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Publisher & Editor Joey Cee HOToronto Magazine Associate Editor Joyce Wilson Proudly Celebrates Cover Photo Courtesy of a Quarter Century Canadian National Exhibition of Helping to Pre-Plan Website Design DesignSource Your FUNtastic Activities! Broadcast Media Division Joey Cee, Publisher & Editor Producer Joey Cee HOToronto Digital Magazines The GTA is buzzing this summer with so much to do and see. It’s hot and it’s getting hotter. are published on-line by Whether it’s for the chance of getting away from your patio to the great outdoors or out to JCO Communications Inc., Mississauga, Ontario experience the many cultures showcasing their food, music and dance, Toronto and the GTA has Tel: 905-593-1608 it all. Fax: 905-820-9512 E-mail: [email protected] In fact, in this issue, you have more than 225 festivals and events to choose from and most of TorontoOnDemand.com them are FREE to attend! This year HOToronto Magazine celebrates its 25th Anniversary. During its 25 years, our intent The information on establishments and has been to help guide you through the maze of what’s happening in the city and GTA that’s special venues listed or mentioned in this publication is compiled from all available, available to enjoy. and considered to be reliable sources. The publisher does not assume respon- In keeping with this tradition, we continue to offer a host of online publications, including sibility for omissions, errors or changes GALAvanting Magazine (Galas and Fundraisers), CURTAINS UP (for theatre-goers) and printed. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information provided SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS. All are downloadable and free to subscribers. at time of publishing. Due to the nature of the venues, information may change after To catch the latest versions of these on-line magazines, look at the top of the page for the issue date of publication. code or for a new cover. Or, simply go to http://www.TorontoOnDemand.com and click on This publication does not endorse or recommend the establishments listed “Festivals”. or advertised. However, most establish- ments are listed on proven merit and If you have a Festival you wish to have listed, please send the details of your event to therefore recommended for publication. [email protected]. We will do our best to post it in a timely manner and get the word out. You may notify the publisher in writing, by fax or by e-mail, of any changes or addi- tions found in this publication. Best wishes for a safe and exciting summer ... No part of this publication may be repro- duced, duplicated or electronically stored Joey Cee in part or whole without the written permis- sion of the publisher.

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MID-SUMMER/FALL FESTIVALS GUIDE

