The 45th Annual Cabbagetown Festival returns on September 7th and 8th on Parliament Street from Gerrard to Wellesley and on Carlton Street from Parliament to Ontario. This inclusive, all-ages festival will delight visitors with live music, street performers, games, a Kids’ Zone, and lots of entertainment representing and celebrating cultures in Canada and around the world.

Artisan stalls and shops in the vicinity will be open during the festival, allowing attendees to shop while enjoying the festival vibes. Over a dozen Cabbagetown restaurants, including House of Parliament, F’Amelia, Salt and Tobacco, Super Bargain, Stout Irish Pub, and Wing House & Sports Bar, will host extended patios on the street and offer food and beverage specials during the festival.

Also, there will also be food trucks, pop-up patios, and restaurants, allowing attendees to try the best cultural bites around the city. You can view the full list of festival vendors below

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ABOUT CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL 2024

Founded in 1976, the award-winning Cabbagetown Festival is one of Toronto’s longest-running and most beloved street festivals. 

This year’s festivities will kick off at the corner of Carlton St. and Parliament St. on September 7th at 11:00 am. Community representatives and elected officials—including Member of Parliament Marci Ien, Member of Provincial Parliament Kristyn Wong-Tam, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, and Councillor Chris Moise—will share inspiring speeches and then participate in the annual cabbage cutting, a tradition since the historic festival began in 1976. 

MORE ABOUT CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL 2024

“A beautiful reflection of Toronto and the Cabbagetown community, The Cabbagetown Festival is the most culturally, architecturally, and ethnically diverse street festival in this city, from the food and the artisans to the performers and the festival staff and guests – it’s an incredibly special event to be a part of and to attend,” said Matthew Mohan, Executive Director, The Cabbagetown BIA. “It’s a massive street party with something for everyone – from EDM DJs, blues bands, delicious foods from all over the world, Indigenous performances, kid’s entertainment, drag performers, cool shops with one-of-a-kind handcrafted goods – and so much more!”

In addition to the great food and entertainment options, the always popular Kids Zone, situated on Carlton Street, between Parliament and Ontario, will feature a kids’ stage programmed with live music, magic acts, and more. Additional family-friendly entertainment will include bouncy castles, crafts tables, balloons, face painters, and stilt walkers. All Kids Zone activities are free.

Conclusively, over 75,000 visitors are expected to attend the fully accessible street festival that represents and celebrates the creativity and culture of the diverse community that lives, works in, and visits the historic Cabbagetown neighborhood.

There will be over 250 local vendors participating in the festival. The annual Closing Parade, on Sunday, September 8th, at 6:20 pm, will mark the end of the festival. Local Afro–Brazilian samba reggae percussion ensemble TDot Batu will lead an energetic and lively parade, which is open for all festival goers to join. The community parade will run up Parliament Street, starting at Gerrard and ending at Wellesley, with a huge dance party.

As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.

CabbageTown Festival 2024

When:

• September 7, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• September 8, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Where: Parliament Street (from Gerrard St. to Wellesley St.), and Carlton Street (from Parliament St. to Ontario St.)

Admission: Free

Vendors – CabbageTown Festival 2024

• Food & beverage vendors Momo Ghar, Liko’s Hawaiian BBQ, Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events, Jerk Brothers, SaigonPai, Kingyo Fisherman’s Market, Mad Mexican, Tito’s BBQ Cookout,  Cake Pop Store, Dippin Cheesecake, That Pretzel Dough, Strudel Ladies, Nourish Happy, Churricos and Super Smash Juice
• Shop stalls from The Beastiary Petshop, Toronto Cards and Collectibles, Roses without Thorns, Migohouse Gift Shop Inc, Lisa Maxwell Jewelry, HomeBaker Kits, Haley Made, Chilly Paste Co. and Cycle Solutions
• Performers DJ Mike, DJ Sena, TDot Batu, Imbayakunas, Levi Conscious Soul Full Band, Snooky Tynes and stilt entertainers from Square Circle

Exciting new festival participants this year include:

• Food & beverage vendors Good Gang Ice Cream, La Gloria Mexican Coffee, 70 Below Treats, ZERO Cocktail Bar, Tasting Room & Bottle Shop, Maya Bay Thai, Backed By Bees, Madras Curry, Eggette Lab, Sunshine Smoothies, Chaiwala from India, Pampa y Patagonia and WuBaEats
• Shop stalls from Lost and Found Healing, You’re Welcome Tattoos, Blooming Flower Bar, Blueberri Kids Clothing, Nusantara Indigenous Crafts, JustOne, Do + Dare Undie Company, Himalayan Collections, Truffles & Circumstance, Sunbalm Jewelry, Revl Tea and Mindful Apparel