Eat and Drink Norfolk

Norfolk County’s most anticipated spring event, Eat & Drink Norfolk is coming up April 9-11, 2026! Featuring local restaurants, food producers, wineries, breweries and live musical entertainment all under one roof! Come see why we are one of the Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario! This event is presented by CIBC Private Wealth.

Event Hours

Thursday, April 9

  • 5pm-9pm

Friday, April 10

  • 5pm-11pm 

Saturday, April 11

  • 3pm-11pm

Admission

Thursday, April 9

  • Advance $16 until Wednesday, April 8
  • April 9 – online or at the door $18

Friday, April 10

  • Advance $18 until Wednesday, April 8
  • April 9-10 – online or at the door $20

Saturday, April 11

  • Advance $18 until Wednesday, April 8
  • April 9-11 – online or at the door $20

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED

Tickets available at the door as capacity allows. 

Tokens

Purchase your tasting tokens in advance and arrive ready to enjoy.

Tokens are used by participating vendors for food and beverage samples throughout the event. Buying ahead means less time waiting and more time tasting.

Plan ahead, move through the event with ease, and start sampling right away.

Reserved Seating

Make your Eat & Drink Norfolk experience even easier with Reserved Seating.

Available Friday and Saturday evening, this add-on gives your group a dedicated table for the night. Each table seats six guests and provides a comfortable home base while you sip, sample, and explore.

Reserved Seating includes:
• One table for six
• Pop and water
• Snacks for the table

No searching for space. No splitting up your group. Just arrive, settle in, and enjoy the evening.

Reserved tables are limited and sell out each year. This does not include admission which must be purchased separately. 

Location

The CIBC AUDitorium, Building #9, Norfolk County Fairgrounds, 172 South Drive, Simcoe, ON
Must be 19 years of age or older to attend. 

Eat & Drink Norfolk Vendors 2026

NEW Mini Market Vendors

Entertainment on the Scotlynn Stage

THURSDAY

  • 5:00pm- Felicia McMinn
  • 6:45pm- Brad Hailz

FRIDAY

  • 5:00pm- Brousseau & Co
  • 7:45pm- Fiddlestix

SATURDAY

  • 3:00pm- Paul Mallard
  • 5:15pm- PYNX DJ Dance Party
  • 7:45pm- Jesse Murphy Band

Become a Sponsor

Want to help make Eat & Drink Norfolk even better while getting your business in front of thousands of local food lovers?


Click below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

Want to Volunteer?

Want to be part of the team that makes this event so special?

Click below to learn more information about available volunteer positions and sign up!