July 29 – August 1 August 2 – 5, 2019 August 3 – 4 OVO Fest SCARBOROUGH RIBFEST TORONTO INTERNATIONAL Budweisser Concert Stage YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL scarboroughribfest.com This food fest is sure to get your taste To August 16 buds going as you chow down on August 3 - 5 CNE HORSECAPADES delicious ribs, hot dogs, corn on the THE PIRATE FESTIVAL cob and more! While you enjoy a rack Marden Park, Guelph, Ontario theex.com of ribs, partake in the midway rides, thepiratefestival.com The CNE’s Horsecapades is back for skill-testing games, and karaoke com- The Pirate Festival is sure to be excit- another year of magic and fun. This petition. Take a stroll through the beer ing for the whole family! Become a event is for the young and young at garden or get some shopping done at pirate for a day and explore the vast heart, to explore the world of horses! any of the many vendor tables. activities featured at the festival, which include kids’ activities, bouncy August 2 – 3 August 2 - 5 castles, archery and more! With per- TORONTO INTERNATIONAL SCARBOROUGH RIBFEST formances, magic shows, live music YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL Thomson Memorial Park and food and drink, this is a perfect Nathan Phillips Square scarboroughribfest.com way to spend a summer weekend! www.cidca.ca This food fest is sure to get your taste Toronto International Youth Dance buds going as you chow down on August 3 – 6 Festival is a multi-cultural celebration delicious ribs, hot dogs, corn on the TORONTO FOOD TRUCK of culture and diversity through the art cob and more! While you enjoy a rack FESTIVAL Woodbine Park of dancing. of ribs, partake in the midway rides, skill-testing games, and karaoke com- canadianfoodtruckfestivals.com/to- August 2 – 4 petition. Take a stroll through the beer ronto MISSISSAUGA LATIN garden or get some shopping done at Better grab some napkins, because FESTIVAL 2019 any of the many vendor tables. this summer never tasted so good! Celebration Square, Mississauga Woodbine Park will be full of the best August 2 – 5 food trucks around! Grab a must-eat August 2 – 5 KEMPFEST and enjoy entertainment by Toronto’s TORONTO FOOD TRUCK Barrie Waterfront, South Shore best local talent and live-eating FESTIVAL Barrie, Ontario challenges. Woodbine Park canadianfoodtruckfestivals.com/to- August 3 August 3 – 6 ronto GRANDE PARADE TORONTO ISLAND SOUL Better grab some napkins, because CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL this summer never tasted so good! Exhibition Place harbourfrontcentre.com Woodbine Park will be full of the best Head down to the water for some Is- food trucks around! Grab a must-eat August 3 land Soul! Experience the rich legacy and enjoy entertainment by Toronto’s CANJAM FESTIVAL of Caribbean music, while moving to best local talent and live-eating chal- Lakeside Park – Lakeshore Rd. West the beat of reggae, soca and calypso lenges. music. This event has become a piv- August 3 - 4 otal part of the Toronto music scene! August 2 – 5, 2019 VELD MUSIC FESTIVAL ISLAND SOUL 2019 August 3 – 11 Harbourfront Centre veldmusicfestival.com ROGERS CUP harbourfrontcentre.com/islandsoul The party begins at VELD Music Aviva Centre at Head down to the water for some Is- Festival! The electronic music festival Downsview land Soul! Experience the rich legacy has brought in huge headliners such of Caribbean music, while moving to as Zedd, Major Lazer, and Future. August 4 the beat of reggae, soca and calypso Tickets are for both days, and VIP WARD’S ISLAND FIRE PARADE music. This event has become a piv- packages can be purchased. Grab Ward’s Island Park, otal part of the Toronto music scene! your dancing shoes and be prepared to wear them out, as you’ll be dancing August 4 all night long! TASTE OF INDIA FOOD FESTIVAL Nathan Phillips Square August 4 up-and-comers and seasoned vet- a ton to do and see, it will feel like BLOCKOBANA erans. The festival features unique you have travelled to Scotland! Kids’ Regent Park projects over the 11 days, as well as activities, dance lessons, live High- artist workshops, performance