YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST & COOLEST SUMMER EVENTS

2018 SUPERGUIDE for SUMMER and FALL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS in , GTA and SOUTHERN

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Broadcast Media Division Producer to Celebrate SUMMER! Joey Cee ..Joey Cee, Publisher & Editor HOToronto Digital Magazines are published on-line by JCO Communications Inc., The GTA is buzzing this summer with so much to do and see! It’s hot and it’s getting hotter! Mississauga, Ontario Whether it’s for the chance of just getting out into the great outdoors away from your patio or out Tel: 905-593-1608 Fax: 905-820-9512 E-mail: [email protected] to experience the many cultures dotting the Toronto and GTA landscape through food, music and dance - Toronto has it all! TorontoOnDemand.com HOToronto Magazine is celebrating it’s 24th year. And throughout those we have been here to help The information on establishments and special venues listed or mentioned in this publication is guide you through the maze of events ready for you to experience and explore. For more than two compiled from all available, and considered to be reliable sources. The publisher does not assume re- decades we’ve been covering festivals and other entertaining events, keeping you informed about sponsibility for omissions, errors or changes print- what’s ed. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information provided at time of publishing. Due to happening in the city and around the GTA. Throughout the year we continue to offer a host of online the nature of the venues, information may change after date of publication. magazines including GALAvanting Magazine, CURTAINS UP (for theatre-goers) and SHOWS & This publication does not endorse or recommend the establishments listed or advertised. However, EXHIBITIONS. ALL are downloadable and free to subscribers. most establishments are listed on proven merit and therefore recommended for publication. You may no- tify the publisher in writing, by fax or by e-mail, of any To catch the latest version of our current online magazines, which are updated periodically, look at changes or additions found in this publication. the top of the page for the issue code or for a new cover. Or, simply go to www.TorontoOnDemand. No part of this publication may be reproduced, duplicated or electronically stored in part or whole com and click on “Festivals” to link to the new online magazines. without the written permission of the publisher.

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SUMMER/FALL FESTIVALS GUIDE 2018

June 1 -3 June 23 - 24 ceptional international food options, DUNDAS WEST FEST BUD LIGHT DREAMS you’re sure to find your new favourite Dundas Street West RBC Echo Beach cuisine. Take a break between meals Dufferin St. and Dovercourt Rd. with midway rides and two live enter- June 29 - July 2 tainment stages. June 15 - 17 TORONTO RIB FEST CHIN PICNIC Centennial Park July 6 - 22 Little Italy District SUMMERLICIOUS 2018 July 4 - 15 Various restaurants in Toronto June 16 FRINGE FESTIVAL toronto.ca HIGHLAND CREEK VILLAGE “TORONTO’S THEATRE Spend two weeks visiting over 200 FESTIVAL FESTIVAL” restaurants across Toronto, tasting Highland Creek Village, Scarborough Various Locations food made by Toronto’s finest chefs. fringetoronto.com Indulge yourself in mouth-watering June 16 - 17 The Fringe Festival is the largest meals from around the world, all while TORONTO INTERNATIONAL theatre festival in Toronto. More than staying in Toronto. With exceptional DRAGON BOAT RACE 145 stage productions from across prix fixe prices and three-course FESTIVAL and the world gather in dining, your 2018 summer has never Centre Island to showcase their looked tastier. art. With over 30 venues in Toronto, June 21 - 24 there is truly something for everyone. July 6 - 29 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY / All performances are under $12 so 30TH ANNUAL BEACHES INDIGENOUS ARTS FESTIVAL finding the next Broadway hit won’t INTERNATIONAL JAZZ Historic break the bank. Performances include FESTIVAL everything from dramas and musi- East & Woodbine Park June 22 - 24 cals to comedy and improv. Special beachesjazz.com FESTIVAL programming is also included for Celebrating its 30th year, the Beach- WEEKEND families at FringeKids! With free en- es Jazz Festival promises to be a Church + Wellesley Village tertainment, phenomenal shows and world-class event. This international food venues, this is truly a festival you festival is host to an annual audience June 22 - 24 don’t want to miss! of one million jazz lovers from across REDPATH WATERFRONT the globe. With performances by FESTIVAL July 6 - 8 newcomers and favourites, there is BURGERMANIA sure to be something for everyone. This celebration of music features a June 23 - 24 dynamic roster, multiple stages and GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL July 6 - 27 gourmet food to keep up your energy. CULTURA FESTIVAL The best part, all performances are 5100 Yonge Street Mel Lastman Square free!

