Here are some great foodie events to pencil into your calendar for fall.
Aug. 31 & 1: Vicki’s Veggies Heirloom Hurrah and Harvest Carnivale
In support of The Stop Community Food Centre, enjoy food prepared by all-star local chefs, an heirloom tomato tasting, wagon rides, music, entertainment and more!
Where: 81 Morrison Point Rd., Black Creek, Prince Edward County
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 24: The Night Market at 99 Sudbury
Vendors bring everything from fresh produce to locally made products, restaurants and food trucks cook up fresh treats, and local wineries, breweries and spirit makers keep the drinks flowing. There are even retail vendors selling clothing, jewellery, crafts, flowers and more.
Where: 99 Sudbury, Toronto
Sept. 6-9: 29th Annual Toronto Vegetarian Food Festival
Food, workshops, cooking demos and more: the biggest vegetarian food festival in North America.
Where: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Sept. 14: Toronto Underground Market
The cornerstone of rebel foodie culture’s September instalment will take place on the 14th. Get your tickets early, it tends to sell out.
Where: Evergreen Brickworks, Toronto
Sept. 20-22: Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival
Talks, tastings, special events and more from local and international culinary experts at one of the largest culinary festivals in Ontario.
Where: Garden District, Stratford
Sept. 20-22: Pan American Food Festival
Cooking demos, food vendors, and more celebrating the cuisines of the Americas.
Where: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Sept. 21: AwesTRUCK 2013
Food trucks from around Southern Ontario will gather for the largest food truck rally in Canada.
Where: Fort York, Toronto
Sept. 29: Foodival
A carnival-themed food festival, supporting Real Food for Real Kids. Vendors will create delicious carnival-themed foods. Adult tickets are $10 in advance, kids are $5.
Where: 99 Sudbury