FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

The World's Largest Brat Fest began 28 years ago by Tom Metcalfe. The sons and family of Tom continue the tradition and cele"brat"e every Memorial Day weekend. Come rain or shine, The World's Largest Brat Fest is held at Willow Island of the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. We cele"brat"e the start of summer with juicy Johnsonville brats, Oscar Mayer Hot dogs and Veggie Brats smothered in Frank's Kraut; Heinz Ketchup, Mustard & Relish and onions, washed down with ice-cold Pepsi, Budweiser and Sassy Cow milk and finished off with a side of Chocolate Shoppe ice cream, funnel cakes and fun. Obviously, Brat Fest is about eating brats, but more importantly, it's about giving back to the community with proceeds benefiting the local charities that help staff the event
Website World's Largest Brat Fest

Memorial Day weekend in Burlington means three things, chocolate, chocolate, and you guessed it,chocolate! Every year the Burlington ChocolateFest brings a crowd of 35,000+ visitors to the area to experience a weekend of fun, games, rides, cooking demonstrations and of course chocolate.For over 25 years, this volunteer-run festival has pleased children and appetites, as it raisesmoney for over 65 local and national charities
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With over 170 vendors attending, and free admission, its the biggest and best yet! Back this year is our 'Antique Alley'. Visit these booths for vintage finds including antique furniture, collectables, jewellery and more. Our "International Marketplace" offers clothing, textiles, crafts and more from exotic locales around the world. Local vendors will be lining the street, offering unique merchandise for the home, garden and you. The creations of talented local artists are on display for sale at the Artist & Artisans Marketplace. Shift your focus to the outdoors with the help of vendors offering all things garden related from seasonal decor, to plants, to gardening supplies and more. Car enthusiasts will be ecstatic to hear that our "Classic Car and Truck Show" will be back again this year. Enjoy Live Entertainment at The Muddy Water Bandshell. Bring an appetite and savour an eclectic array of foods including BBQ, Caribbean Jerk, Sushi, Pizza, Souvlaki, Sweet Potato Fries, Crepes, Deep Fried delicacies such as Pickles, Blooming Onion and Oreos, Fresh Fudge, Kettlecorn, Donuts, and Fresh Squeezed Organic Lemonade, just to name a few!
Visit our 'Free Family Fun Zone' and enjoy a variety of activities for all ages. Watch for details as festival day approaches. And don't forget to visit our Honey Producers for some of the province's most delicious Honey.
Website Beeton Honey & Garden Festival

Colborne-Cramahe Apple Blossom Tyme Festival is a fun and friendly community festival in the village of Colborne that happens on the last weekend in May each year. The festival welcomes everyone to experience the village and surrounding area in springtime, when there are wonderful apple orchards with beautiful and fragrant blossoms to enjoy. In the village, there is a collection of local vendors and food to sample along with vintage cars and tractors on display, a soap box derby race, a midway, baking contests, a competitive and fun spelling bee, and lots of other contests and activities.
Website Apple Blossom Tyme Festival