June 23 - 24 July 6 - 8 July 7 FAIRBANK SUMMERFEST TASTE OF LAWRENCE DANCEFORTH STREET PARTY Eglinton Avenue West FESTIVAL Lynn Avenue to Woodbine Avenue Dufferin to Ronald Streets Lawrence Avenue East, Birchmount to Warden July 7 June 23 tasteoflawrence.com AFROFEST PORT UNION WATERFRONT Scarborough’s largest street festival Woodbine Park FESTIVAL hosts a cultural flavour experience afrofest.ca Port Union Village Common Park from every community in the Toronto Since 1989, Afrofest has been a To- area. Join more than 200,000 locals ronto tradition and the largest free Af- June 23 and tourists as they enrich them- rican music festival in ! JUNCTION SUMMER SOLSTICE selves in the diversity and multicultur- With performances focused around FESTIVAL alism of the Wexford Heights BIA and the culture and sounds of Africa, this Village the Scarborough community. Spend weekend long event promises to be three days exploring beautiful flavours amazing. Relax while listening to the and heritages from across the globe. seasoned performers on the main With over 130 street vendors and ex- stage and dance the night away to local drumming groups. Take a stroll July 14 - 15 July 21 - 22 through the marketplace for food, FESTIVAL OF INDIA TORONTO DIVERSITY arts, crafts, and the children’s cre- FESTIVAL ative village, all while diving into rich festivalofindia.ca David African culture and music in the heart The Festival of India is sure to amaze. of Toronto. This two day, free festival will kick off July 21 - 22 with a euphoric parade down Yonge MUHTADI INTERNATIONAL July 7 - 8 Street and continue with acclaimed DRUMMING FESTIVAL 14TH ANNUAL music, dance and drama performan- TD SALSA ON ST. CLAIR ces. A bustling South Asian Bazaar, Dundas Street East St. Clair Ave. West (between Christie exhibits on ancient spiritual culture, Street & Winona Drive) traditional face painting and outdoor July 26 salsaintoronto.com yoga, are only a few of the many LGBT TORONTO FILM The TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival diverse activities to partake in. FESTIVAL started as a local two-day event and Imagine Cinemas Carlton has grown into one of the largest Latin July 15 -16 20 Carlton Street festivals in Canada. The 14th annual TORONTO DRAGON FESTIVAL event transforms a stretch of St. Clair July 26 - 29 Avenue West into Canada’s hottest TORONTO BURLESQUE salsa party. July 18 - 19 FESTIVAL CBC KIDS’ DAYS Revival Bar & July 13 - 15 CBC Building torontoburlesquefestival.com INDY TORONTO This free, kid focused event brings The 11th Annual Toronto Burlesque @ Lakeshore Blvd.W. two days of activities, arts and crafts, Festival is returning to the Revival Bar and live performances by fan favou- and MOD Club! Four days of sizzling July 12 – August 4 rites of CBC Kids. The whole family is performances, parties and talent from TORONTO SUMMER invited to take over the CBC building across the globe, promise to excite MUSIC FESTIVAL for two days of fun and excitement! and impress everyone! Explore the Koerner Hall and other venues world of burlesque at this star stud- torontosummermusic.com July 20 - 21 ded, talent-infused festival! The Toronto Summer Music Festival BOLLYWOOD MONSTER is the most highly anticipated classi- MASHUP July 27 - August 3 cal music event of the year. Festival Mississauga Celebration Square WARD’S ISLAND FIRE PARADE features international artists, master- bollywoodmonstermashup.com Ward’s Island Park, Toronto classes, lectures and free outreach One of Mississauga’s largest South concerts. Asian festivals is back for another July 28 year of celebration and culture. Join OSSFEST July 14 - August 4 the festivities at Mississauga’s Cel- Ossington Village 51st TORONTO ebration Square, for the Canadian Ossington and Queen Streets CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL premiere of international Bollywood Various Locations performers and world class music. July 28 torontocaribbeancarnival.com This diverse event showcases Missis- ALOHAFEST TORONTO Prepare to be amazed by the colours, sauga’s strong South Asian popula- Mel Lastman Square lights, costumes, music and experi- tion with performances by Bollywood ence that is the largest cultural festival stars, KidZone activities, a Monster July 28 - 29 of its kind in North America. the FoodFest, shopping and more! THE GUILD ALIVE WITH Toronto Caribbean Festival! People CULTURE ARTS FESTIVAL from around the world travel to Toronto July 21 each year to celebrate the Caribbean BIG ON BLOOR FESTIVAL 201 Pkwy. Scarborough in this world famous festival. 2018 Bloor Street (Dufferin to Lansdowne) marks the 51st anniversary, so this bigonbloorfestival.com July 29 year promises to be bigger and better This two-day summer event presented ALBION ISLINGTON than ever before. Check out all the along car-free Bloor Street is sure to FUSION OF TASTE FESTIVAL amazing events happening through- be fun! Join up to 100,000 people as Albion Islington Square out the four weeks of the festival, they celebrate local arts and culture, fusionoftaste.com including the parade, annual ball, while enjoying community activities, This free event has more than 100 art- showcases, street dancing and more! displays and exhibitions. There’s ists and will showcase the diversity of something for everyone! the Albion Islington BIA. With creative and tasty food provided by more than 60 vendors, live music and children’s games, this promises to be a day of celebrates the finest brews but also August 3 - 4 multicultural fun for everyone. Canada’s rich brewing history. With TD MOSAIC SOUTH ASIAN more than 300 brands to choose from, HERITAGE FESTIVAL OF July 22 you’re sure to find a new favourite! MISSISSAUGA YOUTH DAY TORONTO 2018 This age 19+ event also features a Mississauga Celebration Square Yonge-Dundas Square main stage with daily performances, a mosaicfest.com youthdayglobal.com/toronto/ grilling tent with tips and tricks and the The 13th Mosaic South Asian Festival Youth Day Toronto is a free day dedi- World of Beer Pavilion. brings the biggest line-up ever. The cated to celebrating and showcasing Rising Star musical competition fea- the art of young people across the July 27 - 29 turing young artists will be back. And country. With some 40,000 visitors, COLLINGWOOD you can enjoy some tasty food as you Youth Day is a day full of entertain- ELVIS FESTIVAL watch the performances. ment with two stages, a street market Various locations in Collingwood and gallery devoted to the music, collingwoodelvisfestival.com August 3 - 6 dance, art, photography, fashion and The Collingwood Elvis Festival is a sa- TORONTO FOOD TRUCK film of Canada’s youth. Join the festivi- lute to the legendary career and life of FESTIVAL ties in the heart of downtown Toronto Elvis Presley. Spend the weekend with Woodbine Park at Yonge-Dundas Square, and share family and the world’s most celebrated canadianfoodtruckfestivals.com/toronto in the celebration of positive achieve- musical icon. Have a fun summer trip Better grab some napkins, because ments. “BE PART OF IT!” to historic downtown Collingwood. this summer never tasted so good! Woodbine Park will be full of the best July 22 JULY 28 - AUGUST 16 food trucks around! Grab a must-eat 15TH Annual CNE HORSECAPADES and enjoy entertainment by Toronto’s BRAZILFEST TORONTO Exhibition Place best local talent and live-eating Park theex.com challenges. brazilfest.ca The CNE’s Horsecapades is back for The rhythms of Brazil will be another year of magic and fun. This August 3 - 6 celebrated at this multicultural event event is for the young and young at ISLAND SOUL that showcases Toronto’s diversity with heart, to explore the world of horses! high-quality performers and bands. An interactive program includes learn- harbourfrontcentre.com Get a taste of Brazil with traditional ing about horses, direct interaction Head down to the water for some Is- Brazilian-style foods and have fun with with horses and more! land Soul! Experience the rich legacy the whole family in the dedicated fam- of Caribbean music, while moving to ily area. A range of music and dance AUGUST the beat of reggae, soca and calypso from across Brazil will be featured to music. This event has become a piv- satisfy all tastes and celebrate the rich August 2 otal part of the Toronto music scene! culture of Brazil! 