Celebrate Global Flavours at Taste of Cooksville 2025
One of Mississauga’s most diverse neighbourhoods, Cooksville is known for its many cultural shops and restaurants. From September 20 to 21, Taste of Cooksville will bring the community together in a lively celebration of the people, talents and flavours that form its unique mosaic.
Discover all of the exciting entertainment and activities to experience during this delicious festival with our guide.
Festival Info and Hours
Plan your visit with this need-to-know info.
Admission:
The festival is free to attend, with some activities and all food purchases being an additional cost. Guests are welcome to bring dogs on leashes.
Schedule:
The weekend kicks off on Saturday, September 20, at 11 a.m. and runs until 9 p.m. On Sunday, September 21, it reopens at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.
Parking and Transportation:
Dundas Street East will be closed from Hurontario St. to Camilla Rd. for the festival. Street parking is available nearby.
What to See and Do
Discover the exciting entertainment, activities and global street food coming to the Taste of Cooksville.
Must-Try Eats
Taste of Cooksville will bring together over 70 vendors, including dozens of food trucks serving international cuisine that reflects the neighbourhood’s diverse community.
Music and Entertainment
Taste of Cooksville will rock more than your taste buds! All weekend long, you can see incredible shows on the Jaguar Valley Main Stage. Highlights include an opening set by The Five and Tens on Saturday morning, and an Interactive Drum Circle by Blue Wave on Sunday.
Along with the main stage, the Hurontario DJ Zone with DJ Tricky will have you dancing along to upbeat hits.
Family Fun
If your kids are amped up on sugary treats, bring them to the inflatable zone to bounce off some energy. Afterward, get your creativity flowing at workshops, or head over to the TAC Sports archery station to test your skills. Workshops and inflatables are an additional cost, with proceeds supporting the festival’s charity partner, Hospice Mississauga.
Make sure to visit the DJ Zone throughout the weekend for kid-friendly shows and meet-and-greets. On Saturday, catch princess appearances featuring Elsa and Snow White. On Sunday, see an exciting, magical show by WonderPhil.
Bonus: Fill out the event survey during the festival and you will be entered to win two day passes to Hub Climbing Mississauga
Beer Garden
Join Ontario’s very own Great Lakes Brewery for an ice-cold brew at the adults-only beer garden. A select variety of other drinks will also be available
More to Experience Nearby
Explore more of the amenities Cooksville has to offer during your visit.
- Enjoy a scenic stroll through the wooded trails at Hancock Woodlands and bring the kids for some outdoor fun at the natural playground.
- Visit the local shops for some unique finds. Stop into LVLUP Games to pick up a new board game, or sit and play one while enjoying some snacks at the café.
To learn more about what’s coming up in Mississauga, visit our events calendar or follow Visit Mississauga on Facebook and Instagram.