experi- land dancing, singing, the Highland August 4 - 5 ments, and nightly parties. Celebrate Games, and all the kilts will transport JAMBANA ONE WORLD art at various locations across the city! you into Scottish culture. Don’t forget FESTIVAL to try the haggis! Garden Square Brampton + Phoenix August 9 - 10 Concert Hall THE FEAST OF ST. LAWRENCE August 9 - 11 torontoreggae.ca St. Lawrence Market HABARI AFRICA FESTIVAL The Jambana One World Festival will Market Street Harbourfront Centre feature both Canadian and interna- harbourfrontcentre.com tional reggae artists who will keep you August 9 - 10 The Habari Africa Festival is a multi- entertained all day. Experience the TD MOSAIC SOUTH disciplinary music and arts event globe through the sights, sounds and ASIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL that showcases the diverse culture tastes at this huge festival featuring OF MISSISSAUGA of Africa. Enjoy a weekend of African reggae, soca, jazz, gospel and more. Mississauga Celebration Square musical performances, workshops, mosaicfest.com art and food. August 4 - 11 Mosaic South Asian Festival brings August 9 - 11 DUSK DANCES the biggest line-up ever. The Rising WOODBRIDGE RIB FEST Star musical competition featuring Woodbridge Fairgrounds, Vaughan duskdances.ca young artists will be back. And you This outdoor dance festival brings the can enjoy some tasty food as you August 9 - 11 world of dance to your own backyard. watch the performances. TASTE OF THE DANFORTH With high-quality performances from Danforth Ave. East all dance styles throughout the park, August 9 – 10 tasteofthedanforth.com there is something new to see around TD MOSAIC 2019 SOUTH Travel down to GreekTown on the each corner. All dances are inspired ASIAN FESTIVAL OF Danforth for three days of culture, by the natural environment and audi- MISSISSAUGA cuisine, and contests. Join the ences are encouraged to pay what Celebration Square, Mississauga thousands of people from around the they can. world who flock to GreekTown for this August 9 – 11 renowned festival. Break some plates, August 8 - 11 PICKERING FOOD TRUCK play some games, explore the sports BOOTS AND HEARTS MUSIC FESTIVAL zone and taste the delicious food FESTIVAL The Esplanade, Pickering offered by a variety of vendors. You Burl’s Creek Event Grounds and 1.65 million annual attendees can Oro-Medonte, Ontario August 9 – 11 become Greek for a Day! bootsandhearts.com JERK FEST – JERK FOOD Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! FESTIVAL August 9 – 17 The music festival brings the country Centennial Park, Etobicoke MULAN INTERNATIONAL FILM vibes to just north of the GTA in Oro- jerkfestival.ca FESTIVAL Medonte. Featuring both international Head on down to Centennial Park in Various Venues stars and up-and-comers, this three- Etobicoke for four days of non-stop day event is filled with excitement. fun! Feast on savoury jerk food while August 10 From concerts all day to parties all jamming out to the many perform- PAWS IN THE PARK night, this summer camping trip is the ers throughout the festival. With kids’ Woodbine Park perfect way to spend your summer. activities and a selection of vendors Lakeshore and Coxwell and displays, this is a family-friendly August 8 - 11 event! August 10 BROCKVILLE RIBFEST WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL Hardy Park, Home Street August 9 - 11 Memorial Park, Port Credit FERGUS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL August 8 - 18 & HIGHLAND GAMES August 10 SUMMERWORKS CW Community Sportsplex FAMILY FUN FEST PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL Fergus, Ontario Various Locations fergusscottishfestival.com summerworks.ca The 73rd Fergus Scottish Festival & August 10 The SummerWorks Performance Fes- Highland Games celebrates local GHANAFEST tival is perfect for some late-summer Scottish heritage in the small and fun, as it showcases the work of both beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario. With Bathurst Street August 10 RICHMOND HILL ROTARY CLUB CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Richmond Hill Centre for the Arts