11th Annual HART HOUSE CRAFT August 3 - 6 July 26 - 28 Hart House Quad SCARBOROUGH RIBFEST 30TH BEACHES harthouse.ca INTERNATIONAL JAZZ The 11th Annual Hart House Craft scarboroughribfest.com FESTIVAL STREETFEST Beer Festival is a Toronto beer lover’s This foodfest is sure to get your taste Queen Street East dream! The festival features only the buds going as you chow down on (Woodbine to Beech) finest in Canadian craft breweries, as delicious ribs, hot dogs, corn on the beachesjazz.com well as BBQ. With each ticket pur- cob and more! While you enjoy a rack Streetfest is a staple of chased, you get eight beer-sample of ribs, partake in the midway rides, International Jazz Festival, showcas- tickets, a take-home sapling glass and skill-testing games and karaoke com- ing the finest in Swing, Big Band, a plate of BBQ. petition. Take a stroll through the beer Dixieland, Smooth, Fusion, Afro- garden or get some shopping done at Cuban and Soul sounds. With over 45 August 3 any of the many vendor tables. bands entertaining the crowds, music LAKESHORE MARDI GRAS enthusiasts from near and far gather Col. Samuel Smith Park, August 4 to celebrate and groove to the music. Lakeshore near Humber College GRANDE PARADE TORONTO CARIBBEAN July 26 - 29 August 3 - 4 CARNIVAL TORONTO’S TORONTO INTERNATIONAL Exhibition Place FESTIVAL OF BEER YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place Nathan Phillips Square beerfestival.ca Toronto’s Festival of Beer not only August 4 - 5 August 9 - 12 Scottish heritage in the small and VELD MUSIC FESTIVAL BOOTS AND HEARTS beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario. With Park MUSIC FESTIVAL a ton to do and see, it will feel like veldmusicfestival.com Burl’s Creek Event Grounds you have travelled to Scotland! Kids’ The party begins at VELD Music Fes- Oro-Medonte, Ontario activities, dance lessons, live High- tival! The electronic music festival has bootsandhearts.com land dancing, singing, the Highland brought in huge headliners such as Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! Games, and all the kilts will transport Zedd, Major Lazer and Future. Tickets The music festival brings the country you into Scottish culture. Don’t forget are for both days, and VIP packages vibes to just north of the GTA in Oro- to try the haggis! can be purchased. Grab your dancing Medonte. Featuring both international shoes and be prepared to wear them stars and up-and-comers, this three- August 10 - 12 out, as you’ll be dancing all night long! day event is filled with excitement. HABARI AFRICA FESTIVAL From concerts all day to parties all Harbourfront Centre August 4 - 6 night, this summer camping trip is the harbourfrontcentre.com THE PIRATE FESTIVAL perfect way to spend your summer. The Habari Africa Festival is a multi- Marden Park, disciplinary music and arts event Guelph, Ontario August 9 - 19 that showcases the diverse culture thepiratefestival.com MANIFESTO of Africa. Enjoy a weekend of African The Pirate Festival is sure to be excit- Multiple Venues musical performances, workshops, art ing for the whole family! Become a and food. pirate for a day and explore the vast August 9 - 12 activities featured at the festival, which BROCKVILLE RIBFEST August 11 - 12 include kids’ activities, bouncy cas- Hardy Park ROUNDHOUSE tles, archery and more! With perfor- CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL mances, magic shows, live music and August 9 - 19 food and drink, this is a perfect way to SUMMERWORKS craftbeerfest.ca spend a summer weekend! PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL The Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival, Various Locations hosted by Steam Whistle Brewing, is August 5 summerworks.ca perfect for sampling Ontario’s fin- TASTE OF INDIA FOOD The SummerWorks Performance Fes- est craft brews and tasting delicious FESTIVAL tival is perfect for some late-summer meals from Toronto’s best food trucks. Nathan Phillips Square fun, as it showcases the work of both Stop by for a relaxing weekend of up-and-comers and seasoned veter- good beer and good food. August 5 - 6 ans. The festival features unique proj- JAMBANA ects over the 11 days, as well as artist August 10 - 12 ONE WORLD FESTIVAL workshops, performance experiments ARTWALK IN THE SQUARE Rose Theatre and CAA Centre, and nightly parties. Celebrate art at Town Square Brampton various locations across the city! CF Shops, torontoreggae.ca The Jambana One World Festival will August 9 - 12 August 10 - 12 feature both Canadian and interna- JERK FEST – WOODBRIDGE RIB FEST tional reggae artists who will keep you JERK FOOD FESTIVAL Woodbridge Fairgrounds, Vaughan entertained all day. Experience the Centennial Park, Etobicoke globe through the sights, sounds and jerkfestival.ca August 10 - 12 tastes at this huge festival featuring Head on down to Centennial Park in TASTE OF THE DANFORTH reggae, soca, jazz, gospel and more. Etobicoke for four days of non-stop Danforth Ave. East fun! Feast on savoury jerk food while tasteofthedanforth.com August 5 - 12 jamming out to the many performers Travel down to GreekTown on the DUSK DANCES throughout the festival. With kids’ ac- Danforth for three days of culture, cui- tivities and a selection of vendors and sine and contests. Join the thousands duskdances.ca displays, this is family friendly event! of people from around the world who This outdoor dance festival brings the flock to GreekTown for this renowned world of dance to your own backyard. August 10 - 12 festival. Break some plates, play some With high-quality performances from FERGUS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL games, explore the sportszone and all dance styles throughout the park, & HIGHLAND GAMES taste the delicious food offered by there is something new to see around CW Community Sportsplex a variety of vendors. You and 1.65 each corner. All dances are inspired Fergus, Ontario million annual attendees can become by the natural environment and audi- fergusscottishfestival.com Greek for a Day! ences are encouraged to pay what The 73rd Fergus Scottish Festival & they can. Highland Games celebrates local LABOUR DAY WEEKEND AT

