Toronto Turns Up the Heat: Island Eats Food & Travel Festival Returns This June

Toronto’s summer heats up with the return of Island Eats Food & Travel Festival taking place at Mel Lastman Square on Saturday, June 14th, from 1 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday, June 15th, from 1 PM to 8 PM. This free two-day outdoor event offers guests a vibrant celebration of the islands - with no passport required!

 
Feel the Vibe. Taste the Culture

Island Eats brings the spirit of the Caribbean to the heart of the city, uniting food lovers, music fans, and culture enthusiasts. Visitors can expect bold flavours, pulsing rhythms, and vibrant cultural displays. From jerk chicken and doubles to pepper pot and tropical mocktails, the festival is a feast for the senses.

“Island Eats is more than just a festival. It's a love letter to our Caribbean roots,” says Petronilla Marchan, Festival Manager. “It’s a space where cultures connect, traditions thrive, and the community comes together to dance, eat, and celebrate.”
Savor the Flavour.

Guests can enjoy a variety of sweet treats, tropical dishes, and refreshing beverages at the "Breeze and Brews" bar, which serves cocktails, mocktails, and Caribbean beer. This year’s food lineup features returning favourites and exciting newcomers, including:

Live Entertainment & Cultural Performances

Island Eats promises a weekend of non-stop entertainment featuring:

Dreaming of the Islands?

Tourism booths from Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada and Trinidad & Tobago will be on-site to help you plan your next Caribbean escape, whether it's a honeymoon, homecoming, or bucket list getaway.
Don’t miss Toronto’s most delicious, high-energy Caribbean experience of the summer. Grab your crew, bring your appetite, and catch the vibe at Island Eats 2025!

About Island Eats

Island Eats is Toronto's premier Caribbean food and travel festival, celebrating island culture through cuisine, music, tourism, and community. The festival is supported by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, the Jamaica Tourism Board, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., and the Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Toronto.

About the Caribbean Scholarship Foundation

The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation (CSF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the Caribbean diaspora through scholarships, mentorship, and programs that support education, entrepreneurship, and the arts. Island Eats is a CSF Fundraiser.