Toronto Star Food Building

Every year more than one million people visit the CNE Food Building for the unique experience that has made the Food Building a Toronto institution. With close to 100 vendors featuring foods from around the world and traditional favourites the Food Building is bound to satisfy even the most demanding palate. 

The Toronto Star Cents Of Taste Promotion
Collect your medallions in the Toronto Star and Redeem them in the Toronto Star Food Building for savings off your favourite CNE treats.

Food Building Directory. updated.pdf (325.31 kb)

Ribfest

Back by popular demand, a succulent Ribfest takes over Bandshell Park every day of the CNE! Ribbers from evribwhere won't want to miss this fabulous feast as a multitude of rib masters compete to win "best rib recipe"! This is a licensed area.

The Wine Garden

A welcome respite amidst the fun of the fair featuring the finest Ontario wines and craft beers, local cheeses and sausages. Take a load off and relax to music performed by a variety of artists. Enjoy a glass of wine in the CNE’s new Wine Garden!

Winery/Brewery Schedule (35.94 kb)

Molson Canadian Midway Stage

A perfect place to enjoy a cool beverage, a bite to eat and some great music. This is a licensed establishment.

For a list of times and dates of the Live Entertainment at the Molson Canadian Midway Stage click below. 

Tribute Bands at the Molson Canadian Midway Stage

Strikers Bar & Grill

Enjoy roasted corn on the cob dipped in butter while you listen to a variety of sounds from Rock to Brass to Funk. This is a licensed area.

For a list of times and dates of the Live Entertainment at Striker's Bar & Grill click below.

Live Entertainment

Outdoor Concessions

Outdoors throughout the CNE, there are also plenty of opportunities to keep hunger at bay. The EX has a vast selection of eatable delights right on the midway and around the grounds. From Butterfly Chips to Corn Dogs, Curly Fries and Ice Cream Waffles, and the famous Tiny Tom donuts, there is something for everyone to indulge in.

Restaurants

There are a number of restaurants on site that are all licensed establishments. These include the Casino Courtyard, Caesar's Casino Grille, Strikers Bar & Grill, Ribfest, the Molson Canadian Midway Stage and Gossip.