TASTE OF LAWRENCE 2025
International food, music, and culture festival returns for its 20th anniversary celebration
July 4 - 6
Lawrence Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road
ABOUT THE EVENT
Taste of Lawrence returns for its 21st edition! Join us for three-days of food, music and culture celebration that takes place annually in the Wexford Heights BIA.
As Scarborough’s largest street festival, it boasts the most enticing flavours from every cultural community in the GTA, over 150 street vendors, live entertainment on two stages, midway rides, kid workshops and so much more.
EVENT TIMINGS:
Friday July 4th: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday July 5th: 11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday July 6th: 11:00am - 8:00pm
EVENT FEATURES
Over 150 street vendors
Exceptional International food options
Main stage featuring the nation’s best tribute bands and local talent
Main stage beer garden
Family stage featuring cultural and music performances from local dance studios and artists
Rising Stars Talent Show 2025
Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show
Exotic Car Display
Kids workshops
Family friendly entertainment
Midway rides and amusements
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
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Supporting Sponsors:
Entertainment Schedules
The Ultimutts will return in 2025!
The Ultimutts are a group of internationally recognized cats, dogs, and trainers that showcase the amazing talents of animals who perform in blockbuster movies and TV shows! From acting skits to the stunt dog skateboarding course, jumping rope, handstands, driving mini cars, tightrope walking and backflips, this show is one that puts the spotlight on our four-legged friends that show up on the big screen.
Catch them at Taste of Lawrence 2025!
Show times:
Sat, July 5: 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm
Sun, July 6: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm
KIDS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
TAC Sports will be hosting free family-friendly sports workshops near the family stage for the duration of the festival. The schedule for soccer and basketball workshops are listed below. On top of this, there will be archery kits set up all day for kids to explore and enjoy! We invite everyone to stop by and learn some new skills!
Friday, July 4
Soccer
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Basketball
7:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, July 5
Soccer
2:00pm - 2:30pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Basketball
12:00pm - 12:30pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Sunday, July 6
Soccer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Basketball
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Volunteer registration - Open!
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring the festival to life. Gain valuable experience, meet new people, and have a blast while supporting your community.
Vendor applications - SOLD OUT
Watch 2024 event highlights
Sponsorship Inquiries
Get valuable brand exposure at Scarborough’s largest street festival and show your support for the community. For inquiries please email info@kandymedia.ca
Entertainers, bands and artists
Please email your inquiry to tol@wexfordbia.ca
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#TOL2025
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
Please be advised that the Wexford Heights BIA has been granted temporary street closures from the City of Toronto to host Taste of Lawrence. Click here to see more details.
NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.
Location
Lawrence Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road
Email
tol@wexfordbia.ca