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Epic celebration of food, music, community, and BBQs just outside Toronto
Foodies, fun and food lovers, GTA’s best party bands, and the best BBQ chefs in Canada will converge at the Assembly Park for SMOKED, Canada’s First Live Fire BBQ Festival, from July 18th to 20th
Curated by Nourish, Smoked is a 3-day celebration of live-fire cooking, craft drinks, great music, delicious food, and, of course, BBQs. It is part backyard cookout, part chef’s table, and part community gathering, created for food lovers who crave great food, music, and good vibes in a fun atmosphere.
- Trevor Lui,
- Dwight Smith,
- Lawrence La Pianta,
- Rob Reinhardt,
- Rob Yu,
- Andrew Golden
- Sylvia Nguyen
- Patrick McMurray
- Mel Chmilar Jr.
- Ryan & Jason Buising
- Matt Basile
General Tickets start at $46 and grant guests access to the Smoked festival, where they can explore a curated lineup of Canada’s top BBQ and live fire chefs, local food vendors, and music all day long. Food and drink tokens will be available for purchase on-site.
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Those seeking an elevated experience can purchase VIP tickets. The VIP tickets will grant guests a quick entry to the event, access to a lounge area so you can relax while you eat and vibe to the music, and will grant access to a VIP Garden Party – a private food and drink experience featuring:
- Roasted corn & seasonal salads
- Charcoal-grilled lamb spiducci
- Slow-smoked pulled pork sliders
- Freshly pulled mozzarella station
- Fresh oysters
- Signature jerk chicken by Chef Dwight Smith
In addition to the great food, there will be music and performances from some of Canada’s best party bands, The Free Label and Wing Night.
About SMOKED
SMOKED is more than a food festival; it’s a celebration of fire, smoke, and soul. From legendary pitmasters to rising culinary stars, SMOKED brings together Canada’s best BBQ and grilling talent to serve up bold flavors and global techniques. It’s a coast-to-coast feast of char, spice, and story. But SMOKED isn’t just about the food, it’s the whole experience: ice-cold brews, craft cocktails, live-fire demos, and a killer soundtrack featuring some of the best party bands in the country, turning the entire weekend into the ultimate backyard BBQ. Every bite, beat, and sip is about bringing people together for good times, great food, and the kind of memories only smoke and music can make.
As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.
Smoked Festival Toronto 2025
When: July 18th to 20th,
- July 18th, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- July 19th, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- July 20th, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Assembly Park, 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, Ontario
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $46. Grab your tickets here. VIP options are available (Kids under 12 get in for free)
(Food and Music Festival)