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A ton of exciting festivals are coming to Toronto this month that you don’t want to miss. Here are some of our favourite festivals that will be coming to Toronto this August. Make sure to save this list!
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1. Korea Town Street Festival
The Korea Town BIA is having their first-ever Korea Town Street Festival. Taking place on August 10th, enjoy delicious food, family-friendly activities, performances, and so much more.
Where: On Euclid Ave, from Bloor St W to Oscar Ryan Lane
When: August 10th, 2024 (4 pm - 10 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
2. Taco Fest
Taco Fest is back this month! There will be live music, salsa dancers, mariachi bands, and enjoy the best tacos in Toronto. With 45 vendors, 250+ variations of tacos, a wide selection of tequilas, head over to the hottest fiesta this summer.
Where: Historic Fort York (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 1A9)
When: August 9th-11th, 2024
Price: Prices start from $17.50
Category: 19+
3. Toronto Chinatown Festival
This 2-day festival will feature cultural performances, dragon & lion dance, street food vendors and much more!
Where: Spadina Avenue, between St. Andrew Street and Sullivan Street.
When: August 17th-18th, 2024
August 17th: 12 pm – 11 pm
August 18th: 12 pm – 8 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
4. Leslieville Block Fest
The ultimate neighbourhood block party is coming to Toronto. Enjoy local breweries, artisans and delicious food at this 1-day street party.
Where: Dundas Street East from Logan Ave to Carlaw Ave
When: August 24th, 2024 (1 pm - 8 pm)
Price: Prices start from $31.59
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
5. T.U. Jazz Fest
The 10th annual T.U. Jazz Fest is back this August. There will be free live music, a world eats market, masterclasses, and fun activities perfect for the whole family.
Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)
When: August 30th-September 2nd, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
6. Toronto Korean Festival
The Toronto Korean Festival is the biggest Korean festival in Canada and its free for the public to enjoy. This 3-day event will feature delicious food, performances, market vendors, K-music, chimek garden, and more.
Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)
When: August 23rd-25th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
7. Island Eats Food Festival
This 2-day festival will feature fun activities, entertainment, 3 dozen food and beverage pavilions, live music, performances, a marketplace and more.
Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)
When: August 17th-18th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
8. Toronto Dragon Festival
Head over to Nathan Phillips Square and join the fun at the Toronto Dragon Festival. Get ready for 2 days filled with delicious Asian street food, lion dances, live performances, martial arts demonstrations, a kid’s zone and more.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)
When: August 30th-September 1st, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
9. Kothu Fest
Kothu Fest is coming to Albert Campbell Square on August 10th. Featuring art, culture, and delicious food, this 1-day event is one you don’t want to miss.
Where: Albert Campbell Square (150 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON M1P 0B1)
When: August 10th, 2024 (11 am - 10 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
10. TD JerkFest
Experience the ultimate Caribbean vibes at TD JerkFest! At this 3-day festival, enjoy the amazing food, music, performances and so much more! Important to note is that this will be a cashless site.
Where: Centennial Park (256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke, Canada, M9C 5N3)
When: August 9th-11th, 2024
Price: Prices start from $10
Category: Date/Friends
11. Electric Island
Electric Island is taking place at Woodbine Park! This epic music festival will be filled with several different artists, DJs, and more. This is the ultimate music event that you need to check out this month.
Where: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7)
When: August 9th-10th, 2024 (Doors open at 2:30 pm)
Price: Prices start from $81.35
Category: 19+
12. Waterfront Night Market
The Waterfront Night Market is the ultimate food event that you want to check out. This 3-day night market will feature delicious food, drinks, interactive entertainment, and enjoy the floating lantern.
Where: 115 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada
When: August 9th-11th, 2024
August 9th: 6 pm - 12 am
August 10th: 4 pm - 12 am
August 11th: 4 pm - 11 pm
Price: Prices start from $16.95
Category: 19+ on select days
13. Veld Music Festival
Check out one of the biggest music festival in town this month. The Veld Music Festival is the most popular Canadian electronic music festival happening in Toronto. This popular 3-day music festival will feature an impressive lineup of artists, like Alan Walker, Alesso, and many more. Don't miss out on one of the hottest music festivals of the season!
Where: Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5)
When: August 2nd-4th, 2024
Price: Prices start from $200s
Category: Date/Friends
14. Toronto Food Truck Festival
Toronto Food Truck Festival is back for another year! Admission is free and there will be a ton of different food vendors, entertainment, live-eating challenges, and more.
Where: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7)
When: August 2nd-5th, 2024
August 2nd: 5 pm - 10 pm
August 3rd-4th: 12 pm - 10 pm
August 5th: 12 pm - 8 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
15. Taste of India Food Festival
Taste of India is back for its 7th year and its bigger and better than ever. Enjoy 2 days of entertainment, music, food, and exciting prizes. Plus, there will be over 200 vendors featuring food, clothing and jewelry and entertainment from over 900 artists.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)
When: August 3rd-4th, 2024 (12 pm - 11 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
16. Toronto International Buskerfest
The Toronto International Busklerfest is happening this month! Perfect for all ages and featuring circus artistry, daredevils, music, yummy food, and more, you’re in for a great time. Admission is by donation in support of Epilepsy Toronto.
Where: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7)
When: August 30th-September 2nd, 2024
August 30th-September 1st: 12 pm – 11 pm
September 2nd: 12 pm – 7 pm
Price: Admission by donation
Category: Family-friendly
17. Afro Carib Fest
This free 2-day festival helps to celebrate the diverse cultures of African and Caribbean communities through music, dance, and delicious food. There will be over 80 vendors, a cultural parade, a kid’s zone, raffle draws with prizes, live performances and much more!
Where: Thomson Memorial Park (1005 Brimley Road Toronto, ON M1P 3E9)
When: August 24th-25th, 2024 (12 pm - 9 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
18. Taste of Manila
Don’t miss Taste of Manila happening this month. There will be amazing Filipino cuisine, entertainment, music, dance, and many more!
Where: Corner of Bathurst St & Wilson Ave
When: August 17th-18th, 2024 (Starts at 9 am)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
19. Scarborough Ribfest
Scarborough Ribfest is coming to Thomson Memorial Park this month. Enjoy great music and ribs from the best Ribbers in Canada and the USA.
Where: Thomson Memorial Park (1005 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 3E9)
When: August 2nd-5th, 2024
August 2nd-4th: 11 am – 11 pm
August 5th: 11 am – 8 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
20. Grange Festival
For 1-day only, Grange Festival will be taking over Grange Park! Enjoy performances, games, activities, and delicious food. Mark your calendar for August 9th for this free public and outdoor fair.
Where: Grange Park (26 Grange Rd, Toronto, ON M5T 1C3)
When: August 9th, 2024 (11:30 am - 3 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
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