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PRESENT THIS COUPON UPON ENTRY TO RECEIVE $2 OFF GENERAL ADMISSION. *Oer may not be combined with any other festival promotions. This coupon has no cash value. Coupon valid for general admission only. August 11 - 12 Celebration Square with music, danc- August 18 - 19 SWEETERY ing and food! Top Italian performers, 16TH FESTIVAL OF SOUTH David Pecaut Square emerging Italian-Canadian artists and ASIA a variety of music will keep you danc- BIA, August 11 ing, and culinary experts will whip up Gerrard Street East PAWS IN THE PARK the finest in Italian cuisine, with cook- Get to the Festival of South Asia for an Woodbine Park ing demonstrations, samplings and authentic cultural experience, reflect- Lakeshore and Coxwell more! Heritage and the arts are the ing Indian, Afghani, Pakistani, Bengali main focus at this huge Italian event! and Sri Lankan cultures. Enjoy danc- August 11 ing, fashion shows and live entertain- THE FEAST OF ST. LAWRENCE August 17 - 19 ment. Major attractions include the St. Lawrence Market SMALL WORLD MUSIC Bollywood Pop-Up Museum and the Market Street FESTIVAL Culture Alley. Harbourfront Centre August 11 August 18 - 19 GHANAFEST August 17 - 19 TORONTO DUNDAS CACTUS FESTIVAL CHINATOWN FESTIVAL Bathurst Street Dundas, Ontario West of Spadina Avenue (between St. dundascactusfestival.ca Andrew Street and Sullivan Street) August 11 The Dundas Cactus Festival is a fam- chinatownbia.com THE ROSE PICNIC ily event focused around the commu- The Chinatown Festival becomes nity coming together. The event will bigger and better each year! With feature a main stage with the hottest traditional food, dragon/lion dances, August 11 bands, a fun zone, midway, parade Kung Fu performances and vendors, ELECTRIC ISLAND and the tastiest food around! this is sure to be two days of excite- Hanlon’s Point, ment and fun. August 17 - 19 August 11 - 12 PORT CREDIT BUSKERFEST August 18 VEGANDALE FOOD AND DRINK portcreditbuskerfest.com RASTAFEST FESTIVAL The Port Credit Buskerfest is an inter- Toronto Plaza Hotel Garrison Commons, Fort York national festival dedicated to street rastafest.com performers. It’s circus-like perfor- Rastafest is Canada’s largest celebra- August 16 - 19 mances throughout Port Credit, Mis- tion of Rastafarian heritage and cul- HAVELOCK JAMBOREE sissauga’s waterfront will be non-stop. ture.The event features music, dance, HCJ, County Road 48 Be in awe of the talent and eccentric ancestral drumming, arts and crafts, characters that appear at the festival food and more! August 17 - September 3 and have a visit to the kidszone dur- CNE (THE EX) ing the three-day event. August 18 CANADIAN NATIONAL TOMMY THOMPSON PARK EXHIBITION August 17 - 19 BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL Exhibition Place 30th MARKHAM butterflyfest.ca JAZZ FESTIVAL Late August is the perfect time to spot August 17 - 18 Main Street, Unionville Monarch butterflies before they start WHEELS ON THE DANFORTH markhamjazzfestival.com their annual migration. Tommy Thomp- Oakridge Park, Toronto The Markham Jazz Festival is back son Park is the perfect place to catch wheelsonthedanforth.ca again for their 30th anniversary! This a glimpse of these beautiful creatures. The Wheels on the Danforth Festival free event presents all the best that The Butterfly Festival will include na- kicks off with a free movie in the park jazz has to offer with a variety of ven- ture hikes, educational displays and on Friday, followed by the car show ues featuring new and experienced discovery centres so visitors can get on Saturday. This family friendly event jazz artists. to know the more than 55 species of includes cars galore, kids’ zone, live butterflies within the park stage performances and more. Per- August 18 - 19 fect for a late-August activity. CAMP WAVELENGTH August 19 - 20 Garrison Common, Fort York CARIVAUGHAN 2018 August 17 - 18 Woodbridge Fairgrounds MISSISSAUGA ITALFEST: August 18 - 19 carifestival.com FERRAGOSTO IN THE CITY FIGMENT TORONTO CariVaughan is bringing the Caribbe- Mississauga Celebration Square Park an to Vaughan with its family friendly mississaugaitalfest.com Dufferin south of Bloor Street event that featujres dancing, singing Experience Italy at Mississauga and cuisine from Caribbean culture! August 19 to celebrating the many benefits that August 26 TD SONGS OF SUMMER coconuts provide. This free event fea- iHEARTRADIO MMVA’S Downtown Oakville tures over 70 vendors dealing with co- Main Stage oakvillejazz.com conut as food, in wellness programs, The free event offers entertainment and as native merchandise from Asia from a variety of music genres, per- and Pan America. Taste and shop at August 28 - September 3 forming and visual art experiences, the same time as you learn about the ASHKENAZ FESTIVAL as well as shopping and food. More diverse use of the coconut. Harbourfront Centre than 40 artists will perform on the festival’s six stages! August 25 - 26 August 28 SCARBOROUGH IMPORTFEST 2018 August 19 AFRO-CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL Metro Toronto Convention Centre CITYFEST PARC ROSE 2018 Scarborough Civic Centre (Albert importfest.com Campbell Square) Importfest is Canada’s largest cityfest.ca scarboroughafrocarifest.com modified car show! This year’s show Cityfest is a festival dedicated to For a fun-filled two days, head to the promises to be the biggest yet with presenting local artists with live Scarborough Afro-Caribbean Festival an estimated 20,000 attendees! See music, food trucks, fun activities and to celebrate the diverse culture of hundreds of imported cars and walk vendors. The event takes place at this community. With performances through the many exhibits featuring Canoe Landing Park and the line-up by international and local performers, accessories, tuning and lifestyles! includes DJs and local talent. dance lessons, kids’ activities, mouth- With special guests and performers, watering cuisine, vendors and more, this is sure to be the perfect day for August 19 you’re sure to fall in love with the rich any car enthusiast. OPEN STREETS TORONTO culture that makes up this community. Street August 30 - September 2 August 25 - 26 August 19 PAN AMERICAN FOOD AND Metro Toronto Convention Centre WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Evergreen Brick Works Yonge and Dundas Square August 30 - September 2 Bayview Avenue near Todmorden AFRICAN FASHION WEEK Mills Park August 25 - 26 TORONTO TAMIL FEST 2018 Globe and Mail Centre August 24 - 25 Markham Road 351 King St. CIDER FESTIVAL Between McNicoll Avenue and afwt.ca Sherbourne Common Passmore Avenue Head to the Globe and Mail Centre Dockside Drive near for one of Canada’s most recognized August 25 - 26 fashion shows. The week-long event August 24 - 26 PAN AMERICAN dedicated to celebrating achieve- TAIWANFEST FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL ments in the African Fashion Indus- Harbourfront Centre Yonge-Dundas Square try, presents the latest pieces by harbourfrontcentre.com panamfest.com up-and-coming fashion students as The Taiwanfest features enticing The 6th Pan American Food and they showcase their work alongside performances and tasty food from Music Festival returns for another industry professionals. Taiwan and beyond! Enjoy exhibits year. This is Canada’s only annual and culture at this beautiful festival. free event that celebrates the Western August 31 - September 2 Hemisphere’s rich diversity of cuisine, MUSLIMFEST August 24 - 26 music and art! Help encourage and Mississauga Celebration Square SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY explore the growing cultural identity of muslimfest.com MUTICULTURAL FESTIVAL Canada and the 40 other countries of MuslimFest celebrates the best in Confederation Park, Scarborough North, Central and South America and Muslim arts and entertainment. The the Caribbean. Experience the food, event features some 80 local and August 24 - 26 music and dance that this energetic international artists who showcase KOREAN HARVEST FEST festival has to offer. their talent in various areas. In addi- Mel Lastman Square, tion, there will be comedy shows, a August 25 multicultural bazaar, a kid’s carnival, August 25 - 26 BLOORCOURT FESTIVAL and more! COCONUT FESTIVAL CANADA Bloorcourt Village David Pecaut Square Bloor Street West and Montrose coconutfestival.ca Avenue The Coconut Festival is dedicated

