A week later and we’re still on an Eats & Beats high!
The 12th year of Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest on June 6th was extra special. Aside from our usual local market, entertainment and sidewalk activities, we worked with Pride Toronto for the first time. This year’s festival also happened alongside Riverdale ArtWalk. The festival was packed with so many amazing programming, to say the least.
With that said, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing people who helped make this year’s Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest a success:
Hullmark and Baird McGregor Insurance Brokers LP for sponsoring this year’s festival; the Riverside BIA Board and Festival Team who brought their expertise and experience to make the event a success; the local businesses and organizations who put together exciting activities; the local vendors who participated in our Local Market in the Park; the volunteers from George Brown College School of ESL, as well as from our local community who supported the festival; and lastly, ALL OF YOU who came out and joined us — we look forward to seeing all of you again next year!
In case you missed it, here are some of many highlights from this year’s Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest: (Photos by Riverside BIA)
Samba Toronto officially kicked off the Eats & Beats festivities with an energetic performance
Good Food Market at Fontbonne Ministries brought fresh local produce to the festival this year
Many amazing local acts shared their talents with festival goers at Eats & Beats
Bicycle-powered smoothie making courtesy of the Riverside BIA
Kiddos checking our festival guide to see what’s on the agenda (Peep the new Toronto Neighbourhood Guide on the table!)
This year, we had the Chinatown Community Lion Dancers not only perform but also meet and greet visitors
Danforth Dance Arts doing a quick rehearsal before their performance on the Main Stage
Thank you for all your kind words. Your feedback on our neighbourhood and programming means so much to us
Speaking of sharing your thoughts, before we officially wrap up this year’s Eats & Beats, we would like to ask for your feedback on the event via our survey! The Riverside BIA is a not-for-profit and Eats & Beats depends on funding to help support its continuation each year. Your testimonial helps us seek that support for future installments.
What’s Next in Riverside
- Check out our 2026 upcoming events and vendor opportunities
- Stay tuned for our 2027 festival date announcement and vendor opportunities in early 2027!
About Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest
Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest spans 10 vibrant blocks along Queen Street East between the Don Valley Parkway to just past the world-famous De Grassi Street. It all happens just across the bridge from Toronto’s Downtown Core. Each year, the festival showcases:
- 50+ local eateries and shops along Queen Street East serve food specials, sidewalk sales, and live entertainment.
- Riverside’s family-friendly food outlets, retailers, and unique small town in the big city atmosphere
- Destination points at five street closures and two local parks including beer gardens, demos, and entertainment with free live music ranging from Samba, New Orleans-style Jazz, Blues, Roots/Rock and Children’s entertainment.
Interested in being a 2027 event supporter? Contact us!