August 10 ELECTRIC ISLAND Hanlon’s Point, Toronto Islands

August 10 VEGANDALE FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL Fort York, Garrison Common

August 10 CARIVAUGHAN PARADE 2018 Woodbridge Fairgrounds carifestival.com CariVaughan is bringing the Caribbe- an to Vaughan with its family-friendly event that features dancing, singing, and cuisine from Caribbean culture!

August 10 - 11 SWEETERY David

August 10 - 11 TD SONGS OF SUMMER Downtown Oakville oakvillejazz.com The free event offers entertainment from a variety of music genres, per- forming and visual art experiences, as well as shopping and food. More than 40 artists will perform on the festival’s six stages!

August 11 WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL Evergreen Brick Works Bayview Avenue near Todmorden Mills Park Garrison Commons, Fort York

August 11 PAKISTAN INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION Celebration Square, Mississauga

August 11 INDONESIA STREET FESTIVAL Yonge-Dundas Square

August 14 - 18 HAVELOCK COUNTRY JAMBOREE HCJ, County Road 48 August 16 – September 2 feature a main stage with the hottest August 17 – 18 CNE (THE EX) CANADIAN bands, a fun zone, midway, parade TASTE OF MANILA NATIONAL EXHIBITION and the tastiest food around! @ Bathurst and Wilson Exhibition Place August 16 – 18 August 17 - 18 August 16 - 17 OSHAWA ROTARY RIBFEST TORONTO CHINATOWN PORT CREDIT BUSKERFEST Lakeview Park, Oshawa FESTIVAL portcreditbuskerfest.com West of Spadina Avenue (between St. The Port Credit Buskerfest is an inter- August 16 - 18 Andrew Street and Sullivan Street) national festival dedicated to street MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL chinatownbia.com performers. It’s circus-like perfor- Main Street, Unionville The Chinatown Festival becomes mances throughout Port Credit, Mis- markhamjazzfestival.com bigger and better each year! With sissauga’s waterfront will be non-stop. This free event presents all the best traditional food, dragon/lion dances, Be in awe of the talent and eccentric that jazz has to offer with a variety Kung Fu performances, and vendors, characters that appear at the festival of venues featuring new and experi- this is sure to be two days of excite- and have a visit to the kidszone dur- enced jazz artists. ment and fun. ing the three-day event. August 16 – 18 August 17 – 18 August 16 - 17 RIVERFEST ELORA TDOT FEST TORONTO YOUTH SHORTS Bissell Park, Elora Ontario Place FILM FESTIVAL Innes College Cinema August 16 – 18 August 18 2 Sussex Avenue BARBADOS ON THE WATER RASTAFEST REGGAE University of Toronto District Harbourfront FESTIVAL Black Creek Pioneer Village August 16 - 17 August 17 North Property MISSISSAUGA ITALFEST: OAKVILLE CHILDRENS rastafest.com FERRAGOSTO IN THE CITY FESTIVAL Rastafest is Canada’s largest cel- Mississauga Celebration Square Queen Elizabeth Park, Oakville ebration of Rastafarian heritage and mississaugaitalfest.com culture. The event features music, Experience Italy at Mississauga August 17 dance, ancestral drumming, arts and Celebration Square with music, danc- LATIN SPARKS FESTIVAL crafts, food and more! ing, and food! Top Italian performers, BLOCK PARTY emerging Italian-Canadian artists and 222 Cherry Street, Toronto August 18 a variety of music will keep you danc- KURDISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL ing, and culinary experts will whip up August 17 the finest in Italian cuisine, with cook- StART YOUTH PRESENTING ing demonstrations, samplings and ART FESTIVAL August 18 – September 15 more! Heritage and the arts are the Scarborough Village OPEN STREETS TORONTO main focus of this huge Italian event! Downtown Yonge Street August 17 - 18 August 16 - 18 PAN AMERICAN FOOD August 18 WHEELS ON THE DANFORTH AND MUSIC FESTIVAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL Oakridge Park, Toronto Yonge and Dundas Square BURLINGTON wheelsonthedanforth.ca Spencer Smith Park, Burlington The Wheels on the Danforth Festival August 17 - 18 kicks off with a free movie in the park PAN AMERICAN FOOD August 19 on Friday, followed by the car show FESTIVAL CITYFEST PARC ROSE 2018 on Saturday. This family-friendly event Yonge-Dundas Square includes cars galore, kids’ zone, live cityfest.ca stage performances and more. Per- August 17 - 18 Cityfest is a festival dedicated to pre- fect for a late-August activity. CAMP WAVELENGTH senting local artists with live music, Garrison Common, Fort York food trucks, fun activities, and ven- August 