Last Chance to Apply for Vaughan Flavours
Apply by Nov. 13 to showcase your restaurant and attract new diners
Calling all restaurateurs – don’t miss your chance to attract diners, showcase your cuisine and be part of Vaughan’s growing culinary scene! Applications are still OPEN for local eateries to participate in the winter 2027 edition of Vaughan Flavours – the City of Vaughan’s popular food festival – returning Wednesday, Jan. 20 to Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027. Interested restaurant owners can apply until Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.
Vaughan restaurants offering dine-in service are invited to review the program criteria and apply at visitvaughan.ca/VaughanFlavours.
Participation in Vaughan Flavours is free. Restaurants are required to provide a fully refundable $500 deposit, which will be returned upon successful completion of the program. Designed to support local restaurants and showcase Vaughan's diverse culinary scene, Vaughan Flavours features three-course prix fixe (fixed-price) menus at participating dine-in restaurants across the city. The two-week festival encourages residents and visitors to discover new dining experiences while supporting local businesses.
Join our information session!
Interested restaurant owners and managers are also invited to join the City’s Tourism team online on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a FREE information session. In this session, you’ll learn more about Vaughan Flavours, the application process, eligibility requirements and what to expect during the festival. Email tourism@vaughan.ca or head to visitvaughan.ca/VaughanFlavours for more details.
Vaughan Flavours is a City of Vaughan initiative created in 2025 to support local businesses in response to U.S. tariffs. The program originated from a Members' Resolution (PDF) by Mayor Steven Del Duca and Ward 2 Councillor Adriano Volpentesta directing staff to develop a pilot restaurant festival. Following Council approval, Vaughan Flavours now returns annually with summer and winter editions.
A list of participating restaurants will be announced closer to the festival. Stay tuned!
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