Summer ‘17 is the summer of food festivals. Check out our rating’s for this year’s festivals!

Summerlicious – It’s back! Toronto’s premier fixe food event has 20 new participants including Cactus Club Café and Maple Leaf Tavern.

Fervid rating – ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪

When? July 7 to July 22

Where? Over 200 restaurants!

How much? Lunch prices fixed at $18, $23 and $28. Dinner prices fixed at $28, $38 and $48.

Ontario Oyster Festival – This year’s theme is “Take Your Effing Seat.” Not only do you get to indulge in oysters but you can also enjoy lobsters and micro brews.

Fervid rating – ✪ ✪ ✪

When? July 17

Where? Rodney’s Oyster House

How much? General Admission is $35. The Mile High Club tickets are priced at $200 that includes; 2 lobster tickets, 4 food/drink tickets and a bottle of Pares Balta Rose Cava!

Toronto Food Truck Festival – Food trucks, entertainment and contests….OH MY! This festival has something for everyone.

Fervid rating – ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪

When? August 4 to August 7

Where? Woodbine Park

How much? Free!

Taste of Danforth – 1.6 million visitors in 3 days and 2 nights! Pick up a snack or a full meal from one of the many stalls. We suggest trying the quails – one of The Taste’s specialties.

 Fervid rating – ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪

When? August 5 to August 7

Where? Greek Town

How much? Free!

Jerk Fest – Celebrate jerk cuisine, a popular tradition in the Caribbean. Sample chicken, pork and even alligator (mmmm).

Fervid rating – ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪

When? August 11 to August 13

Where? Centennial Park

How much? 2-day pass is $39. Want to go all four days as VIP? Advance tickets can be purchased for $240.

Pan American Food Festival – Celebrating North, Central, and South America in the Caribbean. The name change for this year’s festival includes music programming presented alongside the culinary programs.

Fervid rating – ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪

When? August 13

Where? Young Dundas Square

How much? Free!

Hot n’ Spicy Food Festival – Ready for a hot food experience? Explore diverse hot foods from around the world from international and local chefs.

Fervid rating – ✪ ✪ ✪

When? August 19 to August 21

Where? Harbourfront Centre

How much? Free!

Le Burger Week – Calling all burger lovers! Come out and vote for the most popular burger “Judges Choice”, the best fake burger “The Imposter” and the “Best Veggie” burger.

 Fervid rating – ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪

When? September 1 – September 7

Where? 20 different restaurants

How much? Special offer of “Burger Price”