16 - 18 August 17 - 18 dors. The event takes place at Canoe DUNDAS CACTUS FESTIVAL FIGMENT TORONTO Landing Park and the line-up includes Dundas, Ontario Park DJs and local talent. dundascactusfestival.ca Dufferin south of Bloor Street The Dundas Cactus Festival is a fam- August 22 - 25 ily event focused around the commu- nity coming together. The event will Metro Toronto Convention Centre August 22 - 25 August 24 – 25 event features some 80 local and AFRICAN FASHION WEEK JAPAN FESTIVAL 2019 international artists who showcase TORONTO Celebration Square, Mississauga their talent in various areas. In addi- Branksome Hall, 6 Elm Avenue tion, there will be comedy shows, a afwt.ca August 24 – 25 multicultural bazaar, a kid’s carnival, One of Canada’s most recognized KOREAN HARVEST FEST and more! fashion shows. This event is dedicated Mel Lastman Square, North York to celebrating achievements in the August 30 – September 2 African Fashion Industry presents the August 24 - 25 CANADA’S LARGEST RIBFEST latest pieces by up-and-coming fash- SCARBOROUGH Spencer Smith Park ion students as they showcase their AFRO-CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL Burlington, Ontario. work alongside industry professionals. Scarborough Civic Centre () August 30 – September 2 August 23 - 24 scarboroughafrocarifest.com ARTFEST: FALL FINE ART & TORONTO CIDER FESTIVAL For a fun-filled two days, head to the CRAFT SHOW Scarborough Afro-Caribbean Festival Distillery District Dockside Drive near to celebrate the diverse culture of artfestontario.com/toronto/ this community. With performances This free outdoor art show, set in August 23 - 25 by international and local performers, Toronto’s Historic Distillery District, TAIWANFEST dance lessons, kids’ activities, mouth- features the best painting, photogra- Harbourfront Centre watering cuisine, vendors and more, phy, sculpture, crafts, live music and harbourfrontcentre.com you’re sure to fall in love with the rich more from Canada’s top artists. The Taiwanfest features enticing culture that makes up this community. performances and tasty food from August 30 – September 2 Taiwan and beyond! Enjoy exhibits August 24 - 25 TORONTO and culture at this beautiful festival. TAMIL FEST 2019 INTERNATIONAL Markham Road BUSKERFEST ~ August 23 – 25 Between McNicoll Avenue and FOR EPILEPSY MABUHAY PHILLIPINES Passmore Avenue Woodbine Park FESTIVAL torontobuskerfest.com Nathan Phillips Square August 25 – 26 Go where fearless meets funny at the PAN AMERICAN FOOD AND 2018 Toronto International Buskerfest! August 24 MUSIC FESTIVAL See jaw-dropping performances and MARKHAM-MILLIKEN Yonge-Dundas Square laugh your head off at spectacular CHILDRENS FESTIVAL panamfest.com feats. The festival supports Epilepsy Aaniin Common Centre, Markham The 6th Pan American Food and Toronto, so come on down for a day of Music Festival returns for another charity and fun! August 24 year. This is Canada’s only annual TOMMY THOMPSON free event that celebrates the Western August 30 – September 2 PARK BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL Hemisphere’s rich diversity of cuisine, LABOUR DAY WEEKEND butterflyfest.ca music, and art! Help encourage and FESTIVAL Late August is the perfect time to spot explore the growing cultural identity of Harbourfront Monarch butterflies before they start Canada and the 40 other countries of their annual migration. The Butterfly North, Central and South America and August 31 – September 3 Festival will include nature hikes, the Caribbean. Experience the food, TORONTO RIB, BACON AND educational displays, and discovery music, and dance that this energetic BBQ FESTIVAL centres so visitors can get to know festival has to offer. Downsview Park the more than 55 species of butterflies Downsview Ribfest is a celebration within the park August 30 – September 1 and appreciation of Great BBQ Ribs SCARBOROUGH and Chicken. We are bringing to- August 24 COMMUNITY gether 4 of the BEST Ribbers North LESLIEVILLE BEERFEST MUTICULTURAL FESTIVAL America has to offer, along with some @ Dundas + Carlaw Streets Confederation Park, Scarborough of the best Food Trucks and Food Vendors. Come and enjoy amazing August 24 August 30 – September 2 live music, a Kids Zone with Midways TORONTO BICYCLE MUSIC MUSLIMFEST and Bouncy Houses, great food and FESTIVAL Mississauga Celebration Square amazing people. Bell Manor Park, Etobicoke muslimfest.com MuslimFest celebrates the best in Muslim arts and entertainment. The