August 31 - September 3 ing with the Toronto Blues Society to September 7 - 9 CANADA’S LARGEST RIBFEST co-present some of Canada’s hottest CELEBRATION OF NATIONS Spencer Smith Park blues bands. So come on down to the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Burlington, Ontario. Harbourfront Centre for some spicy Hamilton, Ontario. food and sizzling jazz. firstontariopac.ca August 31 - September 3 A celebration of Indigenous art that HISPANIC FIESTA September 5 - 20 hopes to promote and raise aware- Mel Lastman Square CARIBBEAN TALES INTERNA- ness of the unique culture and heri- hispanicfiesta.com TIONAL FILM FESTIVAL tage of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Join the 36th year of Hispanic Fiesta, Various locations: The Royal Theatre, peoples within Canada. a celebration of Spanish and Latin- Scotiabank Theatre, TIFF Bell American art, food, music and enter- Lightbox September 7 - 9 tainment. Don’t miss this free event, caribbeantalesfestival.com 34th ANNUAL VEG FOOD FEST which features amazing performanc- The Caribbean Tales International Harbourfront Centre es, exhibits and dances. Film Festival celebrates the talents harbourfrontcentre.com and culture of emerging and estab- Enlighten your taste buds! The larg- August 31 - September 3 lished Caribbean cinematographers. est vegetarian food festival in North ARTFEST: FALL FINE ART & The films present a diverse range of America is back for another three CRAFT SHOW stories that speak to the lives of those days of delectable plant-based creating them. Tickets range from $8 dishes prepared by top gourmet food artfestontario.com/toronto/ to $25. vendors. Experience the vegetarian This free outdoor art show, set in life for a day. Toronto’s Historic Distillery District, September 6 features the best painting, photogra- TORONTO BEACHES FILM September 7 - 9 phy, sculpture, crafts, live music and FESTIVAL SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE: more from Canada’s top artists. The , Beach District BLUES AND BBQ FESTIVAL Memorial Park-Port Credit August 31 - September 3 September 6 - 15 southsideshuffle.ca TORONTO INTERNATIONAL TORONTO INDEPENDENT The 20th annual Port Credit blues and BUSKERFEST ~ FOR EPILEPSY FILM FESTIVAL BBQ festival is back for another year Woodbine Park Imagine Cinemas Carlton of great jazz and scrumptious BBQ. torontobuskerfest.com torontoshort.com/toindie/ Four stages will feature the best of Go where fearless meets funny at the The Toronto Indie (or Toronto Inde- Canadian blues. You can swing to 2018 Toronto International Buskerfest! pendent Film Festival) offers a forum the beat as you chow down on the See jaw-dropping performances and for low- and no-budget films, allowing delicious food or just sit and enjoy the laugh your head off at spectacular new talent to showcase their films and show from the beer and wine gar- feats. The festival supports Epilepsy have the opportunity to be discov- dens. Toronto, so come on down for a day of ered. With more than 80 features and charity and fun! shorts presented over 10 days at the September 8 - 9 , you’re sure to find CABBAGETOWN ART AND August 31 - September 3 your new favourite flick. CRAFTS FESTIVAL DOWNSVIEW PARK RIBFEST Parliament & Wellesley Downsview Park September 6 - 16 cabbagetownfestival.org downsviewparkribfest.ca TORONTO INTERNATIONAL The Cabbagetown Festival will feature Top rib teams from across North FILM FESTIVAL (TIFF) a variety of events throughout the America will gather in Downsview Park Various Theatre Locations weekend including the kids zone, live to compete for the best ribs. Enjoy tiff.net entertainment and opening/closing tasty meals, rides, games and music Toronto’s biggest and most presti- ceremonies. It will also feature the at this summer ribfest. gious event is back for another year Cabbagetown Festival Arts & Crafts of bringing new films and up-and- Sale that will have beautiful hand- SEPTEMBER coming talent to people’s attention. made pieces for purchase. And fur- This highly anticipated event features ther, attendees can also go on historic September 4 - 7 the latest work by both established walking tours of the district and check HOT & SPICY FOOD FESTIVAL and new filmmakers. Over the 10 days out the short film and video festival Harbourfront Centre the festival runs, movie lovers, indus- happening at the same time. harbourfrontcentre.com try professionals, stars, and the media This year the festival will showcase gather to determine the best. Grab Canadian celebrity chefs, a food your tickets to see what may be the market and a ChiliKids cooking biggest box-office hits before anyone competition. Hot & Spicy is partner- else!

