Top Festivals in Toronto

Ohhh Toronto loves a festival. Summer is chockablock full of festivals celebrating food, music, drinks, art...you name it, there is probably a festival for it in and around the city. Here I've compiled my list of 5 favourite Toronto festivals and just so you know, not all of them are summertime deals.

1// Toronto Cider Festival

I'm not a beer drinker so all the craft beer fests usually aren't my scene, but put a cider on tap and I'm there! This end of summer fest has all the hallmarks of a great summer weekend at the cottage at the Toronto Waterfront on Sherbourne Common.

2// Toronto Light Fest

This winter festival arguably kicks off the year of fests by starting mid-January and running for several weeks at the Distillery District. It's an incredible installation of light based outdoor art pieces. Honestly, I really love this event. Cool public art is tops.

3// Historic Distillery District Christmas Market

I love all Christmas markets, but the ones in Europe are really where's it at. Short of a flight to Germany, the Distillery District for the month of November becomes a Christmas wonderland and the closest thing to a true and proper Christmas market on the cobbled streets of the former Victorian Distillery.

4 Taco Fest

Unlike the other fests on this list, this is the only one I have yet to repeat. June is a busy month for festivals and sometimes you just have to pick and choose how you spend your time. But I love tacos and a whole festival dedicated to them is a-okay in my books.

5 Brunch Fest

This festival also in June gives you your fill of breakfast themed foods. I recommend going to a early session to avoid lines and missing out on some favourite brunch items.

A festival is only second to a really good farmer's market, but what have I missed? Any honourable mentions that should be noted?

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I F*#@ing Love Tacos {Fest}

I've always known that I like tacos, but recently I had an epiphany; I f*#@ing LOVE tacos. What's not to love? Fresh ingredients, light fluffy shells, lime zest, YUM! So obvi when I heard TasteToronto was hosting Taco Fest I bought tickets. I bought tickets the first day they went on sale. Then all I had to do was wait, like a month! But it was so worth it. Taco Fest was everything I hoped and expected it to be. 

Similar to Mac n' Cheese Fest, upon entering you purchase a set of tickets that can then be traded in at any of the stalls in exchange for food and drink.

As per our M.O. @qkristen2 and I wandered the area taking it all it and making our game plan. Upon entry we were given an 'Official Menu' for the event and it was super helpful. It helped us decide where to go, what to get, and how many tickets it cost all before stepping a foot in line. I think this helped with crowd control and making things run smoothly at each booth.

Mexican Street Corn and Tacos de Carnitas

Taco Primavera

Taco de Pastor Horneado

Taco de Nopal con Frijol and more Mexican Street Corn

Cauliflower Taco

Charred Eggplant Taco and looks like pulled pork??

Jerk Chicken Taco

Dessert Taco

Gourmet Ice Pops, Coconut and Cinnamon

Soaking up the festive atmosphere we found shady spots to get out of the heat and enjoyed some of the non food amenities. It was a great location at 99 Sudbury, having both indoor and outdoor stalls.

Bag of Churros

Writing this post has made me salivate all over my keyboard and have a hard hankering for some tacos!!!

What's your favourite kind of food festival? 

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