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Experience the Taste of Toronto!

July 15, 2014 By Lena

Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

You know me and local food festivals. Oh, you don’t? Okay, I’ll explain – if there’s one happening, I WILL attend.

The chance to savour new and exciting cuisines. The opportunity to chat one-on-one with world-renowned chefs. The time to learn about cooking techniques, flavours and culinary inspiration. The thrill of purchasing sauces and spices that have yet to make it to market. THAT is why I love food shows.

Today, I’m happy to introduce the FIRST ever Taste Of Toronto, a Taste Festival.

Taste Festivals, an IMG event, is considered the world’s greatest restaurant festival. The festival concept began 10 years ago in London, England, and has rapidly grown into an international event with festivals in 20 cities around the world including Dubai, Amsterdam, Milan, Moscow, Melbourne, Dublin, Mumbai, Sydney, and Johannesburg, to name a few. Everywhere it goes, Taste represents a gourmand’s dream come true: delicious food created by the city’s greatest restaurants, world famous chefs, superb drink and outstanding entertainment, set in stunning surroundings.

Taste Festival, Regent's Park, London, 2008At Taste of Toronto, visitors can participate in a full schedule of cooking classes, demonstrations, chef Q&As, book signings and much more. Several special guests will be mingling with the crowd including Momofuku chef and owner David Chang; French-Canadian chef and television personality, Chuck Hughes; and cookbook author and Canadian chef, Roger Mooking.

With 17 of Toronto’s top chefs offering new culinary creations and over 50 signature small plates from their restaurants, sample the delicious fare over a picnic at the music stage featuring music performances by the likes of Jason Collett and The Darcys, curated by local record label Arts & Crafts. Be sure to tour the producers marketplace, including nearly 70 premium vendors, and visit the Officer’s Mess Kitchen for historical cooking classes for kids and adults alike.

Admission tickets start from $30 and give access to the festival grounds and programming listed below as well as $6 worth of ‘crowns’, the event currency. For more information or to purchase tickets visit tasteoftoronto.com. 

Programming highlights include:

Metro Master Class: Visitors cook in real-time with their favourite chef at individual stations, learning expert technique and signature tips and tricks. Each four-hour Taste of Toronto session includes three, 30 minute classes. On opening night Steve Gonzalez will share the recipe for his poached scallops and Valdez cocktail sauce; on Friday, Richard Brault from Ninutik will pair maple sugar with classic French crepes in three ways; and on Saturday, Robbie Hojilla, will present Hudson Kitchen’s famed Broccoli Salad. Metro Master Class is free, but space is limited, so be sure to sign up onsite.

Taste of LondonThe Tasting Room: Join wine experts and a panel of sommeliers from Whitehaven Wines, Louis M. Martini, and Charlie’s Burgers for 30 minute interactive classes, including tutored tastings, tips for matching beverages to food, how to cellar wine and more. Sessions are 6 crowns ($6) each and spaces are filled on a walk-up first come, first served basis. For full schedule, visit http://tasteoftoronto.com/feature/wine-tasting-theatre/.

The Electrolux Taste Theatre: In partnership with Metro, All Clad and Kenwood, top chefs and special guests host live demonstrations, sharing expertise for those who are serious about food, as they create gastronomic delights live for the crowd. Learn from Shereen Arazm of Terroni, Damon Campbell of Bosk, Victor Barry of Splendido, Donna Dooher of Mildred’s Temple Kitchen and many more. After their demonstrations, Indigo presents book signings with feature chefs such as David Chang and Mark McEwan. The Electrolux Taste Theatre is free, but seating is limited and available on a first come first served basis.

Taste of DubaiFort York Historical Cooking Workshops: With classes catered to both children and adults, join the cooks in the 1826 Officers’ Mess Kitchen to prepare recipes from the late 18th and early 19th century from Fort York staff dressed in traditional dress. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. children from six to 16 years old are invited to make ice cream, and from 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day, adults are invited to a salad herbs workshop with produce straight from the historical garden at Fort York. Fort York Historical Cooking Workshops are free, but space is limited, so be sure to sign up onsite.

Producers Market: Sip, sample and shop from the boutique food and drink market, where nearly 70 artisan producers and premium brands showcase their finest. Vendors include Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar, Walter all-natural craft Caesar mix, Green House Juice Co., Upper Canada Cheese Company, Ninutik Maple and many more.

Taste of DublinRight up your alley? Then you don’t want to miss it! Taste of Toronto takes place on July 24-27, 2014 at Toronto’s historic Fort York. VIP packages are available as well and include fast track festival entry, a complimentary beverage (please, drink responsibly), and a $20 voucher for new Uber users or $5 off for existing Uber users.

KitchenMachine-KM0803_800x600For more information, or to purchase tickets visit tasteoftoronto.com.

Since this is Taste of Toronto’s inaugural year, we need your help to spread the word! And to thank you, I have an incredible giveaway to offer my Canadian readers. Courtesy of Kenwood, a Taste of Toronto partner, one lucky reader will win The Kenwood Cooking Chef, which is valued at $2,000. YES, $2,000!

To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Remember, we’re looking for you to tell your followers and friends about Taste of Toronto, so there will be bonus entries for sharing the news socially. Good luck everyone!

