NO RE-ENTRY

PLEASE NOTE: Gates close at: 9:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday / 8:30 p.m. on Sunday - NO ENTRY after this time.

This is a CASHLESS event.

 Festival Guide


Ride Share Info

(Uber, Lyft, Taxi, Carpool)


To avoid traffic near the main festival entrance at 156 Centennial Park Road, we recommend all ride-share users (Uber, Lyft, taxi) set their drop-off and pick-up location to:

Hollycrest Middle School
630 Renforth Drive, Etobicoke

From there, it’s a short, clearly marked walk into Centennial Park.

This helps reduce congestion and ensures a smoother arrival and exit experience for everyone.

Note: Guests with accessibility needs may be dropped off closer to the main gate. Please display your accessible parking permit and follow instructions from traffic marshals.

  • No food permitted

    No outside drinks, beverages, alcohol

    No drugs

    No weapons

    No pets allowed

  • The festival hours of operations are:

    • Friday 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Gates Close at 9:00PM)

    • Sat. 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM (Gates Close at (9:00 PM)

    • Sun. 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM. (Gate closes at 8:30pm)

  • The park can accommodate 20,000 patrons at any one time.

  • Parking is a mixture of free and paid. Paid parking is by Hollycrest Middle School. Parking is $25 per car. Please carpool or take the TTC where possible.

  • No outside alcohol is allowed.

  • There is absolutely no re-entry to the festival grounds by members of the general public. Please take all that you need at the time of entry (your jacket, blankets, medication etc.).

  • We encourage patrons to bring chairs as seating is limited.

  • Unfortunately, tents are not allowed. You have the option to rent an umbrella with a table. (Does not include chairs).

  • No pets allowed; except for service animals.

  •  We are going cashless at our admissions and drinks booths, accepting all major credit and debit cards. However, Food and Craft vendors will still accept cash.

Centennial Park

156 Centennial Park Road,
Etobicoke, ON M9C 5N3

 

Festival Hours

Friday 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

FAQ’s

  • Ticket price: (park/boat cruise) varies, click on this link to go to our ticket page.

  • Boat Cruise boarding location and time: 176 Cherry Street, Toronto. Boarding starts at 7:00 PM

  • Premium Lounge includes : Reserved table and umbrella, 4 chairs, 4 GA passes, Caribbean snack pack, JerkFest Branded- Fresh coconut water, and exclusive dedicated bar service.

  • VIP includes various Food Stations, Welcome beverage, Seating at front of stage, First 350 People get a JerkFest face towel and JerkFest Branded cup.


    Platinum includes everything in VIP Plus access to shaded platinum Lounge, additional appetizers, 1 alcoholic beverage and a JerkFest branded coconut.

  • Tiki Table includes a reserved table and umbrella, 4 chairs, 4 GA passes, Caribbean snack pack, JerkFest Branded- Fresh coconut water, and exclusive dedicated bar service.

  • A general admission ticket grants you access to the festival grounds to experience all of the vendors, activities, demo tents and live concert. A meal is not included with a general admission ticket.

    Customer appreciation hours are between the hours of 10am -2pm on Saturday and Sunday. With a donation of 3 non-perishable can food items (per person) and $5 (per person), will grant you access to the festival.

  • Meals are only included with VIP and Platinum admission tickets.

  • Platinum seats , VIP and Tiki Tables with table umbrella include seats. VIP and Platinum seats include meal, beverage and access to a special lounge area (for platinum patrons).

  • Yes, there will be live performances of local and international artists. There will be live food demonstrations.

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