Food & DrinkAug
Toronto Jerk Festival
All the jerk chicken and Caribbean flavour you can handle.
When
August 15, 2026
Where
Centennial Park
Area
Etobicoke
Cost
Paid · $15-25 admission
Format
outdoor
Attendance
30K+ visitors
Running Since
2007 (19 years)
Family Friendly
Yes
VT Insider Tip
Arrive hungry and with cash. Some vendors only take cash and the ATM lines get long. The cooking competitions are entertaining and worth watching between eating sessions.
About
The Jerk Festival at Centennial Park is a celebration of Caribbean food and culture, with a focus on (you guessed it) jerk. Multiple stages of live music, cooking competitions, and food vendors serving jerk chicken, pork, fish, and more. It's one of the best food festivals in the city.
What to Expect
Full-day outdoor festival at Centennial Park. Multiple food vendors, live music stages, cooking demos, and kids' activities. Get there early for the best vendor selection.
Pro Tips
Go with a group and share plates to try more vendors. The festival is spread across a large park so wear comfortable shoes. Bring a blanket for lawn seating near the main stage.
Getting There
Centennial Park in Etobicoke. Kipling subway + short bus ride, or drive (parking available). It's far from downtown so plan your transit time.