What can you sample at the 2014 Festival of South Asia in Toronto? The most obvious are food, fashion and music.

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The South Asia Festival in Toronto

The South Asia festival is an annual summer event in Toronto. The retail stores of Little India in Toronto invite musicians and dancers to their festival stage in the Gerrard India Bazaar district. Up to two dozen Little India restaurants offer a range of take-out dishes; although you might find seating indoors, as always. (My long-time favourite has been the Skylark restaurant. For the one person not wanting South Asian cuisine, Lazy Daisy’s Cafe offers bagel sandwiches and a family-friendly coffee shop ambience).

The cultural offerings include music and entertainment with Afghani, Bengali, Indian, Pakistani and Sri Lankan roots. The TD Festival of South Asian Dancers perform Sat. at 3pm and 5:30pm, then on Sun. at 3pm and 5:20pm.

The South Asian fashion show takes the stage at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 7:10pm on Sunday.

Yes, they do have other performances throughout the weekend; those may be the most visually spectacular in a colourful weekend.

The 2014 Festival of South Asia presents its first show on Sat. Aug. 23 at 2:00pm. The official opening ceremony, including the “Dandy Parade”, is at 6pm. The final stage program begins at 8:30pm on Saturday. Then on Sunday, performances run from 2pm and begin closing at

Shopping can be a big deal, especially if you’re looking for fabrics or clothing. Little India in Toronto always draws a crowd for these deals.

The Toronto Festival of South Asia usually includes kid’s rides or activities; perhaps a small midway; offers from merchants; and the usual teams to administer first aid, keep the peace and tidy the streets. (Updated Aug. 23, 2014): No midway this year; I was a bit disappointed. On the political side: Olivia Chow campaigned in person with a small team; Rob Ford had the most volunteers but I didn’t see him; and David Soknacki was invisible during the time I was on site, around 6pm Saturday evening.

Where is the South Asia Festival in Toronto?

Little India in Toronto covers Gerrard Street west from Coxwell Avenue towards Greenwood Avenue. Take the 92 Coxwell South bus from the Coxwell subway station to “lower Gerrard” street, and simply follow your eyes, ears and nose west. The Carlton streetcar cannot plow through the Festival of Little India.

My wife and I attend most years. It’s not nearly as long a walk as the Taste of the Danforth, more colourful, and not quite so crowded. Mind the streetcar tracks as you walk!

The Festival of South Asia is a free event, although you will spend a bit for South Asian cuisine. I’d written “Festival of South Asian Culture in Toronto in 2012“, if you want to see what I had thought important to share back then.

When is the Toronto Festival of South Asia?

The 2014 Festival of South Asia presents its first show on Sat. Aug. 23 at 2:00pm. The official opening ceremony, including the “Dandy Parade”, is at 6pm. The final stage program begins at 8:30pm on Saturday. Then on Sunday, performances run from 2pm and begin closing at 9pm.

Alternatives to the Festival of South Asia in Toronto

This weekend has several alternatives or additions to the South Asia Festival in Toronto. I’d written “Toronto Buskerfest 2014 Back on Yonge Street at Dundas Square” earlier this week; go there the other day!

What about the free Butterfly Festival in Tommy Thompson Park, only on Sat. Aug. 23? This annual summer event is south and just a touch west from the Gerrard India Bazaar, at the foot of Leslie Street. (Yes, it’s the “Leslie Street Spit”). Remember that the TTC is laying down streetcar tracks from Queen, across Lake Shore Blvd East and down Leslie Street, which is closed to cars at Commissioner’s Road. It’s no problem to bicycle along the Martin Goodman Trail. To drive to Tommy Thompson, head south along Cherry Street, turn left on Unwin, and the Spit awaits. (Cherry Street is not shown on the map below; it’s a kilometre or two west). Be careful on the various bridges along that route! Events run from 10am to 3pm.

Another nearby free outdoor event is the Wild Blueberry Festival at Evergreen Brickworks, only on Sun. Aug. 24. Bike or drive on Bayview Avenue. (I think of it as the Bayview Extension). This is more “farmers market” than “pick your own”… I can’t believe there would be a berry patch large enough for picking.

