Canada’s largest and most original Poutinerie, Smoke’s Poutinerie, hosts its Smoke-A-Palooza, bringing 12 hours of food, over-the-top food battles, mind-blowing music, jaw-dropping performances, fun, and FREE POUTINE to the Sankofa Square this September for a good cause.

This FREE massive street party will feature music performances, activations, games, and acrobatic performances by performers including Sheer Heart Attack (the ultimate Queen experience), 80s Gone Wild (your neon-spandex, big hair, power ballad fix), Destroyer Canada (KISS brought to life with stadium-shaking energy) and more.

One of the major highlights of the event is the Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship (WPEC), the LARGEST and only one of its kind on the planet, sanctioned by Major League Eating (MLE). The GOAT of competitive eating, Joey Chestnut, returns for this EPIC showdown to defend his title and record of 28 lbs of Poutine in just 10 minutes, along with other top-ranked eaters.

Returning this year is the Ryan Smolkin Memorial CEO Challenge in support of We Care. This fundraising spectacle pits corporate execs against each other in a 2-minute Poutine face-off – all for the kids! A fleeting moment of fun and friendly competition turns into a lifetime of opportunities for children with disabilities.

This event isn’t just a food fest – it’s an all-out rock ‘n’ gravy revolution!! Roll in with your crew, flash the horns, and let’s make some noise – because Smoke-A-Palooza 2025 will leave you buzzing like a Marshall stack after the final chord.

 

Smoke-A-Palooza 2025

When: September 6th, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Where: Sankofa Square

Admission: Free