Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest

Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest

Taste the Eats and feel the Beats in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood – it’s all coming back Saturday, June 8th, 2024!!

By Riverside BIA, Toronto

Date and time

Saturday, June 8 · 12 - 6pm EDT

Location

M4M 1H1

M4M 1H1 Toronto, ON M4M 1H1 Canada

Agenda

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Enjoy Hot Eats & Hot Buys with Riverside Sidewalk Sales and Specials

Find a variety of amazing sidewalk sales, fun activities, samples and promos all along Queen East from Davies to Empire Avenue!

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Beats, Eats & Brews on Broadview @ Broadview Ave south of Queen E

Come experience our main stage on Broadview! Hosted by MCs Lars Classington and Kristin Light, the festival main stage will feature incredible local acts Samba Toronto, The Shop, Reggadiction, and Ja...

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Pirate Life @ Carroll St north of Queen E-street closure

Climb aboard the Pirate Life ship, plus meet the pirates, free face painting, balloon sword play, and more fun!

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Activate! Block Party on Munro @ Munro St north of Queen E

Activate! Block Party on Munro @ Munro St north of Queen E Enjoy large format games, prizes, and fun for everyone with Spiniko from 12pm-6pm. Plus, join in the Eastbound Run Crew 1km Riverside Fun R...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Eastbound Run Crew 1km Riverside Fun Run

Starting at the Munro Street closure at 1pm, join the Eastbound Run Crew for a fam-friendly 1km run/walk through the neighbourhood! Complete with cheer stations and a few local runner pace bunnies -...

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Save our Scruff Pooch Pride @ Joel Weeks Park

Join Save Our Scruff between 12 and 1:30pm at Joel Weeks Park to get ready for their annual Pooch Pride March. They will be marching together on sidewalks to a local park and then a brewery to celebr...

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ready, Set Play on Saulter @ Saulter St south of Queen E

Bring the whole family to Saulter St for free showtimes with Magic Mell (12-12:30, 1-1:30, and 4-4:30), Drag Queen Story Time with Gila Münster (3-4), and beats by DJ Stevie Kicks, plus face paintin...

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nell & Natasha’s Rhythm & Blues BBQ @ McGee St south of Queen E

Feed your stomach and soul on McGee St with a free community BBQ (12-3) by Nell & Natasha's Real Estate Homeward Brokerage, with live music on the patio by Mutual Release (12-2) and The Don Valley St...

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Local Markets in the Parks @ Riverside Common Park & Joel Weeks Park

Browse and shop from local makers, crafters, artists and culinary delights in Riverside Common (657 Queen E) and Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson St). Enjoy live music in Riverside Common with Murray Dri...

About this event

  • 6 hours

Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest will span 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.

This year, the 10th Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2024 will showcase

  • 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, culinary delights, family-friendly activities, and entertainment with free live music ranging from Samba, New Orleans-style Jazz, Steel Pan, Blues and Children’s entertainment.

Queen Street East will remain open throughout the festival.

Check out the agenda for activities, locations, times and info. Get your free tickets here to us know you're coming and receive festival perks and opportunities to your inbox!

Frequently asked questions

When is the festival happening?

Saturday, June 8th, 2024 from 12pm-6pm

What is the location of the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest?

The festival will take place on the sidewalks along Queen Street East between Davies Ave and Empire Ave, and in the local street closures noted above, as well as in the two parks: Riverside Common Park and Joel Weeks Park.

What street closures are happening for the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest?

At no time will Queen Street East be closed to traffic. There 5 partial street closures, including: Carroll Street (N of Queen E to laneway), Munro St (N of Queen E to laneway), Broadview (S of Queen E to laneway), Saulter (N of Queen E to laneway), McGee (S of Queen E to laneway).

How can I find the full festival event guide?

We will be providing a digital and printed festival event guide - it will be available in mid-May.

What free activities and products will be available at the festival?

The festival itself is free to for the public to attend, there will be a variety of free activities including live music, face painting, games, samples, and prizes at the festival destination points. See the full event guide for details.

How can I get to the festival? (Transit and Bicycle)

Take TTC 501 streetcar (from west: stops at Carroll Street, Broadview, Saulter, and Empire Ave; from east: Jimmie Simpson, Boulton, Broadview, Carroll). Bicycle parking is along Queen E and side streets. Toronto Bikeshare stations at Thompson/Broadview and at Booth/Queen E.

What car parking is available?

Green P lots are located just north of Queen East on Broadview, and street parking is along Queen E and side streets.

How can I become a vendor at the festival?

Contact the Riverside BIA for vendor opportunities at the festival at office@riverside-to.com. Only approved vendors are permitted to operate within the festival.

What permits does the festival have to operate?

The festival will be operating under permits from the City of Toronto including Noise Permits, Steet Events permits and Special Events (in parks) Permits. Organizers will have permits posted on site at all times during the festival.

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Riverside BIA, Toronto

Riverside is Toronto’s authentic urban neighbourhood. Spanning 10 vibrant tree-lined blocks along Toronto’s historic Queen St. East from the iconic DVP Bridge to just east of the world famous De Grassi Street, and south including Baseball Place Lane and East Don Roadway. Located between Corktown and Leslieville, Riverside is just 2.5 km from Toronto’s downtown core and accessible via streetcar, bike, car or by foot.

Riverside is home to historic sites, over 4 acres of parkland, 2 community centres, public art installations, festivals, schools, The Broadview Hotel, The Opera House, plus over 130 eateries, boutiques and services including trendy restaurants featuring award-winning chefs, health & wellness experts, original fashion, and local artisan spaces. Come explore Riverside!