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  1. Victoria Ess

    July 15, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    I always try to participate in food-related festivals and events with friends because nothing brings people together like good food experiences!

  2. BlessedTA

    July 15, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    I’ve not.

  3. Karen C. Hill

    July 15, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    I have never been to one before – I say I’d like to go to them but never seem to get there. Maybe I’ll catch one that’s coming up finally

  4. Melinda L.

    July 15, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    I love attending food shows and festivals, it gives me the chance to check out and sample all the yummy foods that the city/area has to offer in one place.

  5. Candace

    July 15, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    I might sleep with this unit if I won it. #justsayin Also food festivals make a great date night #foodporn

  6. angela

    July 15, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    I try to partake in anything food related. It’s great to learn new things and experience new cultires.

  7. Vickie Cheung

    July 15, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    Being a foodie, yes as much as I can

  8. Sandy

    July 15, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    YES!! I love food festivals. You get to try amazing food and mingle with great people!

  9. Karen E. Hill

    July 15, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    Yes, went to the Kitchener one this year and usually attend one yearly. Love taste testing and people meeting.

  10. misty DEIbel

    July 15, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    wow i would love to go to Taste of Toronto and have such great time. Well winning this KenWood cooking chef would be a dream!! You can do so many new and exciting things with this Kitchen Kenwood chef machine.

  11. Katie

    July 15, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I’ve visited local ones, they are always awesome… never visited a food festival in another city though.

  12. Toby

    July 15, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    We always made sure to hit The Taste of Manitoba here. Love sampling all the great foods we have to offer!

  13. Maria

    July 15, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    I am so excited for this festival!!! :)

  14. Lina

    July 15, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    YES! I love to try different foods!

  15. michelle tremblett

    July 15, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    I love the Toronto food shows, growing up there was incredible, different shows every week :)

  16. Alaina Monster

    July 15, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    I have always wanted to .. but never had the chance yet. Hoping to this year! :D

  17. Anne C.

    July 15, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    I usually don’t, because I live in Muskoka, and we don’t have very many that I wouldn’t have to travel a long distance to. That being said, we do have ribfests, which are always popular. Big news, apparently on the August long weekend, there will be a Beer Festival in Bracebridge, which will undoubtedly be a HUGE success…lol.

  18. Marcy McMillan

    July 15, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    Already have my tickets!

  19. Jo-Anne

    July 15, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    I live too far away but would love to have one of those around here..

  20. Chelsea Montgomery

    July 15, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    This is an exceptional event coming to Toronto. Really putting Toronto on the international culinary map.

  21. Greg Garbacki

    July 15, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Looking forward to the festival

  22. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    July 15, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    We have gone to a couple food festivals and they are great. This one in Toronto sounds really good, too bad we live several hours away. The Kenwood Cooking Chef looks AMAZING!

  23. Alex

    July 15, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    i visit them when I can, but unfortunately, schedules have not worked out for the past 2-3 in my area.

  24. Andrea Amy

    July 15, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    I used to, but I haven’t in many years. I have little kids, and zero child care. I will start going back to them once my kids are older again though.

  25. Michelle

    July 15, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Not in my area, but sounds cool

  26. Andrea Patel

    July 15, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Yes I went halal food festival love me some food

  27. TW

    July 15, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    It depends. It seems like there are so many food festivals nowadays that some aren’t as good or are just a gimmick.

  28. Yash

    July 15, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    I’m a big foodie so try to visit these festivals whenever i can.

  29. Brian Johnson

    July 15, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    Love anything food, food festivals rock!

  30. Chi

    July 15, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Of course! food festivals are like my second home :)

  31. Linda L

    July 15, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    I went to the delicious food show last year and absolutely loved it! However, I’ve never been to the Taste of Toronto before; gonna try to get tickets asap! ;D

  32. Meredith

    July 15, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Taste of Toronto seems great! I hope to experience all the different foods we have to offer :-)

  33. Janet

    July 15, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Absolutely! I love keeping up with the foodie scene.

  34. Sabrina Tong

    July 15, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    My family’s hobby is eating and we have the waistlines to prove it. If hubby isn’t working we’re at whichever festival is happening in the GVRD

  35. claude normandeau

    July 15, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    I haven’t been to many food shows but I think they’re a great way to try new things and to see new techniques. Also a great way to see new products!

  36. Alayne Langford

    July 15, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Taste of Toronto IS right up my alley because it is around the corner from my daughter! Will attend with her for all the good eats and hoping for a great Gluten Free booth as well! Am happy to spread the word!! Thanks!

  37. Ange La

    July 15, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Never been … But sounds interesting! I think it’s good Toronto is creating a tradition that is fun and educational.

  38. Vesper

    July 15, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    I don’t visit food shows and festivals anymore as there are none in the area

  39. Vivian S

    July 15, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Yes I do because I love trying out new things!

  40. Renee LeBlanc

    July 15, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Huge foodies over here! Hubby and I love to go to food shows and try new restaurants so taste of Toronto would be an amazing place to find our new favourite restaurants!