Beer lovers can pay your admission at Black Creek Pioneer Village, then get to work harvesting hops. I’ve always admired the grist mill there, for the ingenuity of design and sheer muscle to build it. Although the Toronto Star’s print article said “Free”, the Black Creek Pioneer Village Hop Harvest page talks about a registration fee. (And says nothing about waiving admission).

Official Sources for the Festival of South Asia and the Outdoor Events

The TD Festival of South Asia web site presents the official details.

My thanks to the “Explore” page in the Sept. 22, 2014 Toronto Star newspaper for “Three things to do this weekend”. Yes, that’s exactly where I found the last three Toronto summer events.

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Buskerfest Toronto returns to Yonge Street, both north and south from Yonge-Dundas Square, from Aug. 21-24. (This picture of Fireguy was taken in the St. Lawrence Market district of Toronto in 2009. They moved in 2013, as I explained in “How to Find Toronto Buskerfest 2013“).

Buskerfest Toronto offers many world-class street performers al fresco, providing entertainment as you stroll from stage to stage, or stay in one spot until the next act begins.

When does Toronto Buskerfest Open and Close?

On Friday and Saturday, Toronto Buskerfest runs from noon to 11pm. Saturday and Sunday both open at 11am; Saturday closes at 11pm, but Sunday winds up early at 8pm.

Where is Toronto Buskerfest 2014?

Buskerfest Toronto covers on Yonge Street, from College south past Yonge-Dundas Square, to Queen Street. Their online Buskerfest Toronto map shows the stages dotted along this route. (I updated the link on Aug. 21, 2015 to point to the current page rather than the old map).

How Expensive is Buskerfest Toronto?

Although Buskerfest Toronto is not a free annual Toronto event, it only costs what you’re willing to spend.

You should donate at least a toonie to the charity partner, Epilepsy Toronto. This community agency supports people with epilepsy with advocacy, counseling, education and employment assistance. Modern medicine is taking a run at epilepsy; but Epilepsy Toronto still needs funding to do their important work.

Each busker, whether a solo act or ensemble, will “pass the hat” after each performance. Pay what you can, or what they deserve; the performers literally earn exactly what you pay. The exception to the rule is that all the donations at the Epilepsy Toronto Benefit Stage at Yonge-Dundas Square go directly to Epilepsy Toronto. So presumably those performers are either paid by Toronto Buskerfest, or are donating their talents.

So be sure to bring large coins and small bills to spread your largesse among the buskers at Toronto Buskerfest 2014.

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Official Web Pages for Toronto Buskerfest and Epilepsy Toronto

Check the official Toronto Buskerfest performers page for a complete alphabetical listing. I notice that Fireguy is back! (It’s easy to navigate from that page to other features such as “when” and “location”).

Remember that Scotiabank Toronto Buskerfest also supports Epilepsy Toronto. If you’re looking for more information about epileptic disorders, or help for people with epilepsy, this site is a great resource.

Looking for More Annual Events or a Holiday in Toronto Canada?

You can find more annual events for your vacation in Toronto Ontario; or for local residents wanting things to do in Toronto this weekend.

Alternatives to Toronto Buskerfest 2014

(Added Aug. 22, 2014): “Sample the 2014 Festival of South Asia in Toronto” offers three other alternatives, beyond the South Asia Festival itself.

Ideas for a Toronto Vacation or Staycation

My blog tracks many of the annual Toronto events that I find interesting, and provides ideas for fascinating, free or frugal things to do in Toronto.

Disclaimer: DeHaan Services has no relationship to the organizer(s); I am not reimbursed for writing this article. However, DeHaan Services does write web site or advertising copy for clients. Our skills are demonstrated in online articles in Decoded Science, Decoded Pregnancy and other online sites. That’s why DeHaan Services highlights those online articles on this site.

Click the “Toronto Events” category at the bottom of the right-hand column for recent articles in this category. Thanks!

Thanks for reading about Toronto Buskerfest 2014.