FAQ’s & Rules

NO RE-ENTRY

PLEASE NOTE: Gates close at: 9:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday / 8:30 p.m. on Sunday - NO ENTRY after this time.

This is a CASHLESS event.

  • Ticket price: (park/boat cruise) varies, click on this link to go to our ticket page.

  • Boat Cruise boarding location and time: 176 Cherry Street, Toronto. Boarding starts at 7:00 PM

  • Premium Lounge includes : Reserved table and umbrella, 4 chairs, 4 GA passes, Caribbean snack pack, JerkFest Branded- Fresh coconut water, and exclusive dedicated bar service.

  • VIP includes various Food Stations, Welcome beverage, Seating at front of stage, First 350 People get a JerkFest face towel and JerkFest Branded cup.


    Platinum includes everything in VIP Plus access to shaded platinum Lounge, additional appetizers, 1 alcoholic beverage and a JerkFest branded coconut.

  • Tiki Table includes a reserved table and umbrella, 4 chairs, 4 GA passes, Caribbean snack pack, JerkFest Branded- Fresh coconut water, and exclusive dedicated bar service.

  • A general admission ticket grants you access to the festival grounds to experience all of the vendors, activities, demo tents and live concert. A meal is not included with a general admission ticket.

    Customer appreciation hours are between the hours of 10am -2pm on Saturday and Sunday. With a donation of 3 non-perishable can food items (per person) and $5 (per person), will grant you access to the festival.

  • The festival hours of operations are:

    • Friday 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Gates Close at 9:00PM)

    • Sat. 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM (Gates Close at (9:00 PM)

    • Sun. 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM. (Gate closes at 8:30pm)

  • The park can accommodate 20,000 patrons at any one time.

  • Parking is a mixture of free and paid. Paid parking is by Hollycrest Middle School. Parking is $25 per car. Please carpool or take the TTC where possible.

  • Meals are only included with VIP and Platinum admission tickets.

  • No outside food, drinks or water. For security reasons we do not allow outside water. To arrange water for infants, please email us at: info@jerkfestival.ca.

  • No outside alcohol is allowed.

  • There is absolutely no re-entry to the festival grounds by members of the general public. Please take all that you need at the time of entry (your jacket, blankets, medication etc.).

  • We encourage patrons to bring chairs as seating is limited.

  • Unfortunately, tents are not allowed. You have the option to rent an umbrella with a table. (Does not include chairs).

  • Platinum seats , VIP and Tiki Tables with table umbrella include seats. VIP and Platinum seats include meal, beverage and access to a special lounge area (for platinum patrons).

  • Yes, there will be live performances of local and international artists. There will be live food demonstrations.

  • No pets allowed; except for service animals.

  •  We are going cashless at our admissions and drinks booths, accepting all major credit and debit cards. However, Food and Craft vendors will still accept cash.

  • Between the hours of 10am - 2pm on Saturday you may enter the festival with a $5 admission fee (per person) and 3 non-perishable food items (per person).

    Children under 7 are free.

  • No food permitted

    No outside drinks, beverages, alcohol

    No drugs

    No weapons

    No pets allowed

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