Make the most of your summer at these 5 Toronto festivals

31 May 2016,   By ,  

`wp_posts`s finally here! The sun is out, converse shoes are back on, and just about everyone is looking for a patio to celebrate on. `wp_posts`s time to eat as much as you can at food truck festivals, lose your voice at concerts, and cheer the Blue Jays along. Summer 2016 in Toronto is finally here, and there are several festivals you must get to.

For starters, Bestival 2016 is right around the corner! The festival runs from June 11th-12th and has moved from the Toronto Island to Woodbine Park. This `wp_posts`s lineup of artists include Tame Impala, Porter Robinson, and The Cure! Bestival also has plenty of other activities, such as Sound Healing workshops and Harmonium Hypnotism.

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Are you a fan of Drake? You can find him at his seventh annual OVO Festival at Molson Amphitheatre this summer on the August long weekend. If you missed out on getting tickets or `wp_posts`t prepared to pay the big bucks on StubHub, `wp_posts`re in luck because Drake just added extra concert dates in Toronto for his tour!

 

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Like to try new things? Toronto Food Trucks Festival is the answer! From July 29th to July 31st, Toronto is hosting their traditional Food Truck Festival at Woodbine Park. Some of the food vendors at this `wp_posts`s event are Bacon Nation, Fidel `wp_posts`s and Meltdown Cheesery. While you are enjoying your food you can also check out `wp_posts`s Lemonade Truck where they serve both lemonade and iced tea.

`wp_posts`s also the 2016 Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival, where you can combine your love for food and beer in the same place. Check out the 2016 lineup of food vendors, such as feasTO truck, Gorilla Cheese, and Junked Food Co. There will also be a variety of craft breweries, such as Steam Whistle Brewery, Muskoka Brewery, and Redline Brewhouse. The festival takes place on August 13th and 14th at the Steam Whistle Brewery.

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Want a more relaxing scene? The Open Roof Festival is back for its sixth year and being hosted once again at 99 Sudbury. Every Wednesday evening from June 17th to August 19th you can gather around the outdoor movie screen and enjoy some food and drinks. As a nice added touch, all proceeds from the events go to helping `wp_posts`s independent film production and music communities!

Needless to say, there are tons of things to do this summer in Toronto. Keep busy, and get outside as much as you can to enjoy it all!