Savour Fall: Must-Attend Food & Drink Festivals Across Canada This Year

September 11, 2024
Showpass

As autumn arrives and the weather cools, Canada is brimming with food festivals to help you embrace the colder months. So grab your forks, gather your friends, and get ready to feast on these delightful fall festivals!

Toronto

Secret Food Tours

Multiple Dates
Explore Toronto’s iconic neighbourhoods, St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District, on this award-winning tour. Sample local delicacies like maple-glazed smoked salmon, peameal bacon sandwiches, and the famous Butter Tart. Discover hidden gems and vibrant culture while indulging in a variety of mouthwatering treats.

Calgary

Guess The Expensive Whiskey

Sept 26  
Test your whiskey knowledge in this interactive tasting event. Blind taste a range of whiskies and match them to their price points for a chance to win a prize.

Screaming Retriever's Oktollerfest

Sept 28  
Oktoberfest with a dog-lover twist! Experience German festivities with authentic food, lively music, and craft beer with lots of pups around. Support Parachutes for Pets and enjoy a community-focused celebration.

A dog holding beer in its mouth at Oktollerfest Calgary, the dog friendly Oktoberfest by Screaming Retriever Brewing

Eric Francis Pizza Pigout

Oct 17  
Dive into over 140 pizzas from various pizzerias and restaurants. This fun, charity-driven event features local celebrities and supports KidSport Calgary. Find your new favourite pizza and support a great cause!

Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival

Oct 18-19  
This festival offers an array of food and drink experiences, from local wine and food samplings to exclusive VIP experiences. Enjoy live entertainment and a vast selection of culinary delights.

Grape Escape

Nov 15-16  
Calgary's largest premium wine, spirits, and beer tasting event features over 100 vendors. Sip on local and international drinks, enjoy delicious food, and experience a wide range of beverages all included with your ticket. It's a weekend of flavours and fun you won't want to miss!

Banff Beerfest

Nov 21-23  
Known as "The World's Most Beautiful Beer Festival," this event celebrates craft beer against the stunning backdrop of Banff National Park. Enjoy a variety of craft beers, delicious food, and breathtaking scenery.

Friends laughing together at Banff Beerfest. The most beautiful beer festival in the world in Banff, Alberta.

YYC Foodies Festival

Nov 23-24  
Explore a wide variety of gourmet foods and local treats while enjoying the festive atmosphere of the Christmas festival. Find perfect gifts and holiday goodies all in one place.

Signature Chocolate Making Course with Bernard Callebaut

Multiple Dates  
Learn the art of chocolate making from master chocolatier Bernard Callebaut. This hands-on course covers tempering techniques and allows you to create your own delicious chocolate treats.

Vancouver

Whistler Village Beer Festival

Sept 14  
Sample over 80 varieties of craft beer, cider, and other beverages. With local music and a vibrant atmosphere, this festival celebrates the best of craft brewing in the heart of Whistler.

Brewery & the Beast

Sept 22  
An iconic all-inclusive food and beverage festival featuring 50+ chefs and numerous drink options. Enjoy meat-centric dishes prepared over open fires, alongside craft beer, cider, and cocktails.

Roast chickens hanging over a fire cooking with pineapple at Brewery and the Beast, a barbecue food festival in Canada

Oktoberfest

Sept 27  
Embrace the Oktoberfest spirit with traditional European foods, live entertainment, and a complimentary beer ticket. Enjoy the festive atmosphere on a scenic harbor-view patio.

Boohalla Cloverdale

Nov 2  
Celebrate with this Halloween-themed twist on Brewhalla and enjoy full-sized drinks, live music, and a costume contest. You can’t miss this spooky atmosphere with great food, drinks, and entertainment.

Edmonton

St. Albert Beer Yoga

Sept 13  
Combine yoga and beer for a unique, relaxing experience. Enjoy a one-hour yoga session with a pint of Endeavour’s craft beer. Bring your mat and unwind in a fun, unconventional setting.

Bugs & Beers

Sept 26  
Get up close with fascinating invertebrates while enjoying local craft beer. This educational and entertaining event features live bug presentations at the Royal Alberta Museum and tasty beer samples.

YEG Foodies Festival

Oct 4-6  
Explore a diverse range of local and international foods, from fresh baking to gourmet eats. This festival is part of the New Earth Expo, combining culinary delights with wellness.

Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival

Nov 8-9
Explore the Grand Tasting Hall and dive into an assortment of local eats and refreshments. Snag some free samples and discover all the best food and wine on this side of the Rockies!

Pouring a glass of red wine at the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival.

As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, these festivals offer the perfect excuse to indulge in seasonal flavours and enjoy the vibrant culinary scene across Canada.

Don’t miss out on these delicious autumn adventures—your taste buds will thank you! Want to get updated with the best events near you? Subscribe to our newsletter!