  41. Sylvia Mollison

    July 15, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    My sister and I love visiting local food shows. It is a chance to see what is new, taste some great food and spend some time together!

  42. Christina D

    July 15, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I do! I love trying new things!

  43. Thomas K

    July 15, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    Yes because I love to eat!

  44. Hibbat

    July 15, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    All the time! Am a huge foodie! Don’t always get to go to every single one as i am still a student but try my best! Love trying new dishes and taking pics of food!

  45. Brenda Penton

    July 15, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    No. I would but we never get anything exciting like that in my area. Otherwise, I would attend a lot of the events.

  46. Flora M

    July 15, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I used to love going to the Food building at the CNE with my Mom and Aunt – they used to have TONS of free samples available – not so anymore :(
    I visited the Taste of the Danforth a couple of times years ago. Now I tend to avoid them because the crowds and walking around don’t “agree” with me anymore.

  47. ginette4

    July 15, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    Our city has a food festival every October and we love going, so many different cuisines, music, arts and crafts for the children, always a blast

  48. Joelle

    July 15, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Sounds like a great event! Can’t wait to partake :)

  49. Branka Stefanovic

    July 15, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Best part of summer is attending festivals. Taste of Toronto will be so much fun!

  50. stacey dempsey

    July 15, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I visit them when they come near where I live. There are usually alot of fun and you get to try lots of new foods. I loved the one that used to be at the PNE you could spend all day there, but I havent been to that one in years. We have some local small festivals which are great . I am not a great cook but I am trying to get better all the time. I try new recipes and even though it dosent always turn out well I keep trying lol

  51. Erika

    July 15, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I try to. It’s interesting getting ideas and trying new foods!

  52. MrDisco

    July 15, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    i haven’t yet. i’m not a big fan of crowds

  53. Carol M (Lushka S)

    July 15, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    Oh yes, love food and trying out new things. Have even been known to try out beverage festivals too!

  54. Lorraine Wiebe

    July 15, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    Yes, I have not as often as I should I love trying new food traditional ones especially

  55. Lisa Robertson

    July 15, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    We usually do go. .but a lot of time it can be over priced

  56. Lynda Cook

    July 15, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    No I haven’t yet, but it looks like a great time, all the food mmmmmm

  57. Vivian D.

    July 15, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    Yes, I love to try different foods.

  58. Sharlene

    July 15, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    I’ve been to Taste of Buffalo a really long time ago. I like going to RibFests with the kids.

  59. Joan G.

    July 15, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    Occasionally I have but there’s not a lot of them in my area.

  60. Miranda Ryckman

    July 15, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    I like to.

  61. Yuen C

    July 15, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    I love visiting food events but only if the admission is reasonable.

  62. 409cope

    July 15, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    I don’t visit cooking shows or festivals as hubby does all the cooking.

  63. Lynn Clayton

    July 15, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    I’ve not

  64. S. Jackson

    July 15, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    I have not been able to attend any food sows because of my disability.

  65. Doris Calvert

    July 15, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    I have only been to a few and love to try new food.

  66. Francine

    July 15, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    I love to attend, to see and taste the latest trends!

  67. William Ng

    July 15, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Can’t wait to check this festival out.

  68. aneta alaei

    July 15, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    I visit tons with the family because we love food. I like to say its great excercise to walk around all day but we eat so much good food!

  69. holly o'gorman

    July 15, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    I haven’t been to many food festivals, but Ottawa had it’s first Poutine Fest this year and it was incredible, yum!

  70. Heidi C.

    July 15, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    I used to attend food festivals when I lived in TO/Vancouver but there aren’t too many where we live now.

  71. Sherry K

    July 15, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    I love food festivals – the ones where you just eat and also the ones where you learn

  72. gina t.

    July 15, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    This sounds like an amazing festival! Good food – outdoors – sounds like a great idea!

  73. Tina L.

    July 15, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    I love visiting food shows and festivals. I love trying different and new products.

  74. Harvinderks

    July 15, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    I love food shows, but because my husband doesn’t I have gone to one in ages!

  75. KittyPride

    July 15, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    I usually only catch them on tv, always wish I was better informed

  76. michelle

    July 15, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    Of course, living in the GTA it’s part of life. Visited ribfest a few weekends back and it’s not a foodfest per say but Beerfest is next weekend and that is always a good time.

  77. Peter T.

    July 15, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    I love them but I rarely get a chance to go. It would be great to attend.

  78. Josie Tusa

    July 15, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    I do like to go whenever I get a chance to. I think they’re great!

  79. Jennifer Lo

    July 16, 2014 at 12:01 am

    I have not, but would like to try.

  80. sarah sar

    July 16, 2014 at 1:41 am

    Yes I do! I’m a huuuuuuge foodie and have discovered so many awesome brands and companies that I would’ve never learned about were it not for these festivals. They are so much fun to attend!

  81. Jeannie

    July 16, 2014 at 3:27 am

    I love visiting food shows. It’s a great place to discover new products and recipes.

  82. Jenn E

    July 16, 2014 at 3:50 am

    Yes! We don’t usually eat out often or try many different cuisines since we’re so busy, so food shows are really fun and different for us! it lets us try so many good and different foods!

