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5 Food & Drink Events in Canada by Province (October 2025)
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Unforgettable Food & Drink Events Across Canada This October |
From autumnal feasts in British Columbia to lively Oktoberfest celebrations in Ontario, here's a taste of what's happening across the country in October 2025. |
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British ColumbiaVancouver Fall Food Fest: A self-guided tasting tour featuring over 15 cafes and bakeries offering seasonal treats like hojicha, chestnut, and apple delights.
Taste of Abby Fall Food Festival: Celebrate Abbotsford’s harvest with cooking classes, farm-to-table meals, and live music.
Burnaby Farmers Market: A forest-side market with BC-grown produce, artisan foods, and live music.
Richmond Night Market (Final Weekend): A vibrant night market with global street food and entertainment.
Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration: A community party with mooncakes, cooking demos, and live music. ManitobaTryzub Catering Selo Annual Fall Supper: A cozy turkey dinner with sides and dessert, plus a 50/50 draw and auction.
Rivers United Church Take-Out Fall Supper: Classic turkey dinner available for pick-up.
WBMC Missions Fall Supper: Sweet & sour sausage, baked potatoes, and dessert — all by donation.
Dumpling Fest Winnipeg: A self-guided tasting tour of Filipino lumpia, Indian kofta, Japanese gyoza, and more.
Dinner and Movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A themed dinner and cult classic screening. New BrunswickMaisonnette Oyster Festival: A celebration of local oysters with tastings and community spirit.
Miramichi Food Truck Feastival: Food trucks, live entertainment, and kids’ activities.
Thanksgiving at King’s Head Inn: Farm-fresh meals and historic ambiance.
Knowlesville Country Fair: A harvest celebration with local food and crafts.
Pokeshaw Cranberry Festival: Celebrate the cranberry harvest with tastings and family fun. Newfoundland and LabradorPartridgeberry Harvest Festival: A Thanksgiving tradition with local produce, crafts, and food.
Eastport Peninsula Agricultural Exhibition: A celebration of local agriculture and food.
Oktoberfest Mount Pearl: Craft beer, bratwurst, and live music.
Farm Haunt at Lester’s Farm Market: A spooky farm experience with seasonal treats.
The Mom Market Clarenville: A showcase of local food and creativity.
AlbertaOktoberfest at Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market: Celebrate harvest season with local brews, bratwurst, and live music.
Pumpkins After Dark: A walk-through Halloween experience with food trucks and seasonal treats.
Calgary Fall Supper Series: Local chefs serve up seasonal menus at pop-up locations across the city.
Alberta Culture Days: Taste of Heritage: Free food tastings and cultural cooking demos.
Harvest Festival at Prairie Gardens: Pumpkin patch, food stalls, and live folk music. Nova ScotiaDevour! The Food Film Fest: A celebration of food and cinema with tastings, workshops, and screenings.
Halifax Oyster Festival: Sample Atlantic oysters and enjoy live music by the waterfront.
Harvest Festival at Ross Farm Museum: Traditional food demos, cider pressing, and farm-fresh snacks.
Pumpkin Palooza at Noggins Corner Farm: Pumpkin treats, cider, and family-friendly food stations.
Taste of Truro Fall Market: Local vendors offering seasonal bites and beverages. OntarioToronto Soup Festival: Sample soups from around the world in a cozy outdoor setting.
Niagara Grape & Wine Festival: Wine tastings, food trucks, and harvest celebrations.
Ottawa Fall Farmers Market: Seasonal produce, baked goods, and hot cider.
Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village: Illuminated pumpkin displays and fall snacks.
Taste of the Harvest at Evergreen Brick Works: Local food tastings, cooking demos, and fall produce.
QuebecVirée Gourmande des Comptonales: A countryside tasting tour featuring 50+ local producers offering wine, cheese, and seasonal bites.
Balade Gourmande: A scenic fall drive linking 40+ stops with fresh produce, cider, and artisanal treats.
Festival Trad-Cajun: Louisiana-style food and music in a festive Quebecois setting.
Dégustez Mégantic: A flavourful road trip with wine tastings and gourmet bites.
Oktobierfest Sainte-Adèle: Bavarian-style beer fest with comfort food and mountain views. SaskatchewanCO-OP Taste of Local: Local vendors, food samples, live music, and pumpkin decorating.
Oktoberfest on the Prairies: German fare, polka bands, and specialty brews in a festive outdoor pavilion.
Victorian Tea at Government House: Sandwiches, scones, and dessert served with endless tea.
Rosetown Harvest Family Festival: Food trucks, fall treats, and community celebration.
Silver Willow Fibre Festival: Artisan food and craft vendors with workshops. Prince Edward IslandFarm Day in the City: PEI’s largest outdoor market with 180+ vendors, food stalls, and live music.
PEI Lobster Party: Outdoor food stations, live music, and a lobster feast.
Flavours on Fire – Island Pizza Party: Make your own artisanal pizza with local ingredients.
Big Night at Bogside: Craft beer and gourmet bites in a lively brewery setting.
Taste the Town: Food + Fact Tour: Guided tasting tour of Charlottetown’s culinary gems. Northwest TerritoriesYellowknife Farmers Market – Final Week: Local food vendors, fresh produce, and Indigenous cuisine by the lake.
Fall Feast at Folk on the Rocks Site: Community potluck with bannock, stew, and music under the stars.
Taste of the Arctic Market: Traditional foods, Arctic char, and Inuit cooking demos.
Hay River Pumpkin Fest: Pumpkin treats, food trucks, and harvest games.
Fort Smith Fall Supper: Turkey dinner with all the fixings, hosted by local volunteers. NunavutIqaluit Community Harvest Feast: A gathering with caribou stew, bannock, and Arctic char prepared by Elders.
Taste of Nunavut Market: Local vendors offering Inuit delicacies and seasonal baked goods.
Fall Food Skills Workshop: Learn to prepare traditional dishes with local ingredients.
Baker Lake Harvest Celebration: A community feast with storytelling and seasonal food.
Arctic Food Film Night: Screening of food-focused documentaries with local snacks. YukonWhitehorse Farmers Market – Final Day: Fresh produce, baked goods, and seasonal snacks.
Yukon Culinary Festival: A celebration of northern cuisine with tastings, chef demos, and foraging walks.
Harvest Feast at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre: Traditional food, music, and storytelling.
Dawson City Fall Food Fair: Local vendors, comfort food, and autumn crafts.
Northern Lights Wine & Cheese Night: Stargazing with Yukon wines and artisanal cheeses. |