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Taste the Caribbean, a festival celebration of Caribbean culinary arts featuring food and related pr

08/18/2026

🌴🔥 TORONTO 🔥 ONLY 3 WEEKS AWAY! 🔥🌴

If you’ve been looking for a reason to get outside, bring your people and enjoy some GOOD CARIBBEAN VIBES — this is it!

Come hungry. Leave happy. ❤️

🍗 Delicious Caribbean food
🎶 Music & island vibes
🌴 Caribbean culture
🛍️ Great vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family

📍 St. Lawrence Market
📅 Sunday, September 6
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📌 Market Street — between Front St. & The Esplanade

This isn’t just another food event — it’s a taste of home, a celebration of culture, and a day to enjoy with friends and family.

Bring your appetite. Bring your crew. Bring the vibes. 🌴🔥

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08/06/2026

🇯🇲 Happy 64th Independence, Jamaica! 💚💛🖤

Today, we celebrate 64 years of independence and the millions of Jamaicans across the globe who continue to share the island’s spirit, culture, and excellence.

Whether you’re in Kingston, Toronto, London, New York, or anywhere in between, Jamaica lives in the music we play, the food we share, the stories we tell, and the pride we carry every day.

To every member of the Jamaican diaspora—thank you for keeping the culture alive and flying the black, green, and gold with pride.

Out of Many, One People. 🇯🇲✨

Drop a 🇯🇲 in the comments and tell us where you’re celebrating from!

08/05/2026

🌙✨ CALLING ALL VENDORS!

Taste the Caribbean Weekends continues with the Caribbean Night Market—Toronto’s newest Saturday night celebration of Caribbean food, culture, music, and community.

This isn’t just a market—it’s a Caribbean mini festival where visitors can eat, shop, discover local businesses, dance to Caribbean rhythms, and experience the warmth and energy of the islands.

We’re looking for:
🍛 Caribbean food vendors
🛍️ Artisan & retail vendors
🥤 Beverage vendors
🍰 Dessert vendors
🌶️ Caribbean products & specialty brands

Join us in creating a vibrant Friday and Saturday night experience that celebrates Caribbean entrepreneurship and culture in the heart of Toronto.

📍 Fairbank LRT Plaza (Dufferin St. and Eglinton Ave W.)
🌙 Fridays and Saturdays
🕔 5-10pm

🎉 Limited vendor spaces available. Apply today! (Link in Bio)

Taste the Caribbean Weekends
Caribbean Night Market
Where Caribbean Nights Come Alive.

07/28/2026

🌴 ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO! 🌴

The countdown is on! 🇯🇲

Get ready to experience the sights, sounds, flavours, and vibes of the Caribbean at Taste the Caribbean Food Festival at St. Lawrence Market!

🍗 Authentic Caribbean cuisine
🎶 Great music & island vibes
🛍️ Local vendors & artisans
🌞 Fun for the whole family

Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and come celebrate Caribbean culture in the heart of Toronto!

📍 St. Lawrence Market
🗓️ Sunday, August 2
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Don’t just hear about it—come out, eat, shop, dance, and enjoy the best of the Caribbean!
Tag the people you’re bringing and let us know what you’re most excited to eat! 🌴🔥

# FoodFestival TorontoFoodie

07/22/2026

CALLING ALL SEAFOOD & FOOD VENDORS!

Friday Night Seafood: The Weekend Starts Here

Taste the Caribbean Weekends presents Friday Night Seafood—where the weekend begins with incredible Caribbean flavours, live music, and unforgettable island vibes.

We’re creating Toronto’s newest Friday night destination, bringing together seafood lovers, foodies, and the Caribbean community for an evening of great food, entertainment, and culture.

We’re looking for:
🦞 Seafood vendors
🍤 Caribbean food vendors
🥤 Beverage vendors
🍰 Dessert vendors
🌶️ Specialty food brands

If you’re ready to showcase your business in front of an engaged audience and be part of an exciting new Caribbean tradition, we want to hear from you!

📍 Fairbank LRT Plaza, 1815 Eglinton Ave. W.
🐟 Fridays - September 4, 11, 18 & 25
🕔 5-10pm

✨ Limited vendor spaces available. Apply today! Link in bio

The ONLY AUTHORIZED EMAIL: [email protected]

Taste the Caribbean Weekends
Friday Night Seafood
The Weekend Starts Here.

🌙✨ CALLING ALL VENDORS!

Saturday Caribbean Night Market: Where Caribbean Nights Come Alive.

Taste the Caribbean Weekends continues with the Caribbean Night Market—Toronto’s newest Saturday night celebration of Caribbean food, culture, music, and community.

This isn’t just a market—it’s a Caribbean mini festival where visitors can eat, shop, discover local businesses, dance to Caribbean rhythms, and experience the warmth and energy of the islands.

We’re looking for:
🍛 Caribbean food vendors
🛍️ Artisan & retail vendors
🥤 Beverage vendors
🍰 Dessert vendors
🌶️ Caribbean products & specialty brands

Join us in creating a vibrant Saturday night experience that celebrates Caribbean entrepreneurship and culture in the heart of Toronto.

