This October, Toronto’s iconic Little Jamaica neighbourhood will be transformed into a vibrant cultural and market hub with the launch of the first-ever Taste the Caribbean Culture & Market Hub: A Pop-Up Experience, happening October 18th and 19th 2025.

The two-day community and cultural experience will immerse guests in the rich traditions of the Caribbean through live music, food tastings, culinary demos, free sample activations, photo stations for Instagrammable photos, and a lively vendor marketplace perfect for foodies and culture lovers alike.

Food & Culinary Highlights

Visitors can indulge in food tastings, free sample activations, and tasty flavours of the Caribbean. The event will feature breakfast classics and Caribbean staples brought to life through live culinary demos led by award-winning chefs Chef La-Toya Fago and Chef Noel Cunningham.

Culture & Entertainment

Beyond the food, the event offers a full lineup of entertainment and cultural experiences, including:

• Painting & interactive cultural workshops

• Steelpan experience with Sip & Play TO

• The Likkle Mas Makers workshop with Freedom Mas Band

• Games of Ludi & Dominoes with guided tutorials by Ludi4Life

You can find the complete schedule of activities here

Special Perks

The first 150 attendees each day will also receive a free swag gift courtesy of the Jamaica Tourist Board.

Community Impact

This inaugural cultural hub is made possible through the City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Grant, along with the dedicated efforts of the CariFestival Association and Taste of the Caribbean organizers.

Experience the first-ever culture and market experience in one of Toronto’s most iconic neighborhoods.

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Taste The Caribbean Culture & Market Hub: A Pop-up Experience

When: October 18th and 19th, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Where: 1553 Eglinton Avenue West at Marlee Ave (near Reggae Lane)

Admission: Free