About this Event
Taste the Caribbean Culture & Market Hub: A Pop-up Experience will be held in Little Jamaica, offering a vibrant communal space where the public can engage in various activities designed to preserve and share culturally significant content.
A series of workshops, culinary demos, fireside chats, game tutorials, pop-up market, complimentary tasting stations, photo station and live DJ are planned for the 2-day weekend event.
***Registration for all tickets and sessions go live on October 1, 2025 at 12pm.
GENERAL ADMISSION - BOTH DAYS
The pop-up experience is FREE to the public to register* and walk-in**.
**Please be aware that general walk-ins may experience a wait and timed entry during peak periods when capacity is reached. Spots will be held for Pre-registered guests for workshops, demos and tutorials up to 5 mins before start time. If no-show, your spot will be released to the rush line. No exceptions.
Full programming schedule can be found on Instagram @tastethecaribbean.ca and @carifestival
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 - Pre-registration required for the following.
10am - Culinary Demo & Fireside Chat #1: Stirring the Pot: Jamaican Porridge Traditions - All Ages
12pm - Workshop #1: Pan Yaard Vibes - A Steelpan Workshop - Age 13+
3pm - Workshop #2: Likkle Mas Makers - Carnival Mask & Shirt Making - Age 5 - 18
6pm - Live Game Tutorial #1: Ludi 101 - Pass Di Dice - Age 13+
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025 - Pre-registration required for the following.
10am - Culinary Demo & Fireside Chat #: Nyam & Listen: A Taste of Home & Miss Lou's Legacy - All Ages
12pm - Workshop #3: Talk Di Tings - Carnival Shirt Edition - Age 19+
3pm - Workshop #4: Sip & Splash - A Paint Experience - Age 19+
6pm - Live Game Tutorial #2: 'Six Love' Game Hour (Dominoes) - Age 13+
Complimentary food and drink samples may be offered during each session. Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requirements or allergens. If you have food allergies or health concerns, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending, as we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment or prevent cross-contamination.
By entering this event, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded.
Supported by the City of Toronto's Main Street Innovation Fund.
Thank you to our participating vendors, Little Jamaica BIA and to our sponsors Jamaica Tourist Board.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1553 Eglinton Ave W, 1553 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, Canada
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