September 9 September 14 - 22 year of good food and good dancing. TORONTO BICYCLE MUSIC TORONTO BEER WEEK Enjoy the Polish folksongs as well as FESTIVAL Various locations Polka and Euro dance bands play- Park West, Etobicoke torontobeerweek.com ing on multiple stages. Amble along A festival dedicated to beer! What the Polish Artwalk. Taste delicious September 12 - 30 more could you want? The week of traditional food. Browse the 18 blocks NIAGARA GRAPE 100+ events celebrates the craft of of boutique shops. Other activities & WINE FESTIVAL beer-making and the brewers who include an art zone, car show and Montebello Park and various loca- do it. Authentic and flavourful beers midway areas, and it’s all free! tions in St. Catharines made by the best of them are fea- niagarawinefestival.com tured at various locations around the September 16 The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival city. Come by and enjoy! TORONTO GARLIC FESTIVAL features over 100 events including Artscape cellar door experiences, fresh food, September 15 torontogarlicfestival.ca parades and concerts. Festivities WANDERLUST 108 There is so much to do, see and take place in the historic and beau- CNE Bandshell taste at the Toronto Garlic Festival! tiful Montebello Park in downtown Exhibition Place Purchase rare garlic, taste the finest St. Catharines where you can enjoy dishes from local chefs, enjoy live exquisite wines and gourmet food. September 15 music, film screenings, speakers, CELTIC ISLAND cooking demos and more! Admission, September 8 Toronto Islands gives you access to everything you JESUS IN THE CITY PARADE could hope for at this garlic-themed Queen’s Park September 15 festival, including a garlic breath jesusinthecity.com PARK AND BARK DOG SHOW contest! Join thousands of worshippers at Parking Lot @ Davisville and Yonge this party-in-the-streets festival for a Streeets September 20 - 23 day of worship, music, joy and love. TORONTO PALESTINE The Jesus in the City Parade features September 15 - 16 FILM FESTIVAL floats, banners, costumes and more HEMPFEST CANNIBIS EXPO Various locations at this multicultural event. Queen Elizabeth Bldg. tpff.ca Exhibition Place The 11th Annual Toronto Palestine September 7 - 9 Film Festival is dedicated to bringing TASTE OF THE KINGSWAY September 16 Palestinian cinema, music, cuisine Bloor Street West (Prince Edward SUHAAG SHOW and culture to Toronto. The festival’s Drive to Montgomery Road) Toronto International Centre many events are presented at differ- thekingsway.ca ent locations throughout the city. The Taste of the Kingsway features September 16 international cuisine, live entertain- BLACK CREEK PIONEER September 20 - 29 ment and fresh food! More than 200 VILLAGE HARVEST FESTIVAL JFL 42 – TORONTO COMEDY exhibitors will be providing demon- Black Creek Pioneer Village FESTIVAL strations and tasty food. Two main blackcreek.ca Sony Centre and Various locations stages, midway rides, classic cars, Travel back in time to when German jfl42.com dancing and more make this a family- Mennonites settled in North America. The 10-day Just for Laughs Comedy fun weekend for all! This festival explores their pioneer- Festival will feature a range of come- ing ways. Learn how they made such dic performances. Passes covering September 14 - 16 delicious foods as ice cream, apple admission to all the shows as well butter and sausages without modern as individual tickets are available TORONTO UKRAINIAN appliances. Highlights of this family through TicketMaster. FESTIVAL friendly day include a quilt auction, Bloor West Village wagon rides, a rummage sale and September 22 toronto.ukrainianfestival.com pioneer demonstrations! TORONTO YOUTH SHORTS This largest Ukrainian festival in North FILM FESTIVAL America showcases the best in Ukrai- September 15 - 16 Innes College Cinema nian arts and culture and celebrates RONCESVALLES POLISH 2 Sussex Avenue the country’s rich history. In addition, FESTIVAL University of Toronto District includes performances from both Roncesvalles Ave (Queen St. West to local and international artists. The Dundas St. West) September 22 event is free and family friendly. polishfestival.ca PARK AND DOG SHOW - North America’s largest celebration EAST END of Polish culture is back for another Parking Lot - 721 Broadview Avenue September 22 - 23 into beautiful works of contemporary some new material at this show that CANADA KID FESTIVAL art and the city turns into an artistic allows you to shop while you learn and Mel Lastman Square playground. One night only, all night become inspired. See shows and get long, all free. creating at this DIY festival. September 22 - 23 QUEEN WEST ART CRAWL OCTOBER October 11 - 21 Queen St. West AGH BMO WORLD FILM and October 1 - 31 FESTIVAL queenwestartcrawl.com TORONTO Various Screening Locations The Queen West Art Crawl is a charita- CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL ble organization dedicated to the pro- Various locations October 13 - 14 motion of the art, culture and diversity torontochocolatefestival.com TORONTO SOUTH AFRICAN of Toronto’s Queen West. The Outdoor The Toronto Chocolate Festival is FILM FESTIVAL Art Exhibition is the main event in Trin- back for its 12th year so prepare your TIFF Bell Lightbox ity Bellwoods Park. It will feature the sweet tooth! One month dedicated to works of more than 200 artists vendors all things chocolate, this festival hosts October 17 - 21 as well as a wide selection of food a variety of entertaining events, all ImagiNATIVE FILM + MEDIA from food trucks. Also at the Art Crawl surrounding one ingredient: CHOCO- ARTS FESTIVAL will be a kids zone, live performances LATE! Discover chocolate in all its TIFF Bell Lightbox and interactive art. magnificent and tasty forms through events such as The Chocolate After- October 18 - 28 September 23 noon Tea at the King Edward Hotel INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL THE WORD ON THE STREET and The Amazing Chocolate Relay. OF AUTHORS Harbourfront Centre Harbourfront Centre thewordonthestreet.ca October 6 ifoa.org Experience the best of Canadian PARK AND BARK DOG SHOW - The Toronto International Festival of literature and authors at The Word on WEST END Authors is a celebration of writers, the Street Festival. Go to readings by Parking Lot - Bloor West Village readers, words and ideas. The festival, your favourite authors, participate in which brings together the world’s best discussions and activities and shop at October 10 - 16 writers of contemporary literature, will the marketplace for the best selection COMMFEST feature readings, interviews, discus- of Canadian books and magazines. Old Town Toronto sions, book signings and special Front St. West and Jarvis Street events. September 27 - 29 TORONTO OKTOBERFEST October 11 - 19 October 19 - 21 Ontario Place TORONTO AFTER DARK FLAMING STAR FESTIVAL torontooktoberfest.ca FILM FESTIVAL Crowne Plaza Toronto Aiport Hotel Join 5000 others dressed in dirndls Scotiabank Theatre and lederhosen at Toronto’s largest torontoafterdark.com October 19 - 23 Oktoberfest! This festival transports The Toronto After Dark Film Festival ESTDOCS FILM FESTIVAL you to , Germany, for two days is one of the world’s leading show- ESTONIAN DOCUMENTARY of festivities. Enter the Festhalle tent cases of new horror, cult, action and FILM FESTIVAL and enjoy the Bavarian Village with sci-fi movies. This 13th annual festival Various Screening Locations its authentic beer, delicious German features nine nights of thrilling film food, singing, dancing, lederhosen and interesting Q&A sessions. This October 20 - 21 and more! age 18+ event will feature a zombie- MACEDONIAN FILM FESTIVAL themed night, and Pub After Dark, a Imagine Cinemas Carlton September 29 social hour where fans can meet the 20 Carlton Street BRAVE T.O. filmmakers. Morningside Park October 20 - 21 390 Morningside Avenue October 11 -13 TORONTO SOUP FESTIVAL CREATIV FESTIVAL Garrison Commons, Fort York September 29 International Centre –Entrance 5 NUIT BLANCHE csnf.com Various Locations Citywide A shopping experience like no other! nbto.com Enjoy all things creative with the Nuit Blanche is one night from sunset Creativ Festival featuring exhibits on to sunrise where the city of Toronto sewing, knitting, beading, quilting, becomes a different place. Unex- scrapbooking, crafting and more! pected public spaces are transformed Get some new tips and tricks, and demonstrations and tastings. NOVEMBER November 9 - 11 November 24 SANTA CLAUS PARADE November 2 - 11 INDUCTION WEEKEND Downtown Parade Route 96th ROYAL AGRICULTURAL + LEGENDS CLASSIC WINTER FAIR The Hockey Hall of Fame November 24 Exhibition Place CAVALCADE OF LIGHTS royalfair.org November 15 - December 23 Nathan Phillips Square The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is TORONTO CHRISTMAS toronto.ca the largest combined indoor agricul- MARKET The annual holiday tradition, which tural fair and international equestrian The Historic Distillery District is back for another year of beautiful competition in the world. Celebrating lights, thrilling fireworks, live perfor- its 96th year, the Royal Fair is sure to November 22 - 25 mances, is the perfect kick off to the impress with its history alone. Head GOURMET FOOD & WINE EXPO holiday season! The official lighting of to the fair to experience the best in Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto’s Christmas tree and skating horsemanship, riding and breeding. North Building under the lights makes this the most Explore through the fair to see all the foodandwineexpo.ca magical evening of the year! best locally and internationally grown The 23rd Annual Food & Wine Expo food and veggies, as well as livestock. awaits! Travel on a food and beverage DECEMBER This family event has lots to do such journey by tasting gourmet internation- as see dog shows, enjoy live entertain- al cuisine and wines. The expo fea- December 1 ment, and experience the best in food tures celebrity chefs, more than 1,500 CANADA’S WALK OF FAME and lifestyle. wine, beer, spirits and food selections, FESTIVAL Sony Centre + Various Locations