August 31 – September 1 September 6 - 8 of bringing new films and up-and- BRAMPTON FOOD TRUCK CELEBRATION OF NATIONS coming talent to people’s attention. FESTIVAL FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre This highly anticipated event features Donald M. Gordon Chingcousy Park, Hamilton, Ontario. the latest work by both established Brampton firstontariopac.ca and new filmmakers. Over the 10 days A celebration of Indigenous art that the festival runs, movie lovers, indus- September 1 hopes to promote and raise aware- try professionals, stars, and the media KOTHU FEST ness of the unique culture and heri- gather to determine the best. Grab Yonge-Dundas Square tage of First Nations, Inuit and Metis your tickets to see what may be the peoples within Canada. biggest box-office hits before anyone September 4 - 20 else! CARIBBEAN TALES September 6 - 8 INTERNATIONAL FILM 35th ANNUAL VEG FOOD FEST September 7 FESTIVAL Harbourfront Centre VIET MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL The Royal Theatre, Scotiabank harbourfrontcentre.com Celebration Square, Mississauga Theatre, TIFF Bell Lightbox Enlighten your taste buds! The larg- caribbeantalesfestival.com est vegetarian food festival in North September 7 The Caribbean Tales International America is back for another three JESUS IN THE CITY PARADE Film Festival celebrates the talents days of delectable plant-based dishes Queen’s Park and culture of emerging and estab- prepared by top gourmet food ven- jesusinthecity.com lished Caribbean cinematographers. dors. Experience the vegetarian life Join thousands of worshippers at this The films present a diverse range of for a day. party-in-the-streets festival for a day of stories that speak to the lives of those worship, music, joy and love. The Je- creating them. Tickets range from $8 September 6 - 8 sus in the City Parade features floats, to $25. SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE: BLUES banners, costumes and more at this AND BBQ FESTIVAL multicultural event. September 5 Memorial Park-Port Credit southsideshuffle.ca September 7 - 8 FILM FESTIVAL The 21st annual Port Credit blues and CABBAGETOWN ART AND Beach United, Main Mall, Beach BBQ festival is back for another year CRAFTS FESTIVAL District of great jazz and scrumptious BBQ. Parliament & Wellesley Four stages will feature the best of cabbagetownfestival.org September 6 Canadian blues. You can swing to The Cabbagetown Festival will feature TORONTO DRAGON FESTIVAL the beat as you chow down on the a variety of events throughout the Nathan Phillips Square delicious food or just sit and enjoy the weekend including the kids zone, live show from the beer + wine gardens. entertainment and opening/closing September 6 ceremonies. It will also feature the TORONTO VEG FOOD FEST September 6 – 15 Cabbagetown Festival Arts & Crafts Harbourfront TORONTO INDEPENDENT Sale that will have beautiful hand- FILM FESTIVAL made pieces for purchase. And fur- September 6 - 8 Imagine Cinemas Carlton ther, attendees can also go on historic TASTE OF THE KINGSWAY torontoshort.com/toindie/ walking tours of the district and check Bloor Street West (Prince Edward The Toronto Indie (or Toronto Inde- out the short film and video festival Drive to Montgomery Road) pendent Film Festival) offers a forum happening at the same time. thekingsway.ca for low- and no-budget films, allowing The Taste of the Kingsway features in- new talent to showcase their films and September 13 - 15 ternational cuisine, live entertainment have the opportunity to be discov- ARTWALK IN THE SQUARE and fresh food! More than 200 exhibi- ered. With more than 80 features and Town Square tors will be providing demonstrations shorts presented over 10 days at the CF Shops, Don Mills and tasty food. Two main stages, Carlton Cinema, you’re sure to find midway rides, classic cars, dancing your new favourite flick. September 13 - 15 and more make this a family-fun week- BLOOR WEST VILLAGE end for all! September 6 – 16 TORONTO UKRAINIAN TORONTO FESTIVAL September 6 – 8 INTERNATIONAL FILM Bloor West Village TORONTO DRAGON FESTIVAL FESTIVAL (TIFF) toronto.ukrainianfestival.com Nathan Phillips Square Various Theatre Locations This largest Ukrainian festival in North tiff.net America showcases the best in Ukrai- Toronto’s biggest and most presti- nian arts and culture and celebrates gious event is back for another year the country’s rich history. In addition, includes performances