TR Fests + Events Calendar June 2022
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After a two-year hiatus, food festivals and events are back and better than ever. This month’s spectacular lineup is jam-packed with festivities celebrating everything from bbq to butter tarts. The only challenge? Trying to fit it all in.
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June 1-30
PRIDE TORONTO
Various locations
Pride Month returns to the 6ix with a lineup of exciting events including Pride Festival Weekend happening June 24-26.
Photo courtesy of Pride Toronto.
June 3-26
HALAL FOOD TOUR
Various locations
Night Market Toronto presents Canada’s first halal food tour with destinations across the GTA this month including Oakville (June 3-5), Scarborough (June 10-12), and Toronto (June 25-26).
June 9-19
LUMINATO FESTIVAL TORONTO
Various locations
Toronto’s famed art and ideas fest is back with 11 days of free concerts, dance, theatre, music, art, literature and much more. Urban fairground Woodbine Weekend, takes place June 18-19 with an exciting lineup of music, installations, parades, food and drinks.
June 10-12
FOODALICIOUS
Downsview Park
The annual food and craft beer festival features food trucks, craft beer, live music, midway and more co-produced by Street Eats Market and Superior Events Group.
Photo courtesy of Foodalicious.
June 11
LAKESHORE VILLAGE GRILLED CHEESE CHALLENGE FESTIVAL
Lake Shore Blvd. W. from Islington to Second St.
Dig into a variety of cheese-stuffed sandos and vote for your fave. Enjoy live music and entertainment, beer garden and more.
June 11
ONTARIO’S BEST BUTTER TART FESTIVAL
Midland, Ontario
The world’s largest butter tart festival boasts 200K+ butter tarts and 120 will compete for top title. Stroll the 1 kilometer street festival filled with vendors, artisans, and take in a free concert. Free shutter Penetanguishene Town Dock to Downtown Midland. Cyclists can use the free bike valet.
June 16-19
LUCKY LION NIGHT MARKET
CF Markville Mall - 5000 Hwy 7
Enjoy over 40 food vendors/trucks and local performances at this night market in Markham.
June 17-18
MISSISSAUGA CREATIVE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
CreativeHub 1352 at Small Arms Inspection Building - 1352 Lakeshore Rd. E.
The inaugural beer fest boasts 15 craft breweries and food vendors, large format games and live music available in three time slots/sessions.
June 17-19
THE MAC & CHEESE FESTIVAL
Street Eats x Scarborough Town Centre - 500 Progress Ave.
The cheesy comfort food gets its very own fest, available from a variety of food trucks at Street Eats Market’s Scarborough Town Centre location.
June 17-19
TASTE OF LITTLE ITALY
College St. from Shaw St. to Markham St.
Explore the tastes and sounds of Italy and more right in the middle of Toronto as College Street transforms into a classic Italian piazza. From restaurants and street vendors to the myriad of free tastings and samples, this annual event offers diverse and multicultural food options.
Taste of Little Italy. Photo courtesy of Little Italy BIA.
June 17-19
TACO FEST
Ontario Place
Thirty-five vendors feature a bevy of tacos, guacamole, churros, tequila, and hot sauce across the three day extravaganza presented by Taste Toronto and produced by Cravings Food Co.
June 17-19
VAUGHAN PIZZA FEST
Improve Canada - 7250 Keele St.
Tuck into pizza, pasta and dessert while taking in a live concert or comedy show.
June 19
JUNETEENTH BLOCK PARTY & FOOD MARKET
Junction Craft Brewery - 150 Symes Rd.
This free entry, family-friendly event will feature 15+ Black food entrepreneurs. Dig into Zimbabwean style pies and Jamaican rum cheesecake. Purchase items to take home or savour while strolling through the market listening to tunes from DJ Big Jacks.
June 24-26
BREW & BBQ
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland annual Brew & BBQ Festival returns with foot-stomping live music and entertainment, a variety of ribs, burgers, and BBQ chicken, and Ontario small-batch craft beer and cider.
June 24-26
TASTE OF ASIA
4300 Steeles Ave. E.
The largest Asian street festival in Canada, hosts over 180,000 attendees annually with food, vendors, live stage shows, concerts, competitions, contests and much more.
June 24-26
TORONTO BEACHES RIB & BEER FEST
Woodbine Park
Brews, ‘cue, live music, classic fair food, a kids zone and much more await in the city’s east end, part of Northern Heat Rib Series - North America’s largest rib and beer tour.
Photo courtesy of Northern Heat Rib Series.
June 24-26
TORONTO CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Ontario Place
The city’s largest celebration of independent craft brewers returns ack for an anticipated fifth season, with four sessions and 40+ brands,
June 25-26
DURHAM CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL
1603 Eglinton St. W.
Get ready for the largest Caribbean extravaganza in Durham Region boasts an array of Caribbean fare, live entertainment, vendor marketplaces, domino tournaments, prizes and giveaways, and much more in the heart of Little Jamaica.
June 27-August 28
UNION SUMMER
65 Front St. W.
Visit a variety of food and drink vendors and enjoy live performances at this event outside Union Station.
Note: Events and information subject to change.
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