Weekend need-to-know: Toronto Vintage Show, Garlic Festival among start-of-fall events
The first official weekend of fall is upon us and some of late September’s most anticipated events are on the docket, with Ontario garlic harvested and Canadian vintage sellers bringing a fresh crop of treasures to market – there are events for a wide variety of tastes and interests happening across the city. Toronto Vintage […]
As the first official weekend of fall arrives, Toronto is brimming with a plethora of events to cater to diverse interests. In line with the season's harvest, two notable events are taking center stage: the Toronto Vintage Show and the Toronto Garlic Festival.
The Toronto Vintage Show, Canada's largest vintage clothing sale, returns for its 14th edition. Stretching across 60,000 square feet at Exhibition Place's Queen Elizabeth Building, the show features 120 vendors selling unique and rare vintage clothing, home decor, jewelry, and handbags. With ticketed entry, the event caters to both collectors and casual shoppers alike, running from Sept 26 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sept 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parallel to the vintage affair, the Ontario Garlic Festival marks its 15th anniversary with a celebration of the country's most flavorful ingredient. Featuring garlic-infused dishes such as sweet and savory garlic fare, garlicky drinks, ice cream, and cookies, the festival also highlights Ontario-grown garlic's contributions to Canadian agriculture and culture. Held at Allan Gardens, the festival will be open from Sept 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Meanwhile, the city's biggest Oktoberfest celebration, Toronto Oktoberfest, is set to return for its 15th year. Promising an authentic Bavarian experience, the event brings traditional German food, beer, live music, a dance and costume contest, and communal seating, all under the massive festhalle tent at Garrison Common, Fort York. Scheduled for Sept 25 and 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., the festival also offers an all ages session on Sept 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lastly, the Canada Ireland Foundation's inaugural Lughnasadh Music Festival brings an Irish touch to Toronto. Featuring renowned Irish folk, rock, and pop artists, as well as rising Canadian talent, the three-day event will take place at Corleck at Eireann Quay, from Sept 25 to 27, with performances starting at 7 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the final day.
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