from both September 15 September 21 local and international artists. The TORONTO GARLIC FESTIVAL DRAGON LION DANCE event is free and family friendly. Artscape FESTIVAL torontogarlicfestival.ca Celebration Square, Mississauga September 13 - 22 There is so much to do, see and taste TORONTO BEER WEEK at the Toronto Garlic Festival! Pur- September 21 - 22 Various locations chase rare garlic, taste the finest dish- THE WORD ON THE STREET torontobeerweek.com es from local chefs, enjoy live music, Harbourfront Centre A festival dedicated to beer! What film screenings, speakers, cooking thewordonthestreet.ca more could you want? The week of demos and more! Admission gives Experience the best of Canadian 100+ events celebrates the craft of you access to everything you could literature and authors at The Word on beer-making and the brewers who hope for at this garlic-themed festival, the Street Festival. Go to readings by do it. Authentic and flavourful beers including a garlic breath contest! your favourite authors, participate in made by the best of them are fea- discussions and activities and shop tured at various locations around the September 17 -19 at the marketplace for the best selec- city. Come by and enjoy! QUEEN WEST ART CRAWL tion of Canadian books and maga- Queen St. West and zines. September 14 Trinity Bellwoods Park CELTIC ISLAND queenwestartcrawl.com September 22 Toronto Islands The Queen West Art Crawl is a chari- VIET SUMMER FESTIVAL table organization dedicated to the Celebration Square, Mississusga September 14 – 15 promotion of the art, culture and diver- RONCESVALLES sity of Toronto’s Queen West. The Out- September 22 POLISH FESTIVAL door Art Exhibition is the main event BLACK CREEK PIONEER Roncesvalles Ave (Queen St. West to in Trinity Bellwoods Park. It will feature VILLAGE HARVEST FESTIVAL / Dundas St. West) the works of more than 200 artists FALL FAIR polishfestival.ca vendors as well as a wide selection of Black Creek Pioneer Village North America’s largest celebration food from food trucks. Also at the Art blackcreek.ca of Polish culture is back for another Crawl will be a kids zone, live perfor- Travel back in time to when German year of good food and good dancing. mances and interactive art. Mennonites settled in North America. Enjoy the Polish folk songs as well as This festival explores their pioneer- Polka and Euro dance bands play- September 18 - 22 ing ways. Learn how they made such ing on multiple stages. Amble along TORONTO PALESTINE FILM delicious foods as ice cream, apple the Polish Artwalk. Taste delicious FESTIVAL butter and sausages without modern traditional food. Browse the 18 blocks TIFF Bell Lightbox appliances. Highlights of this family- of boutique shops. Other activities tpff.ca friendly day include a quilt auction, include an art zone, car show and The 12th Annual Toronto Palestine wagon rides, a rummage sale and midway areas, and it’s all free! Film Festival is dedicated to bringing pioneer demonstrations! Palestinian cinema, music, cuisine September 14 - 29 and culture to Toronto. The festival’s September 26 - 28 NIAGARA GRAPE & WINE many events are presented at differ- TORONTO OKTOBERFEST FESTIVAL ent locations throughout the city. Ontario Place Montebello Park and various loca- torontooktoberfest.ca tions in St. Catharines and Niagara September 19 - 29 Join 5000 others dressed in dirndls region JFL 42 – TORONTO COMEDY and lederhosen at Toronto’s largest niagarawinefestival.com FESTIVAL Oktoberfest! This festival transports The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival Sony Centre and Various locations you to Munich, Germany, for two days features over 100 events including jfl42.com of festivities. Enter the Festhalle tent cellar door experiences, fresh food, The 10-day Just for Laughs Comedy and enjoy the Bavarian Village with parades and concerts. Festivities Festival will feature a range of come- its authentic beer, delicious German take place in the historic and beau- dic performances. Passes covering food, singing, dancing, lederhosen tiful Montebello Park in downtown admission to all the shows as well as and more! St. Catharines where you can enjoy individual tickets are available through exquisite wines and gourmet food. TicketMaster. September 27 – 29 JAIPUR LITERATURE FEST September 15 Historic Distillery District SUHAAG SHOW Toronto International Centre September 28 PARK AND BARK DOG SHOW Parking Lot @ Davisville and Yonge