  83. Lisa H

    July 16, 2014 at 6:07 am

    I love visiting food shows. They’re a great way to try new foods and find new restaurants to try. It’s nice to get a “taste” of someplace new and it leads you to try a full meal at the restaurant.

  84. Bons

    July 16, 2014 at 7:18 am

    I do visit foods shows and festivals whenever I can. I like trying new foods and getting new cooking ideas/recipes.

  85. Pam

    July 16, 2014 at 7:22 am

    Yes I often do, because I love trying new things and learning how to be a better cook in the kitchen.

  86. Donnas

    July 16, 2014 at 7:31 am

    I go whenever possible, I love trying new foods and new recipes.

  87. Edward M

    July 16, 2014 at 7:59 am

    I love going to food shows. This one sounds very interesting.

  88. patty george

    July 16, 2014 at 8:01 am

    I love to try new things , go places, taste new treats, its an tastfull day

  89. Athena

    July 16, 2014 at 8:32 am

    I go whenever I can. I love new recipes and trying them out

  90. Carol Denny

    July 16, 2014 at 8:33 am

    Occasionally I have because its fun to try new foods

  91. Linda B

    July 16, 2014 at 8:51 am

    I have never visited a food show or festival. Until now, I did not know they existed but I certainly do now and would love to attend. It sounds amazing and I love learning new techniques on preparing different foods. The Kenwood Cooking Chef, would be a great addition to my kitchen to prepare so many new and different foods. I have nothing that compares to it and it is a fantastic piece of appliance I would be proud to have and would love to use.

  92. Tammy M

    July 16, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I love food festivals, Taste of the Danforth is a fave of our family!

  93. Darlene Schuller

    July 16, 2014 at 10:04 am

    I don’t as I don’t live where they have them, but I would soo love to .

  94. Veronica S.

    July 16, 2014 at 10:21 am

    I have and always enjoy it!

  95. Maggie C

    July 16, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I love food shows! I have been to Good Food and Drinks Show and Good Food and Wine show in Niagara! I love attending food shows because it allows me to try new things under one roof!

  96. Linda K

    July 16, 2014 at 10:48 am

    I love attending food shows and festivals so that I can try new foods and learn new ways to enjoy foods.

  97. Lucy

    July 16, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Yes! Food festivals are a great way to try new foods and have exposure to new products

  98. Melanie D

    July 16, 2014 at 11:25 am

    I’ve never been, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to go! I’ve never gotten around to buying a ticket. AH, they seem like so much fun. SO much food too!

  99. Cathy C

    July 16, 2014 at 11:56 am

    Sometimes. I do like them and always fun when I do but often don’t quite get around to as many as I would like to visit …I mean who doesn’t love to eat!

  100. Brandee H

    July 16, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    I like to go to ones which also have a focus or element for kids as well.

  101. Crystal Englot

    July 16, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    I have never been to one yet, but have always wanted too. Unfortunately I live in a small town so options of attending one are not available in my area!

  102. Wendy hutton

    July 16, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    I have never been to one but living in a small town with no vehicle I never get the chance to go to any in surrounding areas

  103. leanne

    July 16, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    I haven’t heard of any in my neighbourhood but I would definitely go to one.

  104. nicky

    July 16, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    yes, i love food shows and festivals! such a great way to get introduced to new chefs, restaurants, and food trends. plus, gotta love the food samples ;-)

  105. Victoria K

    July 16, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I used to before I had kids.

  106. Yuen C

    July 16, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Yes, I visit food festivals.

  107. jan

    July 16, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    I have been to one food festival and many beer and wine festivals :)

  108. Rick F

    July 16, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    I used to when I lived in Toronto. Loved them.

  109. Lori Jackson

    July 16, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    YES!!! They have the best food ever!!!

  110. Kaleb

    July 16, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    So exciting! Would be awesome!

  111. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    July 16, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I do but its usually involves cars or home reno Id rather food ones!

  112. stephen gordon

    July 16, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    I love visiting food shows and festivals. I love trying different and new products that are available out there. Yummy and thanks for the chance. Cheers.

  113. Ray L

    July 16, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    This looks like awesome fest anything with food is always awesome *drool*
    Thanks for chance !!

  114. Zainab Shaikh

    July 16, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    Sometimes it depends.

  115. Tanis

    July 16, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    No, not right now as I have a busy 8 month old!

  116. Belinda McNabb

    July 16, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    We do visit the fesitvals in manitoba. It is lots of fun

  117. Heidi Pawluk

    July 16, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Never been to such an extravagant food festival such as this one. Nothing like food to warm the body and soul.

  118. Suzie M

    July 16, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    love the food festivals in Winnipeg & area

  119. lisa bolduc

    July 16, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    some of our local festivals, but I love watching cooking shows

  120. laura

    July 16, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    I enjoying going to food shows and festivals

  121. Silvia D

    July 16, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    i did once, loved trying all the different foods!

  122. Eldon

    July 16, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    Yes because it is fun!

  123. Ei Leen

    July 16, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    Yes. I love food shows! The live cooking demos & sampling new products.

