Toronto food events: Sweetery, JerkFest, Waterfront Night Market, BBQ Battle

Sweetery, the giant dessert festival taking over David Pecault Square, is just one of the Toronto food events happening this weekend. It's a busy two weeks in the city, so plan ahead and get ready to eat. 

Events you might want to check out:

JerkFest (August 11-13 @ Centennial Park)
Head here for the jerk chicken and stay for the music.
Roundhouse Craft Beer Fest (August 11-13 @ Steam Whistle Pilsner)
Head to this massive local brewery to sip on suds from a variety of brewers. Yiou can fill up on food truck eats too.
Taste of the Danforth (August 11-13 @ Greek Town)
Apparently over one million people visit this annual street festival, so brace yourself for the crowds.
Waterfront Night Market (August 11-13 @ Hearn Generating Station)
The Hearn will make a nice back drop for this massive marketplace since you won't be able to go inside the old power plant.
Kothu Fest (August 12 @ Scarborough civic centre)
Get your fill of kothu roti - Sri-Lankan street dish made from roti, vegetables, egg and/or meat - from a variety of different vendors.
Sweetery (August 12 @ David Pecaut Square )
Indulge your sweet tooth at this downtown dessert festival.
Feast of St. Lawrence - St. Lawrence Market Street Celebration (August 12 @ Market Street)
There will be all sorts of food-related demonstrations as well as live musical performances happening on this street adjacent to the St. Lawrence Market.
Pan American Food & Music Festival (August 12 @ Yonge-Dundas Square )
Head to Nathan Phillips Square for this festival celebrating North American and Caribbean food.
Opera & Fried Rice (August 14 @ Cote de Boeuf)
Be serenaded by mezzo Cassandra Warner as you enjoy a three-course meal for $65.
Diner en Blanc (August 17 @ TBA)
The location is still unknown for this white-clad dinner party.
Adelaide Eats (June 1 - August 18 @ Adelaide Place)
This outdoor food market wraps on August 18.
CNE (August 18 - September 4 @ Canadian National Exhibition)
Okay, this isn't strictly a food event, but everyone comes to this annual fair to eat.
Taste of Manila (August 19 @ Bathurst and Wilson)
This festival takes over Bathurst and Wilson for a massive, food-filled event.
Evergreen Brick Works' Wild Blueberry Weekend (August 19 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
All of the 20 vendors on site will feature blueberry-infused foods in honour of blueberry season.
The 3rd Annual Toronto Vegan Food and Drink Festival (August 19 @ Fort York National Historic Site)
There will be about 100 vendors serving up meat-free grub at this annual event.
East End Beer Fest (August 20 @ The Broadview Hotel)
The Broadview Hotel might be new, but it's already hosting a beer festival.
BBQ Battle (August 21 @ The Drake Hotel)
Visit a boutique hotel on Toronto's west side for a BBQ competition and a celebrating of the new TV show Hogtown BBQ.

by Amy Grief via blogTO