Eat & Drink FAQ
Eat & Drink Norfolk – Norfolk County’s favourite spring event is back April 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2026
What is Eat & Drink Norfolk?
Eat & Drink Norfolk is Norfolk County’s most anticipated spring food and drink event, returning April 9–11, 2026. This multi-day experience brings together local restaurants, food producers, wineries, breweries, and distilleries, along with live musical entertainment, all under one roof.
Guests can sample a wide variety of food and beverages, enjoy live local music, and connect with friends in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Eat & Drink Norfolk is proud to be recognized as one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals & Events and is presented by CIBC Private Wealth.
When is Eat & Drink Norfolk?
Event Hours
Thursday, April 9
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, April 10
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, April 11
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where is the event held?
Eat & Drink Norfolk takes place in the CIBC Auditorium (Building #9) at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds.
Address: 172 South Drive, Simcoe, Ontario.
Is this a 19+ event?
Yes. Eat & Drink Norfolk is a 19+ event.
Babes in arms and children in strollers are not permitted.
Where can I buy tickets and how much do they cost?
Admission tickets will be available online in advance and can also be purchased at the door. Subject to capacity.
Thursday, April 9
- Advance (until Wednesday, April 8): $16
- April 9 (online or at the door): $18
Friday, April 10
- Advance (until Wednesday, April 8): $18
- April 9–10 (online or at the door): $20
Saturday, April 11
- Advance (until Wednesday, April 8): $18
- April 9–11 (online or at the door): $20
What about seating, can I reserve a table?
Yes! You can reserve a table. VIP Reserved Seating is available for parties of 6. The table cost is in addition to your admission to the event and costs $120 per table. These sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve your table soon, so as not to miss out.
How does purchasing food and drinks work at Eat & Drink Norfolk?
Your event ticket gives you entry into the event. Once inside, food and beverage samples are purchased separately using event tokens.
Tokens are available for purchase onsite, and each token equals $1. Vendors price their samples in tokens, so you can choose exactly what you’d like to try and pay the vendor directly with your tokens.
How do tasting tokens work?
Tasting tokens are used to purchase sample-sized food and beverage items from vendors. New this year the Tasting tokens are DIGITAL!
- Tokens cost $1 each
- Vendors set their own pricing
- Most samples range from 4 to 9 tokens, depending on the item
The best way to purchase tokens is online in advance. Save time and skip the lines by buying online. If you need assistance, you can purchase tokens at the event.
What do I do with my coat?
There is a coat check at Eat & Drink Norfolk. Coat check is near the entry and is by donation.
Will there be live music?
Yes. Eat & Drink Norfolk features live local musical entertainment throughout the event.
The full entertainment schedule will be available on the event page.
Will there be non-alcoholic options?
Absolutely. Non-alcoholic options will be available, including specialty coffee, pop, water, and non-alcoholic beers and cocktails.
Which vendors will be attending?
A full list of participating restaurants, food producers, wineries, breweries, and distilleries is be available here and will be updated as vendors are confirmed.
I have dietary restrictions. Will there be options for me?
Many vendors offer a range of products that may accommodate different dietary needs. We recommend reviewing the vendor list and contacting vendors directly in advance with specific ingredient or preparation questions.
What is new this year at Eat & Drink?
We’re introducing something new for 2026… a Mini Market.
In addition to sampling incredible local food and drink, you’ll now be able to purchase select products to take home with you. Loved that sauce? That spice blend? That bottle you don’t want to forget about next week? You can grab it on the spot.
Sip, sample, and shop local all in one place.
We can’t wait for you to experience it!
What does Eat & Drink Norfolk support?
Eat & Drink Norfolk is a fundraising event organized by the Norfolk County Agricultural Society, a registered charity. Proceeds from the event support year-round programming, education initiatives, and community events, including the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show.
By attending Eat & Drink Norfolk, guests are directly supporting a nonprofit organization that has served Norfolk County’s agricultural and community needs for generations.