  124. nicoleroannef

    July 16, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    I love trying new things and festivals are great for that

  125. Haylie Langwald

    July 17, 2014 at 12:13 am

    Yes! We go to the Heritage Festival in Edmonton every year, plus we also have Taste of Edmonton, though I haven’t gone yet.

  126. Susan

    July 17, 2014 at 12:29 am

    I try to go to the Taste of London — great way to try new restaurants, hang out with other foodies, and sample some new taste treats.

  127. Wayne Lecoy

    July 17, 2014 at 5:14 am

    I am entering your giveaway.
    It would be great to win The Kenwood Cooking Chef.
    In response to your question of
    Do you visit food shows and festivals? Why or why not?
    I don’t usually visit food shows and festivals because i don’t cook very often
    but i went to the Cinevillage Studios in Toronto, Ontario
    to be on the Christine Cushing Live television show in 2004.
    Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!

  128. angela m

    July 17, 2014 at 11:54 am

    Yes I do and have. I love trying samples of food or drinks before you buy the full size product.

  129. nicolthepickle

    July 17, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    I used to. I worked for a bakery for most of my life and we got to all the good shows. I haven’t been to one in a while though.

  130. Fiona Mullins

    July 17, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    I like going to food festivals- I get to try lots of different cuisines that I normally don’t get a chance to

  131. Kristine Ewald

    July 17, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    I would love to visit shows, but I live in a small northern town that doesn’t appreciate food in the same way as when i was in vancouver

  132. Darryl Jane Wellman

    July 17, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    Fabulous Festival. Hoot Hoot! Luv to win!

  133. Tammy Dalley

    July 17, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    I don’t attend many!

  134. Chris Stockford

    July 17, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    No I do not

  135. Katie C

    July 17, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Never been!!!

  136. Loretta

    July 17, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    I always try to participate in food-related festivals.

  137. amber y

    July 17, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    I’ve went to a few, but I want to go to more! I have so much fun when we go, but talking to the chefs and people who’ve set up booths makes me nervous as heck!

  138. Megan F.

    July 17, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    We like to go to the commercial food shows. Hubby is in that business, so it is fun to see what new things are coming out in the world of commercial foods.

  139. Nicole

    July 17, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    Yes I do because I love to try out new foods!

  140. Ira

    July 17, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    If I had my way I would go to every food event possible :) But right now I don’t get a chance to get out of our small city…
    When I was a student I went every year to the ice cream festival. It was awesome!

  141. Jonnie

    July 18, 2014 at 1:20 am

    I love visiting food shows and festivals because it’s so fun to see what’s new on the market and sample some yummy dishes.

  142. lori b

    July 18, 2014 at 9:09 am

    i have visited them before, haven’t yet this year, they are so much fun

  143. Dawn

    July 18, 2014 at 9:43 am

    “If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.” Cesar Chavez

    This quote summons why I love food festivals. You get to see into the kitchens of other people and the kitchen is the heart of a home and a family. Through food you glimpse ceremony and community ~ the heart of a culture. Also, food is delicious and inspires feeling when done well :D

  144. Suzanne G

    July 18, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I have not ever had the chance to visit them as we live in rural area and closest city is about four hours away.

  145. Jenny

    July 18, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    i love visiting festivals

  146. brandi gauvin

    July 18, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    I try too

  147. Amy Heffernan

    July 18, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    I attended one once 2 years ago. We do not get many here in Newfoundland. Times like this i wish i lived in ON :(

  148. Angela Mitchell

    July 18, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I attend food festivals and shows whenever I can. Vancouver has a lot of these kinds of activities and whenever I’m in the city I go! I just went to our local Spot Prawn Festival a few weeks ago!

  149. Marlene

    July 18, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    I do sometimes when I can afford to go & have the time. I love seeing new types of products out there.

  150. Terri O'Donnell

    July 18, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    I haven’t had the opportunity to because of my hectic work schedule but I hope to start taking my son to some, he and I love spending time creating things in the kitchen

  151. roger simmons

    July 19, 2014 at 2:34 am

    I have been to a food festival before but it was not an enjoyable experience when lineups were long and theres just too many people it isnt enjoyable then.

  152. Bailey Dexter

    July 19, 2014 at 9:55 am

    I take in the food shows and festivals every time I am in Toronto with my daughter, we love them. Always planning them out before I travel. There is so much to learn & enjoy!

  153. jen s.

    July 19, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    I’ve been to a few – a lot depends on the distance and (of course) the date of the event. But they certainly are enjoyable!

  154. mongupp

    July 19, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    I would love to go to a food show and sample new and interesting foods.

  155. Robyn Bellefleur

    July 19, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    YES!! I love food festivals. We always go to Taste of the Danforth and Summerlious.

  156. Karla Sceviour

    July 19, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    no,I do not,I woud LOVE too,but we don`t have any here.:(

  157. beth

    July 19, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    I love food- love food festivals. We attend many frequently. We just went to Taco Fest and Streatery in KW..Ribfest is going on now too.. I Love food festivals

  158. Carla B

    July 19, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    I try to – if I can. I love trying new foods!

