July is peak season for food events in Toronto. From rib fest and oyster fests to night markets, block parties, and more, there are lots of options to choose from.
Here are all the Toronto food events you need to have on your radar in July.
Toronto Ribfest
Spend the Canada Day long weekend eating BBQ, riding the midway, and watching live performances at this annual event!
When: June 28, 3 pm to 10 pm; June 29, July 1 and 2, 11 am to 10 pm
Where: Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke
Taste of Regent Park
This weekly family-friendly event, presented by the Regent Park Community Food Centre, is offered every Wednesday until August 29 in the green space (aka the “Big Park”) and promises an affordable produce market in addition to a pay-what-you-can community meal.
When: Wednesdays from July 3 to August 28, 5 pm to 8 pm
Where: Toronto Regent Park, 203 Sackville Green, Toronto
Price: Pay-what-you-can
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The Toronto Fringe Festival is returning to the city this week. And with it comes the transformation of one of downtown’s beloved outdoor rinks into an equally-beloved (giant) patio space. POSTSCRIPT patio will be taking over the rink at 275 Bathurst Street in alignment with the beginning of the arts festival: July 3.
Where: Harry Gairey Rink – 275 Bathurst Street
When: July 3 to 14, 2019
Pizza in the Park with Pizzeria Libretto, Banjara & Beau’s
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The community pizza night promises Neapolitan pizzas from Pizzeria Libretto, veggie dishes from Banjara Indian Cuisine, Greek pastries from Filosophy Espresso Bar, Syrian treats from Newcomer Kitchen, and refreshments from Angie’s Juicery.
When: July 4 and August 8 from 6 pm to 8 pm,
Where: Christie Pits Park, 750 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Markham Rotary Ribfest
Ribbers, food trucks, a beer garden, live entertainment, and more! Now in its 15th year, this annual event returns to downtown Markham for a weekend of BBQ and beers! Admission is $2 per person.
When: July 5 to 7, 2019
Where: 179 Enterprise Boulevard, East Parking Lot, Markham
See also
- A&W is giving away FREE root beer across Canada on July 20
- An outdoor downtown hockey rink is about to turn into a giant patio
- North America's largest halal food festival is coming to Toronto on July 20
Summerlicious
Now in its 16th year, the city-wide promotion is an opportunity to get a thorough sampling at some of Toronto’s top restaurants at exceptional value. Lunch menus are priced at $23, $28, and $33, while dinner menus are priced at $33, $43, and $53.
When: July 5 to July 21
Where: Restaurants across Toronto
Price: Lunch menus priced at $23, $28, and $33 and dinner is $33, $43, and $53
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Taste of Lawrence
This three-day food and cultural festival is hosted by the Wexford Heights BIA and is billed as Scarborough’s largest street festival.
When: July 5, 6 pm to 11 pm; July 6, 11 am to 11 pm; July 7, 11 am to 7 pm
Where: Wexford Heights, Lawrence Avenue East from Warden Avenue to Birchmount Road.
Price: Admission is free.
The Foodie Festival
Not only is admission FREE for this food fest, but so are the samples from a selection of local restaurants and vendors.
When: July 5
Where: Albion Library, 1515 Albion Road, Etobicoke
Price: Admission is free
Junction Night Market
Billed as a community food festival benefiting programs that promote access to local food, this event promises an abundance of food and brews all priced for $5 per serving.
When: July 6, 7 pm to 11 pm
Where: Pacific Avenue, North of Dundas Street, Toronto
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Fusion of Taste Festival
The Albion Islington Square Business Improvement Area hosts this multicultural festival featuring food and art all day long.
When: July 7, noon to 9:30 pm
Where: Albion Islington Square, 925 Albion Road, Etobicoke
Price: Admission is free
Night It Up!
The annual night market returns to Markham Civic Centre over the second weekend in July and is bringing together more than 100 booths dishing out everything from ramen burgers and matcha shaved ice all the way to deep fried ice cream.
When: July 12, 7 pm to midnight; July 13, 2 pm to midnight; July 14, 2 pm to 8 pm
Where: Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham
Vaughan Pizza Fest
Pizza, music, and beer! The triple threat is the premise for this massive food festival taking place just north of Toronto this summer. Vaughan Pizza Fest, happening mid-July, promises to be the epic pizza party ever… even bigger and better than last year.
When: July 12 to 14, 2018
Where: Revel (Formerly Interchange) Park, 1 Commerce Street, Vaughan
Price: Ticket prices range and tickets are available online
Free Root Beer
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For the burger chain, Free Root Beer Day is an annual excuse to dish out its signature cane sugar-sweetened soft drink overflowing with flavours of sarsaparilla and birch root.
When: July 20, 2019
Where: A&W Restaurants across Canada
Halal Food Festival Toronto
Now in its seventh year, the event is billed as “North America’s largest halal food festival,” and returns to The International Centre in Mississauga for the weekend of July 20 and 21.
When: July 20, 10 am to 10 pm; July 21 10 am to 8 pm
Where: The International Centre, Entrance 5, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
Price: Admission is $5
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Ontario Oyster Festival
Taking place at the Oyster Garden (aka patio) at Rodney’s Oyster House, doors open at 1 pm. Craft beer and fine wine, Oyster shucking and seafood, and the music of Horshack will ring through the space. And the event will go until the beer runs out.
When: July 21, 1 pm ’til the beer is gone
Where: Rodney’s Oyster House, 469 King Street West, Toronto
Price: General admission is $37.37, available online
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Pizza Fest
From the same folks behind Taco Fest and Brunch Fest in Toronto, this festival deals in cheesy triangles from heaven. Expect a wide spectrum of Italian eats ranging from pasta and meatballs and beyond… not to mention cocktails and wine.
When: July 19 to 21
Where: Ontario Place
Tickets: Available online
Toronto’s Festival of Beer
Toronto’s Festival of Beer is back for a weekend full of beers, bands, and food in 2019. And in addition to hundreds of brews, seriously good eats, and plenty of #BeerLove, look forward to Ja Rule and Ashanti headlining the marquee during the festival.
When: July 26 to 28
Where: Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Price: Tickets on sale now from $60
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