📍 Fairbanks LRT Plaza, 1815 Eglinton Ave. W
🌙 Saturdays - September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3
🕔 5-10pm

🎉 Limited vendor spaces available. Apply today! Link in bio

The ONLY AUTHORIZED EMAIL: [email protected]

Taste the Caribbean Weekends

07/14/2026

🌴 ONLY 3 WEEKS TO GO! 🔥

The countdown is ON! In just 3 weeks, the vibrant flavours, sounds, and culture of the Caribbean return to St. Lawrence Market for an unforgettable day of food, community, and celebration.

📅 Sunday, August 2
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Market Street (Between Front St. & The Esplanade)

Come hungry and discover:
🍛 Authentic Caribbean cuisine
🥥 Tropical drinks & sweet treats
🎶 Live DJ & island vibes
🛍️ Caribbean artisans & specialty products
❤️ A celebration of the people, culture, and businesses that make the Caribbean so special

🍽️ VENDORS — There’s still time to join us!
Showcase your business in one of Toronto’s most iconic destinations and connect with thousands of food lovers and visitors.

👉 LINK IN BIO ONLY

Whether you’re craving your favourite Caribbean dish or looking to discover something new, this is where Toronto comes together to celebrate Caribbean excellence.

Tag your food crew, mark your calendar, and we’ll see you on August 2 🌴☀️

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07/02/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the inaugural Taste of Little Jamaica.

Over the past several months, we have worked closely with the City of Toronto and community partners throughout the event planning and permitting process. While every effort was made to move the event forward, we were ultimately unable to secure all of the approvals required to proceed this year.

Although we are deeply disappointed, we respect the City’s permitting process and appreciate the time and collaboration of everyone involved.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our vendors, performers, sponsors, volunteers, community partners, and everyone who expressed excitement about celebrating the culture, cuisine, and spirit of Little Jamaica with us.

Our team will be contacting confirmed vendors and partners directly regarding next steps.

While this year’s event will not move forward as planned, our commitment to celebrating and uplifting the Little Jamaica community remains strong. We look forward to bringing this vision to life in 2027.

Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support.

— The Taste of Little Jamaica Team

07/01/2026

Taste the Caribbean supports the recognition of July as Caribbean Heritage Month in Canada.

Caribbean culture is an integral part of Canada’s multicultural fabric. For generations, Caribbean Canadians have enriched our country through their contributions to arts, culture, business, education, public service, sports, healthcare, and countless other fields. Our legacy deserves to be celebrated and recognized.

This national recognition is long overdue. With more than one million Canadians who trace their roots to the Caribbean, the community has made a profound impact on Canada’s social, cultural, and economic landscape, yet remains underrepresented and too often overlooked.

Bill S-248, the Caribbean Heritage Month Act, introduced by the Honourable Senator Paulette Senior, would officially designate July as Caribbean Heritage Month in Canada if passed by Parliament. This legislation represents an important step toward recognizing the enduring contributions and heritage of Caribbean Canadians.

This July, Caribbean festivals, parades, and cultural celebrations will take place in communities across the country. We encourage everyone to join in the celebrations, experience the warmth of Caribbean hospitality, and learn more about the rich cultures, histories, and traditions that continue to shape Canada.

06/10/2026

🚨BREAKING: Bill S-248, Caribbean Heritage Month Act, advances in the Senate of Canada.

On June 9, 2026, Senator Paulette Senior presented Bill S-248 for Second Reading (debate in the Senate on the bill). After the Senator’s speech, Senator Leo Housakos, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate of Canada (Conservative), shared his support for the Bill and called for an immediate vote - and Second Reading was passed in the Senate! The Bill was then referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology.

This recognition of Canada’s Caribbean community is long overdue. Despite over one million Canadians from or with family origins in the Caribbean, the community remains underrepresented, unappreciated, and unrecognized. Many other ethnocultural and religious communities in Canada have been recognized by the federal government with an awareness month designation. Canada’s Caribbean community deserves to have its distinct culture and contributions to the nation recognized and celebrated.

For more information and to watch the entire speech by Senator Senior, please visit: CaribbeanMonth.ca.

05/26/2026

🇬🇾 GUYANA 60 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE 🇬🇾
1966–2026 | Celebrating 60 Years of One People, One Nation, One Destiny

From the rich cultures and traditions that shape our identity, to the resilience, achievements, and spirit of the Guyanese people — today we celebrate six decades of independence, unity, and progress.

Here’s to the vibrant heartbeat of Guyana, our music, food, history, and the generations that continue building a brighter future.

May we continue to honour our roots while embracing the possibilities ahead.

✨ Happy 60th Independence Guyana! ✨
Proudly celebrating 60 years of freedom, culture, and national pride.

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Toronto, ON

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Saturday	12pm - 9pm
Sunday	12pm - 7pm

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http://carifestival.com/taste-the-caribbean/

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