POWERED BY CHOCOLATE! www.TorontoChocolateFestival.com October 1 - 31, 2018 can play against one of the great chess minds. Registration for these events is free. EAST COAST KITCHEN PARTY Princes’ Boulevard Fish, fritters, fiddles, and fun, Opening Weekend gets off to a “screeching” start with the CNE’s first-ever East Coast Kitchen Party. Enjoy delicious Maritimes cuisine from your favourite food trucks and craft beer breweries, East Coast wine and Newfoundland Screech! The event also features toe-tapping East Coast music, Newfoundland Screeching In and Oyster Shucking. Put this fun Canadian event on your must-see list.

AERIAL ACROBATIC & ICE SKATING SHOW Coca Cola Coliseum 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Coca-Cola Coliseum

CANADIAN NATIONAL Quatro, the CNE’s brand new aerial acrobatic and ice skating show, is themed around the Four Elements: wa- EXHIBITION (CNE) ter, fire, wind, earth and the dynamic interaction between the four forces of nature. Poetic, yet explosive, Quatro will Exhibition Place dazzle audiences with its exceptional artists performing www.theex.com to a unique blend of contemporary musical hits. World class circus artists and ice skaters from across the globe converge in Toronto for this extraordinary show. This year’s special guests include Vanessa Bauer, the 2018 Dancing August 17 - September 3 on Ice winner, and former Cirque du Soleil artist, Angela Kim. The show is directed by Melanie Royer. You can download the CNE brochure from their website at www.theex.com or from our website at Please Note: There is limited seating at the show. Doors will www.TorontoOnDemand.com close when the performance starts and when capacity has been reached. No re-entry. The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest community event and one of the top five INTERNATIONAL PERFORMERS agricultural fairs in North America. International Pavillion, Enercare Centre Founded in 1879, the CNE is affectionately embraced as an end-of-summer ritual by more than 1.5 million annual 69TH CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW visitors. You can find out more about the Ex’s history at CNE Grounds www.theex.com. Head to the CNE on Labour Day weekend for a show like never before! The 69th Canadian International Air Show will This year, the Canadian National Exhibition offers new be soaring over for another year of thrilling attractions as well as old favourites, and is sure to be an- loops and turns in this exciting demonstration of awe- other spectacular and fun event for everyone! inspiring feats!

2018 CNE HIGHLIGHTS CNE INNOVATION GARAGE Enercare Centre, Hall F CNE GAMING GARAGE Returning for another year of innovation and inspiration af- Enercare Centre, Hall F ter its spectacular debut at the 2016 CNE, the CNE Innova- The world of gaming will be coming to the CNE for three tion Garage will be better than before! The Emerging Inno- days only! The CNE Gaming Garage will be the place to vators Pitch Competition will return with the newest young play and watch eSports and Pinball. Compete alongside and creative innovators showcasing their work. Everything players of all skill levels for the chance to win a cash prize. in innovation from consumer products to coding workshops The Gaming Garage space will also include Video Game and keynote talks will be featured at the Garage, including Developers and Exhibitors, a Tabletop Gaming Library for the new Hackathon! you and your friends to play your favourite board game, and a Chess Grandmaster Challenge, where the audience KIDS’ WORLD West End, near Dufferin Gate Kids’ World offers a huge variety of kid friendly activities that are fun and exciting! With a kiddie midway, live en- tertainment, Pizza Nova Pizza Making, an Art Studio on KidStreet and so much more, Kids’ World is the perfect kid getaway!

