Next FEAST

Expected in 2027

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Feast of St. Lawrence is…

Celebrating the rich history of Old Town Toronto with a curated picnic FEAST under the stars and a FREE street festival on Market Street. Live music. Food. Entertainment. Magic (literally).

Start › 2027 TBA

Finish › 2027 TBA

The Old Town Toronto BIA looks forward to the return of our signature two-day event featuring our Feast of St. Lawrence Dinner, and Feast of St. Lawrence Street Festival in August 2027.

2024 Recap: Our 5-course picnic, FEAST under the stars, supported Old Town Toronto restaurants and Second Harvest Food Rescue.

  • Two women share a delicious and elaborate picnic meal
  • Three panels: A bearded man sits at a table with some cider in a glass; Someone is holding a bottle over a tray of ice; a smiling man has some takeout food on a table in front of him, with a printed menu and a glass of wine nearby
  • Tables and chairs are set up on Market St. where people are dining under the stars

    • On Friday August 9th, 2024, from 6pm-10pm event attendees joined us on Market Street for an exclusive picnic FEAST. Each picnic featured a five-course meal for two, including wine and cocktails, catered by your favourite Old Town Toronto restaurants. The evening included live music, reserved outdoor seating, and a ticketed bar for additional drinks. Proceeds benefited Second Harvest Food Rescue. Our 2024 Menu Included:

    • CANAPE (Amano Trattoria)
    • Savoury Cannoli Whipped prosciutto, parmesan & almond dip
    • SALAD (C’est What) Greek Salad with Falafel Cucumber, tomato, onion, olives, feta and arugula with falafel balls, red wine vinaigrette, tzatziki and naan
    • PASTA (Cirillo’s) Ricotta Gnocchi Pesto Trapanese Almonds, cherry tomatoes, basil
    • MEAT (Omni King Edward Hotel) Citrus Duck Confit Farro, kale, stone fruit, goat cheese, sweet potato, dried blueberry & lime chili dressing
    • DESSERT (George Brown College) Ontario peach cobbler
    • DRINKS Wine by Somewhereness Vineyards Cocktail by Maverick
    2024 Tickets
  • A woman in a blue and black dress is holding up a pink umbrella while bubbles rain down
  • Jeremy Voltz and Gianna Antonacci play and sing under the tent at Market Street Stage 2023
  • Chef on stilts Darren Bradford is wearing a white coat with large felt strawberries attached.

    • ’24 Schedule

    Jeremy Voltz and Gianna Antonacci play and sing under the tent at Market Street Stage 2023

    St. Lawrence Market Street Celebration 2024 › Saturday, August 10, 2024

    5:30 – 8 P.M.Pick Up Reserved Picnics from Cirillo’s Academy (10 Market Street)
    6 – 8 P.M.Music: James Griffith Trio
    8 – 10 P.M.Music: Maria Aragon
    10 P.M.Event Ends
    Chef on stilts Darren Bradford is wearing a white coat with large felt strawberries attached.

    Picnic on Market Street 2024 › Friday, August 9, 2024

    Music Stage, Lower Market Street

    10 A.M.The Cecil Street Syncopators
    12 P.M.Jackson Steinwall
    2 P.M.Malia Love
    4 P.M.Marta Elena’s Quintet

    Activities

    10 A.M – 2 P.M.Pasta Making for kids $20 (Cirillo’s Academy)
    12 – 3 P.M.Face Painting with Linda Epp (Mid Market Street)
    8 – 10 P.M.Music: Maria Aragon

    Street Performers and Music

    11 A.M. – 3 P.M.Chef on Stilts Darren Bedford
    11 A.M. – 3 P.M.Balloon Girl TO (mid Market Street)
    11 A.M.Music: Monet & Christian (Mid Market Street)
    3 P.M.Music: Chris Oday (Mid Market Street)

    About Us

    The Old Town Toronto BIA is a not-for-profit organization whose membership includes every business and commercial property owner in the area. Our mission is to work co-operatively to improve the public realm, promote the neighbourhood and support local business. Established in 1994, the Old Town Toronto BIA has grown to become one of the largest BIA’s in the city. In addition to launching the new FEAST OF ST. LAWRENCE festival, we have also established several very successful ongoing events including Music in St. James Park, Berczy Beats, I Heart Market Street, the King East Design District Event (KEDD) and Bard in Old Town. Further information can be found at www.oldtowntoronto.ca.