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Events & Festivals in Ontario
All year long, there is no shortage of festivals and events in Ontario. Taste chili or ribs or fine food and wine, try to lift a champion zucchini, compare Elvis look-alikes, admire a parade of antique cars or boats, or enjoy a music festival. You are guaranteed to have a great time at the many events across the province. Read more…
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Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival -Aug. 27- 30, 2026
Celebrating 36 Years! Be prepared to laugh & be amazed. Stroll through the streets & take in all the international performances from stilt walkers, contortonists, acrobatics, fire breathers & more! Enjoy the midway, international foods & shopping. Fun for the whole family.
TD - Jerk Food & Music Festival - 7-9, Aug. 2026
Experience the tantalizing tastes, mysterious flavours & captivating aromas of unforgettable jerk food, chicken, pork, beef, lamb, seafood, more! Fun & food for the whole family. Live music!
The Great Canadian Cheese Festival - June 13 - 14, 2026
Ready to elevate your weekend plans this summer? Join us this June for the Great Canadian Cheese Festival—a two-day celebration of the artistry and passion behind Canada’s best dairy. It’s more than just a tasting; it’s a chance to meet the makers and discover your new favorite flavors.
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Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Fest, Sept. 11- 13, 2026
Established in 1999, The annual Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle is a non-profit, award-winning blues and jazz festival hosted in the village of Port Credit and Port Credit Memorial Park, located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. For more information and tickets, visit southsideshuffle.ca
Toronto Fringe Festival - July 2026
Ontario's largest theatre festival with 100+ shows at 20+ venues around downtown Toronto, including indie drama, musicals, dance, comedy, storytelling & more. See performances for young people at KidsFest. And stop by the Fringe Patio for FREE entertainment every day of the festival!
Toronto Waterfront Festival
2026 Festival information to be announced soon!
County Stage Company
Experience theatre in Prince Edward County. For more than 15 years, we have been bringing the beautiful landscapes, towns and villages of The County to life. Enjoy a picnic dinner, savor a glass of wine, sit back & experience theatre, music, comedy & dance by Canada’s top performers under the stars
Incredible Edible Festival - July 2026
If you love food, you can’t miss this event on the banks of the Trent River in downtown Campbellford! 50+ Local food producers line the streets with delicious & unique eats. Artisan vendors, live music, family entertainment & activities, beer garden. Free admission & fun for all!
Markham Village Music Festival - June 19 - 20, 2026
Come join the celebration of local music & dance featuring 5 stages of entertainment, musical genres include folk, rock, jazz & Multicultural performances. Craft & food vendors, Classic Cars, Family Street Dance, Bike Zone, Kidz Zone & more! Fun for all ages!
Mississauga ITALFEST -Aug 21-22, 2026
Celebrate a Taste of Italy at Mississauga Italfest’s 14th annual festa! A FREE Top 100 Festival in Ontario featuring delicious food, heritage displays, food eating contests, 60 vendors, family attractions, Bar Italia, musical entertainment from local to international talent direct from Italy & more!
Sun Life UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival - July 17 - 19. 2026
3 day FREE music festival featuring world class performers. This year's program includes Four80East (electro-jazz-funk group from Toronto), Alexis Baró y La Big Band (Cuban trumpeter now based in Toronto); Adrean Farrugia & his all-star quintet, Matt Weidinger & The Tonewheels, Tim Moher & more! Come & enjoy the fun!
Telling Tales Festival - October 2026
Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada's leading children's authors, illustrators, storytellers & musicians at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens.
Warkworth Fall Fair - Sept.11-13, 2026
A small town country fair with something for everyone! Friday and Saturday night food vendors & entertainment. 4-H & beef shows, horse shows, firemen's challenge, elimination car draw, talent show, home craft & crop exhibits, pie contest & auction, baby show, truck & tractor pull, Cope Amusement midway, Tenley’s Travelling Tails Petting Zoo, Hot Diggity Dogs Show, beer garden & much more!
Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival -Aug. 27- 30, 2026
Celebrating 36 Years! Be prepared to laugh & be amazed. Stroll through the streets & take in all the international performances from stilt walkers, contortonists, acrobatics, fire breathers & more! Enjoy the midway, international foods & shopping. Fun for the whole family.
The Great Canadian Cheese Festival - June 13 - 14, 2026
Ready to elevate your weekend plans this summer? Join us this June for the Great Canadian Cheese Festival—a two-day celebration of the artistry and passion behind Canada’s best dairy. It’s more than just a tasting; it’s a chance to meet the makers and discover your new favorite flavors.
Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Fest, Sept. 11- 13, 2026
Established in 1999, The annual Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle is a non-profit, award-winning blues and jazz festival hosted in the village of Port Credit and Port Credit Memorial Park, located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. For more information and tickets, visit southsideshuffle.ca
Toronto Fringe Festival - July 2026
Ontario's largest theatre festival with 100+ shows at 20+ venues around downtown Toronto, including indie drama, musicals, dance, comedy, storytelling & more. See performances for young people at KidsFest. And stop by the Fringe Patio for FREE entertainment every day of the festival!
County Stage Company
Experience theatre in Prince Edward County. For more than 15 years, we have been bringing the beautiful landscapes, towns and villages of The County to life. Enjoy a picnic dinner, savor a glass of wine, sit back & experience theatre, music, comedy & dance by Canada’s top performers under the stars
Incredible Edible Festival - July 2026
If you love food, you can’t miss this event on the banks of the Trent River in downtown Campbellford! 50+ Local food producers line the streets with delicious & unique eats. Artisan vendors, live music, family entertainment & activities, beer garden. Free admission & fun for all!
Markham Village Music Festival - June 19 - 20, 2026
Come join the celebration of local music & dance featuring 5 stages of entertainment, musical genres include folk, rock, jazz & Multicultural performances. Craft & food vendors, Classic Cars, Family Street Dance, Bike Zone, Kidz Zone & more! Fun for all ages!
Mississauga ITALFEST -Aug 21-22, 2026
Celebrate a Taste of Italy at Mississauga Italfest’s 14th annual festa! A FREE Top 100 Festival in Ontario featuring delicious food, heritage displays, food eating contests, 60 vendors, family attractions, Bar Italia, musical entertainment from local to international talent direct from Italy & more!
Sun Life UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival - July 17 - 19. 2026
3 day FREE music festival featuring world class performers. This year's program includes Four80East (electro-jazz-funk group from Toronto), Alexis Baró y La Big Band (Cuban trumpeter now based in Toronto); Adrean Farrugia & his all-star quintet, Matt Weidinger & The Tonewheels, Tim Moher & more! Come & enjoy the fun!
Warkworth Fall Fair - Sept.11-13, 2026
A small town country fair with something for everyone! Friday and Saturday night food vendors & entertainment. 4-H & beef shows, horse shows, firemen's challenge, elimination car draw, talent show, home craft & crop exhibits, pie contest & auction, baby show, truck & tractor pull, Cope Amusement midway, Tenley’s Travelling Tails Petting Zoo, Hot Diggity Dogs Show, beer garden & much more!