BANDSHELL CONCERT SERIES Bandshell Park Jam out to concerts and performances spanning all musi- cal genres. Catching a concert at the Bandshell Park is the perfect way to end the day!

PARADES CNE Grounds Check out the parades happening throughout the CNE for amazing floats, beautiful costumes and colourful displays, including the daily Mardi Gras Parade, Warriors’ Day Parade and the Labour Day Parade.

FOOD TRUCK FRENZY AND CRAFT BEER FEST Princes’ Boulevard The Food Truck Frenzy and Craft Beer Fest are back! Enjoy the tastiest foods from Toronto’s best food trucks with 25 RISING STAR TALENT COMPETITION delicious options to choose from including three new trucks International Stage, Enercare Centre this year! Chow down on some Beavertails while sipping See the best up-and-coming talent at the Rising Star Talent on the finest craft beer from 12 master brewers! Competition. Artists ages 6-21 compete for the chance to Food trucks that will be participating in the 2018 Food be the CNE’s Rising Star! Truck Frenzy include: WALKS & TALKS • Dang Good BBQ – New! 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM • Bacon Nation Three fantastic walks at the 2018 CNE: • Busters Sea Cove • Burgatory The Heritage Walking Tour gives attendees a history of the • Gourmet Guyz CNE from 1879 to present day, highlighting key events and • Bake Three Fifty buildings. The CNE Ghost Walk gives participants a look • Beavertails into the spooky history of the fair. • SWAT (Sandwiches with a Twist) • Delight Bite ASIAN MARKET • feasTO August 30 – Sept. 3 • Tdots Naansence A popular tradition that dates back to the medieval • Spice Rack – New! Chinese Tang dynasty, Night Markets are a popular • The Colossal Onion • CORNehCOPIA community hotspot, which often embrace the daylight • Mustache Burger hours as well! In 2018, the CNE will stage its own bus- • Eva’s Original Chimneys tling beehive of interactive experiences in a colourful and • I Love Churros aromatic marketplace that will feature distinctive artisan • Pappas Greek “On Wheels” creations, fabulous food, and engaging entertainment • Philthy Phillys offerings. • Texas Tornado • Food Dudes LEGENDS OF THE SILK ROAD COME TO LIGHT • The Urban Smoke 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM • Toben Food By Design New this year! In celebration of the year of Canada-China Tourism, the CNE enlisted 50 artists with DDM Entertain- RIBFEST ment and Events to create seventeen illuminated larger- Bandshell Park than-life synthetic silk lanterns. These lanterns will stand The ever-popular Ribfest returns to Bandshell Park for stories-high in stature and create a luminous kaleidoscope another year of succulent, finger-licking ribs! Try a multi- of colour bringing the “CNE to light” in a dramatic new way. tude of flavours and recipes as rib masters compete to win “best rib recipe”! ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES PAVILION Queen Elizabeth Building Oh, Canada creates such beautiful things! The Arts Crafts and Hobbies Pavilion showcases 63,000 square feet of distinctive Canadian collectibles, including art, crafts, clothing, hobbies, specialty foods, home wares, jewellery and leather goods.

AT HOME PAVILION Hall A, Enercare Centre The At Home Pavilion features 105,000 square feet of THE INFAMOUS FOOD BUILDING home-related products and services including furniture and appliances, lifestyle, leisure and personal care mer- Each year, more than one million people visit the Toronto chandise, as well as items relating to home décor, home Star Food Building for the unique experience that makes it a improvements and home renovations. Toronto institution. With local restaurants serving cuisines from around the world, offering a vibrant and varied mix of inter- This pavilion is also home to the Celebrity Chef Stage national flavours and traditional fair favourites, there really is which features live demonstrations from some of the top something to suit every taste and budget. Vendors in the Food food experts. Building offer visitors menu options including vegan, raw food, halal, gluten-free, peanut free, wheat-free, dairy-free options & INTERNATIONAL PAVILION “Under $5 options”. The treasures of the world find their way to the CNE in this unique 110,000 square foot marketplace. Exquisite jewel- The Food Building is located west of the GO/TTC Gate and lery, clothing, home furnishings, gifts, handicrafts and furni- directly north of BMO Field. Please refer to the CNE Map for the ture from exotic international locales are yours to behold in exact location. this fascinating pavilion, which also showcases indigenous cultural entertainment on the International Stage. Hours: 10 am to 10pm (daily).10 am to 11 pm (Saturdays: August 25 & September 1 - due to Toronto FC Games). Also in the International Pavilion is The Piazza of Cultures, DAILY HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES which represents a series of stands bringing together inter- national, national, regional tourism and cultural groups from Aerial Acrobatics & Ice Skating Show around the world. This pavilion showcases information on Air Show Animals and more tourism, cultural and trade opportunities. Casino CNE Gaming Garage CNE Innovation Garage OUTDOOR MARKETPLACE Exhibits This marketplace embraces the colourful outdoor ambi- Fun For Kids International Performers ance of the fair, and offers an eclectic variety of products Legends of the Silk Road Come to Light that range from hot tubs to sunglasses, souvenirs, belts, Music and Concerts books and psychic services. On The Waterfront Parades Park Performers ALL BUILDINGS CLOSE Special Events AT 7PM ON Sports Stage, Stunt and Talent Shows LABOUR DAY Walks and Talks MONDAY Adult Rides on the Midway Kiddie Rides near the Dufferin Gates

FOOD + DRINK Food Building Ribfest Bars and Restaurants East Coast Kitchen Party Food Truck Frenzy Craft Beer Fest Asian Market

SHOPPING Arts, Crafts + Hobbies Pavilion At Home Pavilion International Pavilion Outdoor Marketplace Shoppers’ Market Warehouse Outlets 24 Years