MAY 11, 2024
SPRING INTO SPICE
Spring Into Spice:
Canada's 1st Ethnic Food and Wine Festival
May 11, 2024
12 Noon to 10:00 PM
Fort York, Toronto, Ontario
Spring Into Spice, the outdoor ethnic food and wine festival is BACK!
Our 2024 Spring Into Spice open air food and wine festival is a one day extravaganza with 30 food and wine vendors, incredible DJs, deep-dive food and wine seminars, and most of all incredible denizens of Ontario, representing all walks of life and cultures.
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If you celebrated with us at the festival last year then you know this is one not to be missed.
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If this is your first Spring Into Spice festival just know that you are in for a treat.
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Like normal, expect to try wines from all throughout the world, and that includes wines from Ontario. To make your Ontario exploration easier this year, we've created what we are calling The VQA Path. Here, you'll find a display of Ontario wines for you to discover and pair with the incredible foods on offer at Spring Into Spice.
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Spring Into Spice is your time to explore, discover, and build new narratives around food and wine
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TICKET OPTIONS
This year, Spring Into Spice is bringing you more ticket options because you've asked for it.
Our ticket options include:
VIP Packages
General Admission
This ticket gets you acces to the pavillion. Walk around and sample various wines and foods at your fingertips.
Food and wine sample tickets are available for purchase in the pavillion.
Mother's Day Package $95.00
Celebrate Mother's Day in style at the Spring Into Spice, Ethnic Food and Wine Festival!
Treat your mom to a day of delectable flavours and vibrant culture with our exclusive Mother's Day package.
Package Includes:
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Festival Admission - Indulge in a world of exotic aromas and tastes as you explore the diverse culinary and wine offerings of the festival.
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Flowers - A custom bouquet of flowers to take home and cherish as a memory of the day.
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Fun Takeaways - Mom will get a taste of the festival to take home! The Spring Into Spice Moms gift bag will include a selection of handpicked, artisanal treats and goodies that reflect the diverse and delectable offerings of Spring Into Spice.
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Complimentary Photos: Capture the cherished moments with a complimentary photo session, in our photobooth reserved especially for our Mother’s Day Package Patrons. The photo booth will be set up close to the exit where you pick up your flowers, to make sure you snap those too!
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40 food and wine tickets
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Wine Tasting - A COMPLIMENTARY seat to sommelier Beverly Crandon’s Wine Tasting 101 online seminar (seminar value - $149)
Give your mom the gift of an unforgettable experience this Mother's Day. Purchase the Spring Into Spice Mother's Day package now and create lasting memories together.
Limited packages available due to product quantities! Secure your spot now and ensure a Mother's Day celebration that mom will cherish forever!
VIP TICKETS
VIP Premium Cabana $2,000 (fits 10 people)
Elevate Your Spring Into Spice Experience with the VIP Premium Admission Ticket Bundle!
Step into the lap of luxury at Spring Into Spice 2024 with our exclusive VIP Premium Admission Ticket Bundle. Designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life, this bundle promises an unforgettable experience that goes beyond the ordinary.
VIP Premium Booths Include
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Your Private Oasis- Immerse yourself in luxury within your very own private tent, complete with tasteful furnishings, a dedicated table, and plush lounge seating. It's your personal sanctuary amidst the excitement.
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Complimentary Wines - 3 bottles
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Enjoy the festival with a complimentary bottle of exquisite sparkling wine, and still wines setting the tone for a celebration like no other.
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Complimentary Snack Platter by Plus Catering - Experience culinary excellence with a complimentary snack platter crafted by Plus Catering, adding a delectable touch to your VIP affair, and stay hydrated with complimentary premium water sourced for our VIP patrons
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Swag Bags to Remember - Take home a piece of the VIP experience with our exclusive swag bags, filled with surprises and keepsakes that enable you to take Spring Into Spice home with you.
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All-Access, All the Time - Enjoy all the perks of general admission, plus the exclusive privileges that come with the VIP Premium Admission Ticket Bundle.
So gather your squad! This premium package caters to groups of 10 people, starting from just $2,000. Gather your friends, colleagues, or loved ones for an opulent celebration that will be the talk of the town.
Don't miss your chance to elevate your Spring Into Spice experience to VIP status.
*Terms and conditions apply. Limited availability. Book now to reserve your VIP experience.
VIP General ($100 early bird)
A VIP ticket gets you entry to the festival, plus:
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A dedicated entry point to allow you to skip the lines
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Dedicated and covered seating
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A book of 20 food & wine sample tickets to get started
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A welcome red and white wine!
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The VIP area also includes experiences from our wine, spirit, and food partners.
VIP Mother's Day Package ($200 early bird)
This ticket gets you everything in the Mother's Day Package, plus everything in the VIP General offering.
SPONSORS
Canada's 1st Ethnic Food & Wine Festival
EXPLORE the cuisines • DISCOVER the wines • CREATE lasting memories
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PAIRING THE WINES WE LOVE WITH THE SPICES WE LOVE
PAIRING THE WINES WE LOVE WITH THE SPICES WE LOVE
THE BUZZ!
WHY THIS MATTERS
WHY THIS MATTERS
The face of our community is changing, has changed, and gives cause to celebrate our country's diversity, including acknowledging our food culture and expanding the purview. Pairing ethnic food with wine from both the old and new world is another expression of our diversity. It allows us to bring different cultures together with the opportunity for discovery, including understanding the historical significance of food culture in other countries.
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The Spice Food & Wine series gives everyone a chance to build their own narrative around wine and, more specifically, wine and their national dishes regardless of background and race. We dispel the myth that wine cannot be paired with many ethnic foods due to food preparation and cooking methodology. Moreover, we aim to spur conversation on why the myths exist in the first place, which leads to a broader discussion on world history that was aimed at creating a divide.
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The team behind the Spiced Food & Wine Series are individuals from the African-Caribbean Diaspora. Their passion is wine, and their heart is in spreading that love of wine to their respective communities.
What is wine if not something to be shared with a community over food, merriment, and togetherness?
This is done in support of cognitive diversity in wine.
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CBC Radio Gill Deacon interviews Beverly Crandon, Founder. Click to listen.