  159. Michelle K

    July 19, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    I LOVE food festivals try to make the local ones too..Winning this would make me so happy as a family We all enjoy cooking and baking…

  160. Julie Bolduc

    July 19, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    I haven’t been to one but I would like to

  161. Kelly young

    July 19, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    Yes I do summerlious and taste of Italy love them

  162. Florence C

    July 19, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Yes we do. Just did the Taste of Edmonton only yesterday. Love trying difference foods.

  163. Jennifer P.

    July 19, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    I’ve never gone to a food festival – just never seem to have the time. I think once our little ones are a little bit older I will start checking them out.

  164. Joy

    July 20, 2014 at 7:32 am

    i would like to usually – usually the crowds are so huge though

  165. Adrienne

    July 20, 2014 at 8:49 am

    It’s awesome to see TO being chosen for another world class event!

  166. Adrienne

    July 20, 2014 at 8:50 am

    It’s so amazing to see TO being chosen for another world class event!

  167. A.J. Carano

    July 20, 2014 at 10:48 am

    I haven’t, but I have family members who have.

  168. Sharon

    July 20, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Sometimes. Depends on the theme

  169. kristen visser

    July 20, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    I never have but totally would LOVE to! i think it would be an awesome & yummy experience

  170. Rossana

    July 20, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    We try to go whenever we can, love seeing all the creative things to do with food! Sampkes aren’t bad either! :)

  171. Juliee Fitze

    July 20, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    I have never been to a show yet, they are to far away.

  172. Kris L

    July 20, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Sometimes if were in the city, we live in a small town, so not much forthat kinda stuff around here,

  173. christine

    July 20, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    I’ve been to a few. I like seeing new trends.

  174. Jasen H

    July 20, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    Generally I do not attend food shows or festivals. Not a fan of large crowds.

  175. Carole B.

    July 20, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Yes i visit food festivals to discover new prodcts

  176. loucheryl

    July 20, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    I do visit food festivals because I love trying new and exciting foods!

  177. David

    July 20, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    LOVE food shows – can’t wait to check it out! thanks!

  178. Erin W

    July 20, 2014 at 11:33 pm

    I love going to food shows, I always get some great ideas from them!

  179. Melanie B

    July 21, 2014 at 12:49 am

    I haven’t yet but I always say I am going too!

  180. suzi

    July 21, 2014 at 5:23 am

    Whenever I get a chance I do because I love trying new foods (and adore high quality meals)!

  181. Stephanie Lau

    July 21, 2014 at 8:10 am

    Of course I go! Love a good festival.

  182. Lee-Ann

    July 21, 2014 at 10:56 am

    My sister and I are food show groupies!!!

  183. La Cuisine d'Helene

    July 21, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    I like food shows but try to go early during the day because I find that sometimes, when there is too many people, it’s hard to taste everything.

  184. Doris H.

    July 21, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    I would love to, but usually I can’t afford to attend.

  185. carolyn m

    July 21, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    Hi – i love food festivals, and try to get to them when I can. Never been to the Toronto one, it looks amazing! I would absolutely love to win this prize. A foodie’s dream!

  186. ian s

    July 21, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Hi – I don’t get to food festival too much any more but LOVE them!

  187. Charlotte

    July 21, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    I visit as many as I can.

  188. SUMMER PLEWES

    July 21, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    I have only gone a few times. I love to go but they are usually too big a drive for me. Add parking, gas, dogsitter etc.. and the day costs me too much on top. But I love attending them.

  189. Laurie

    July 21, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Haven’t been to many but love food, since I work with food.

  190. John

    July 21, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Yes!

  191. Lindsay C

    July 21, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    I do visit food shows like Eat Vancouver and the Gluten Free Expo, as well as events like the Spot Prawn Festival and the Food Cart Festival. I do so because I am a total foodie and love meeting with others in the community, as well as getting new ideas and chatting with amazing chefs. Plus, I’m in the running to be on Masterchef Canada season 2, so I need to get lots of extra ideas :-)

  192. Mark V

    July 21, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    I love food shows, where else can you try so many different varietys in one spot.

  193. melanie

    July 21, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    Yes I go for the delicious samples.

  194. Pat B

    July 21, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    I haven’t come across food shows, but would if I knew where to find them!

  195. Jason E Woods

    July 22, 2014 at 2:44 am

    Yes! Taste of Edmonton is amazing!

  196. Tracy

    July 22, 2014 at 2:58 am

    yes love ribfest!

  197. Kristi Renout

    July 22, 2014 at 9:24 am

    Not usually, but I have been to the odd one.

  198. Treen Goodwin

    July 22, 2014 at 10:30 am

    No i have never been but would so love to ,to taste all the great food … i live way to far away :)

  199. shane

    July 22, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    we go to a TON of food festivals because we are both gluten free and we love to see what’s out there. We have discovered so many great places and brands thanks to these festivals

  200. ivy pluchinsky

    July 22, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    I have never been to one, but if i had the opportunity to attend i would! I love food.

  201. JaimeeM

    July 22, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Yes, i love food festivals. Right now Im waiting for ribfest to come back to the city.

  202. emily cocarell

    July 22, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    Huge fan of food festivals! They are my calling!

  203. Karrie

    July 23, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Love food festivals!

