# Tasty Summer BBQ Fests The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ is a Social Experience That Celebrates Cooking By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-fest References: [dailyhive](http://dailyhive.com/toronto/toronto-food-events-august-24-30-2018) & [beerbourbonbarbecue](https://www.beerbourbonbarbecue.ca) The 2018 edition of the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Fest was held in Toronto from August 24th until the 26th. The summery food-celebrating event gathered more than 15 top tier street vendors. From [Heirloom's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-avocado-blt) sustainable food offerings and the Jerk Brothers' [authentic Carribean cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-oasis-2024) to Fidel Gastro's pioneering kitchen and the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anytime-fitness-uk-ireland) Fritter Factory's deep fried carnival treats, Taste Toronto's BBQ Fest is a venue for the tastiest dishes and beverages from the multi-cultural metropolitan. In addition to the mouth-watering cuisine, the event offered a total of four live country bands, axe throwing games, line dance tutorials and even a mechanical bull. As suggested by the name, the BBQ Fest also gave consumers access to a craft selection of bourbon, cocktails, and beer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food Festival Trend:** Social experiences that offer access to diverse, high-end street food and drinks, as well as diverse entertainment options. - **Sustainability Trend:** Sustainable food offerings from vendors, which promote a healthier lifestyle and a smaller carbon footprint. - **Craft Drink Trend:** Craft selections of bourbon, cocktails and beer to try, which encourage consumers to experiment with and appreciate new flavors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning Industry:** Event planners can incorporate diverse entertainment options and sustainable food offerings into event designs to attract attendees. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Food and beverage companies can feature sustainable, diverse street food and craft drinks in their products and marketing to entice consumers. - **Entertainment Industry:** Entertainers and producers can integrate diverse entertainment options such as bands, axe throwing games, line dance tutorials, and mechanical bulls into events that cater to diverse audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whisky-Branded Summer Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bastids-bbq-party.md) - [BBQ-Specific Grocery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-catered-southern-bbq-menu.md) - [Free Toronto Beer Sandwich Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-toronto.md) - [Beer-Branded Toronto Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estrella-damm-culinary-journey.md) - [Boldly Flavored Barbecue Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-barbeque-fall-menu.md) - [Toronto Culture Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-on-bloor-festival.md) - [Bourbon-Centric Festival Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbonfest.md) - [Father-Approved BBQ Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bundle-pro.md) - [Free Neighbourhood Public Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabbagetown-festival.md)