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FAQ THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WHEN VISITING THE EX!

What are the dates of the 2019 CNE? The dates for the 2019 CNE are August 16 until September 2.

What are the dates and hours of the Casino? The CNE Casino runs from July 27 until September 2, 2019 from Noon to 6 am each day, except for Labour Day. The CNE Casino is open from Noon to 8 pm on Labour Day. Please note that the Casino will be closed on Satur- day August 3, 2019.

What time do buildings open/close? All buildings are open from 10 am to 10 pm, except on Labour Day. Building hours on Labour Day (September 2) are 10 am to 7 pm. Is there free WiFi at the CNE? Yes. Stay tuned for all WiFi locations! What time do the grounds open/close? The grounds are open from 10 am to midnight, except on Can I smoke on the grounds? Labour Day. On Labour Day (September 2) the grounds Smoking is allowed on the CNE grounds with the are open from 10 am to 9 pm, and the gates close at exception of all buildings and within 9 metres of Kids’ 5 pm. World. Please be considerate of other guests when smoking in designated areas. What time does the Midway open/close? The midway is open from 11 am to midnight on weekdays Can I purchase cigarettes on the CNE grounds? and 10 am to midnight on weekends. On Labour Day Cigarettes are not sold on the CNE grounds. (September 2) the midway is open from 10 am to 9 pm. Are there wagons available for rent? What forms of payment can I use to purchase Yes, wagons are available for rent at Information Booths at tickets at the gate? the following locations: Visa, MasterCard, Debit, Visa Debit, and cash are • Princes’ Gate; accepted forms of payment when purchasing tickets at • GO/TTC Gate and the gate. All charges will be made in Canadian funds. • Princess Margaret Fountain The wagons are available from 10 am to 10 pm at a rate of When purchasing tickets online, which forms of $10 per day. A $50 refundable deposit is required along payment are acceptable? with a piece of ID. Visa, MasterCard, Debit and Visa Debit are all accepted forms of payment when purchasing tickets online. All Are there strollers available for rent? charges will be made in Canadian funds. There are no strollers available for rent at the CNE, but you can rent wagons at Information Booths located at Is it possible to purchase tickets online? the Princes’ Gate, GO/TTC Gate and Princess Margaret 2019 tickets are currently available online. Click here to Fountain. purchase your 2019 Tickets. What is the CNE’s weather policy? How do I get help in purchasing online tickets? With a variety of indoor and outdoor activities taking place If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please during the 18 days of the fair, the CNE operates rain or email [email protected] or call 416-649-8780 (Local) shine. Some outdoor attractions or shows may be or 1-844-398-3278 (Toll-free in North America). postponed or cancelled in the event of an electrical storm for the safety of both CNE performers and visitors. In this Do the vendors at the CNE accept debit/credit? case, where stage performances are concerned, an Debit and credit machines are not mandatory for CNE announcement will be made from the stage. vendors. They use them at their own discretion and many vendors accept cash only. There are ATMs available Where can I find out what is going on at the throughout the grounds and in most buildings. CNE this year? Up to date information is available on this website Can I access the CNE grounds if I have a ticket (see What’s On, Rides & Games and Food Sections). for the Budweiser Stage and BMO Field? Yes, you can access the CNE grounds for free with your Where can I park at the CNE? Budweiser Stage and BMO Field ticket. The CNE has two off-site lots and a number of on-site lots. The parking rate at our onsite lots is $30 to $35, Can I re-enter the CNE grounds if I leave? depending on the day. Yes you can. Please ensure you ask for a hand stamp before you leave and you can re-enter on the same day. Where can I park my bicycle at the CNE? Parking for bicycles are available Are there ATMs located on the CNE grounds? • outside the Saskatchewan Gate (west end near Dufferin) ATMs are located throughout the CNE grounds and in all and buildings. Stay tuned for 2019 locations! • at the Princes’ Gates (east end of grounds at Strachan).