  204. Renee LeBlanc

    July 23, 2014 at 8:48 am

    I got my tickets, can’t wait to go with my hubby and kids on Saturday…so excited THR and co is there one of my fav restaurants in the city!

  205. Irene Eichler

    July 23, 2014 at 8:49 am

    I love food festivals!

  206. wayne

    July 23, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Mmmmm flood…nomnom.

  207. Heather Kennedy

    July 23, 2014 at 8:55 am

    Yes I LOVE food festivals! Best way to discover new dishes!

  208. Julie F

    July 23, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Yes I love trying different foods!

  209. Ami B

    July 23, 2014 at 8:57 am

    I have when I lived in larger cities…haven’t been to one lately, but they’re great!

  210. Isabelle Goyer

    July 23, 2014 at 9:03 am

    I have not yet but would love it!!

  211. William Stewart

    July 23, 2014 at 9:04 am

    I sure do because they’re fun!

  212. krislyn roth

    July 23, 2014 at 9:05 am

    I love to try new foods so I like to try to hit up at least one festival a year.

  213. Ava Mifflin

    July 23, 2014 at 9:06 am

    No i live in small town

  214. Erika Birrell

    July 23, 2014 at 9:08 am

    Yes we do, love tasting different cultures of food!

  215. Michelle

    July 23, 2014 at 9:09 am

    i used to, but just haven’t had much time now to go to them now

  216. Nora Edmiston-Harlos

    July 23, 2014 at 9:17 am

    I have here in Calgary so many ethnic food festivals here.

  217. Amy Stack

    July 23, 2014 at 9:19 am

    We live in a small town in Nova Scotia so there are not a lot of foodie festivals. One that we don’t miss is the Lobster Carnival in Pictou. It is a little more about music and the party, but there is plenty of lobster too!

    When we lived in Toronto and Saint Catharines we love the diverse festivals. A couple favourites were the Taste of the Danforth and the Grape and Wine Festival. A Taste of Toronto sounds like a really fun time and we might have to plan a vacation to incorporate it!

  218. Jenny

    July 23, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Wow that is epic!! I have been to a food festival or two but rarely hear about them until the last minute.

  219. Davindra

    July 23, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I love visiting them but I don’t do so often because of the high entrance fees.

  220. Michael Hurst

    July 23, 2014 at 9:29 am

    I do visit some food shows but generally they are local ones around the town of Midland Ontario, I might go down to Barrie for the odd one.

  221. Cathy

    July 23, 2014 at 9:29 am

    I’ve never been to one, but it sounds like it would be a ton of fun. Well, that might not be true…does ribfest count!

  222. Bree

    July 23, 2014 at 9:30 am

    I try to but I am not close to any big cities so only get to go if I am there anyway

  223. Charity H

    July 23, 2014 at 9:44 am

    I went to Taste of Edmonton this year. I would normally go to our Heritage Days Festival which is another food festival next weekend but I am having a baby then.

  224. Sherry McGee

    July 23, 2014 at 9:49 am

    Living in a rural area makes it challenging but when I have the chance I always stop by at trade shows and food festivals!

  225. Ashley L

    July 23, 2014 at 9:53 am

    If I’m in the city, food festivals are a great event to attend!

  226. Mandy

    July 23, 2014 at 10:03 am

    I have not but I enjoy watching The Food Network

  227. Darlene Tuling

    July 23, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I love going to food festivals. Toronto has plenty and it’s a great way to try new food. :)

  228. Mandy

    July 23, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I haven’t had the chance to go to a food fest yet, it is on my bucket list though

  229. Chantal A

    July 23, 2014 at 10:10 am

    I love going to food festivals and ribfests. Can’t wait for the one in Toronto this weekend

  230. Jen Conlin

    July 23, 2014 at 10:16 am

    We sure do! In Calgary in Summer there is are Festivals Every weekend. Being a complete Foodie These bring me immense JOY!

  231. Leslie W-H

    July 23, 2014 at 10:16 am

    Love going to food festivals, but it gets expensive if you take the teenagers with you!

  232. G.Smith

    July 23, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Have never been to one but would like to.

  233. Sandra Rooke

    July 23, 2014 at 10:27 am

    I have a disability and prefer to watch televised shows.

  234. Shelley N

    July 23, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I just love food festivals and that one sounds great. I have been to Taste of Chicago and it was tons of fun (it just happened to be on when we were there). I love the Good Food Festival, Gourmet food and wine one at the Conference Centre, and the wine/spirits one (whose name escapes me) at the International Centre in the TO area. I hear there is a fabulous one in Stratford called the Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival that I will have to see if I can get to next year. Streetsville’s Bread & Honey festival was fun (we used to go to it when we lived in Mississauga). Fiesta Week in Oshawa and Caravan in Toronto used to be great. In Windsor Carousel of Nations is fun if you are in town then (I would not make a special trip to go to it though) but I would make a special trip down there for the Shores of Erie International Wine Festival (food, wine and music). Niagara Grape and Wine Festival in St Catherines in Sept is definitely worth visiting -parade, concerts, food and of course wine. The Elmira Maple Syrup festival and the Wellesley apple butter festival are all supposed to be great. Our Kitchener food and drink show is relatively new but it was pretty good. Most places have great ribfests and other food festivals or festivals where food is a big part of it.

