Local Vendors Take Over Cloverdale Parking Lot for RELISH Festival
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The free three-day event features over 50 food and artisan vendors, providing a platform for community makers and food trucks.
A local vendor ecosystem is taking center stage in Etobicoke as RELISH The Foodie Event returns to the Cloverdale North Parking Lot from Sept. 18 to Sept. 20. According to BlogTO, the free festival serves as a hub for community talent, featuring more than 50 food and artisan vendors, 22 food trucks and tents, and over 30 local makers within the Taste & Makers' Marketplace.
The event showcases a variety of local businesses, including Vinny’s Pizza, Los Vietnamita Taqueria, and Liko's Hawaiian Barbeque. Other notable participants include The Cheese Boutique, which returns with a pop-up shop and food truck, and Chill Delights, which will serve Kawartha Dairy ice cream. To encourage sampling, the festival has introduced "RELISH Bites," where participating vendors offer specific dishes for $10 plus tax, allowing guests to vote for the Most RELISHed Bite of 2026.
Beyond food, the marketplace allows artisans to sell art, home products, and culinary goods. The event also coincides with the 70th anniversary of Cloverdale, which began serving the community in 1956. Programming includes a donut-themed tote bag workshop by Pinot's Palette Toronto featuring drinks from Legend Spirits, and a children's workshop sponsored by Tim Hortons. BlogTO reports that 100 percent of proceeds from the children's workshop and a portion of proceeds from the Sip & Paint workshop will benefit the food charity Second Harvest.