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Relive JERkfest Toronto 2025 vibes

CALLING ALL SPONSORS, EXHIBITORS & VENDORS!

TD JerkFest is still inviting sponsors, exhibitors, and vendors to join the celebration and bring their Caribbean FUSION and FLAVA to the park this summer! Be part of our 25th Anniversary festivities and showcase your vibe at JerkFest 2026.

If you’re ready to join the fun, complete the form below, and a JerkFest representative will reach out to connect with you! 

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Celebrating 25 Years of Caribbean Flavor & Fun

This year, JerkFest Toronto is celebrating 25 years of bringing the Caribbean spirit to the city, making this edition extra special! From August 7th to 9th at beautiful Centennial Park in Etobicoke, festival-goers can indulge in authentic Caribbean flavors, vibrant cultural experiences, and fun activities for the whole family. With delicious jerk cuisine, market vendors, interactive cultural displays, and a lively atmosphere, JerkFest is the ultimate celebration of Caribbean heritage and community.

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Global Caribbean Sounds Live on Stage

In addition to the amazing food and festivities, JerkFest 2026 will feature live performances from international artists. Music lovers can enjoy energetic reggae, soca, dancehall, and more, performed by top Caribbean talent from around the world. The stage comes alive with unforgettable shows, giving everyone a chance to dance, sing, and experience the true heartbeat of the islands

Festival Guide

 FAQs

 

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

    Early Bird: There are no early bird price. There are two prices – online and in person. Online tickets stop selling on Thursday August 4th at midnight.

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

  • The festival hours of operations are: Friday 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Sat. 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Sun. 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM.

  • There is no vaccination requirements.

  • 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. The cost per car for parking is $10 per car. Please carpool or take the TTC where possible.

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

  • No outside food, drinks or water. For security reasons we do not allow outside water. To make arrangement for baby water etc. please email us at: info@jerkfestival.ca.

  • 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 take their own chairs as seating is limited

  • No. However, you can rent an umbrella with a table. You would need to take your own chairs.

  • Platinum seats and then VIP. These seats usually include meals and drinks and special lounge area (for platinum patrons).

  • Yes there will be live performances of local and international artists. There will be live food demonstration sessions.

  • No pets allowed; except for service animals.