  235. Natalie

    July 23, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I visit food festivals, once in a while. I love trying new cuisines and delicacies from around the world. It’s pretty fun and exciting attending these festivals and I always leave with a lot of goodies.

  236. Donna Carpenter

    July 23, 2014 at 10:54 am

    unfortunately no.. I live in N.B.

  237. darci

    July 23, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Where I live there is not the opportunity, this would make a wonderful getaway and experience!

  238. Abigail

    July 23, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Ohhhh boy! The thought of winning this excites me way too much. This would be a staple in my kitchen!

  239. Joyce

    July 23, 2014 at 11:57 am

    i go sometimes to try new food!:)

  240. Cheryl Imayoshi

    July 23, 2014 at 11:59 am

    This sounds like an amazing festival!

  241. LORI

    July 23, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I like to attend the home show every year, though not specifically food related I like to see the new offerings by companies to improve my home! And that includes in the kitchen. I don’t often go to food only shows however but my neighbors are very creative and i get ideas from them.

  242. Mary M

    July 23, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    I’ve bee some festivals. There is so much to do in Toronto and Ontario on the weekends it’s hard to make it to all the events.

  243. aarone m

    July 23, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Yes, I do, because I love food and love festivals!

  244. Keri

    July 23, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    Sometimes. It depends on what type of things are happening at the festival :)

  245. Jamie Bertrand

    July 23, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    i dont go to them because it costs money

  246. Jennifer H

    July 23, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    In the past I’ve attended many food shows and festivals, but crowds aren’t as fun to deal with anymore.

  247. Julie A.

    July 23, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    I have in the past, but we live in a small town now and there’s not too many food festivals in the area.

  248. Lynn L

    July 23, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    I do like attending food and drink festivals

  249. Aarti Missra

    July 23, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    I visit food shows/festivals when I can. It’s a good way to try different foods, especially when you go with friends and can steal off their plates!

  250. Rosanne Robinson

    July 23, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    We’ve been to a few festivals and they’re always so much fun watching the entertainment and sampling the delicious foods.

  251. Karen Hayes

    July 23, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Here and Edmonton Ab, we are currently enjoying our local Taste of Edmonton festival which is fabulous, but the heritage days Festival at the end of the month is really amazing! There are hundreds of pavilions serving food from countries all over the world! It’s really very spectacular!

  252. Lisa @ Running to Bake

    July 23, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    I would LOVE to, never been to one before but food is my life!

  253. Amirah

    July 23, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Yes, I go to food festivals because I love discovering and trying new foods :)

  254. YASMIN HALL

    July 23, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I love to attend as many food shows that I can. I always learn a few tricks from the professionals and chefs that are there. The food and samples are always fresh and fabulous!

  255. Elaine Deng

    July 23, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    I visit food festivals very often because I love trying out new food!

  256. Nancy T

    July 23, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    I’ve never been to a specific food festival but I have been to shows that have a food component like the Royal Winter Fair.

  257. Suzanne B

    July 23, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Would love to go, who doesn’t like trying out new food!

  258. Jeanette Jackson

    July 23, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I’ve never been to one but I hope to go someday.

  259. Nicky J

    July 23, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    No, it’s just something I haven’t tried yet

  260. Adriana F

    July 23, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    No I don’t because I just can’t seem to find the time with 3 kids.

  261. Cheryl P

    July 23, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    I Love food shows, just don’t make it to enough of them!

  262. Stephanie Rotheisler

    July 23, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    I try to visit food festivals when they’re around. It’s a great chance to try new things, and a nice outing with some friends/family.

  263. J

    July 23, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    I like food shows but haven’t had the chance to go to one.

  264. Jenna D

    July 23, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    not nearly as often as my little heart desires…and someone would probably have to be responsible for throwing me in a wheelbarrow for the trip home as I would eat until I was uncomfortably full, lol!

  265. Jenness M

    July 23, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    I would go but I don’t think they are any in my city

  266. Becky

    July 23, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    I haven’t. But only because I live in such a small area they seldom happen. I think it would be fun to attend one since I love eating and cooking :)

  267. Heather, Mmm... is for Mommy

    July 23, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    I haven’t… I always seem to miss the local ones. Except beerfest :P

  268. DH

    July 23, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    We don’t have many here in Regina but I’ve gone to a festivals where there is Food. lol

  269. Claire M

    July 23, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    Sometimes I go to festival, I like learning about new products.

  270. Michelle

    July 23, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    I have not visited any food shows or festivals because it’s very difficult with food allergies.

  271. louise l

    July 23, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    Never have

  272. Sharon Painter

    July 23, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    I am unable to attend due to health

  273. Laval B

    July 23, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    I visit food show for trying new foods

  274. Amelia L

    July 23, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Absolutely! It’s a great way to be inspired and try new things.

  275. Heather Palmer

    July 23, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    I would love to, but I live in rural Sk. Not many chances.

  276. Jessica W.

    July 23, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    I do – I love the variety of items to sample

  277. stacey h

    July 23, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    i love food shows and festivals, i am not a fan of crowds, so if they are busy and crowded i tend to avoid them

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