fundraiser for the Caribbean Scholarship Foundation @caribbeanscholarshipfoundation (CSF).

By attending, eating, and enjoying the festival, you are directly helping the CSF fund important educational scholarships and grow its vital cultural events. It’s the perfect way to support the local Toronto community while having an amazing weekend.

Award-Winning Junior Chef Competition

Toronto foodies, grab a front-row seat for the festival's absolute culinary centrepiece: the Award-Winning Junior Chef Competition.

This exciting, high-stakes showdown recently won a prestigious FEO (Festivals and Events Ontario) Award for its incredible live activation. Sponsored by the iconic Grace Foods Canada (@gracefoodsca), watching these young culinary talents throw down in the kitchen is an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss.

Event Details

When:

• Saturday, June 13th: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• Sunday, June 14th: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON)

A huge shoutout to the Yonge North York BIA (@yongenorthyork) for their vital partnership and support.

Finally, we are proud to state that the Island Eats Fest is powered by Palo Seco Innovations Group(@palosecoevents) and their dedicated team handling the logistics and execution of this massive festival.

Win a Cuban Stay (Giveaway Coming Soon!)

To bring the island vibes full circle, the festival is hosting a massive prize giveaway for an all-inclusive Cuban stay, featuring a luxurious stay at the stunning Selectum Family Resort Varadero (@selectumfamilyresort_varadero)!

Make sure to follow along @islandeatsfest updates so you know exactly how to enter and win.

Come hungry, Toronto. We'll see you there!