# Fried Food Festivals Joylister’s Toronto Poutine Fest Packs in a Whole Lot of Greasy Goodnes By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-07-24 | Updated 2013-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-fest References: [torontopoutinefest](http://www.torontopoutinefest.com) & [joylister](http://www.joylister.com/) Get your elastic waistbands ready because Toronto’s first-ever Poutine Fest is coming to town August 22nd, 2013. Hosted at the [Beer Academy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hazy-pineapple) by Toronto-based start-up Joylister, this event is perfect for poutine enthusiasts and beer-lovers alike. Load up your plate with all-you-can-eat poutine from five of Toronto’s top poutine vendors including Coquine, Lou Dawg’s, Poutinis, [Great Burger Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asplash) and the [Feisty Jack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feisty-protein-soda). Vote for your favorite poutine of the night to crown the Poutine king of Toronto. Get ready to experience poutine like never before with unique options such as pulled pork poutine, duck confit poutine and even butter chicken poutine. To top it all off, guests can quench their thirst with three craft beer samples included in the $35 admission. If you’ve been searching for a place in Toronto to indulge in delicious poutine dishes complemented with crisp, cool beer, the search is now over. Those who are interested in this drool-worthy event can visit Joylister’s Twitter and Facebook page for additional details and for other upcoming events in Toronto. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Food Festivals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and creative food festival experiences that cater to specific cuisines or dishes. - **Craft Beer:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative craft beer flavors and pairings to enhance food festival experiences. - **Social Media Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize social media platforms to promote and organize food festivals, reaching a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new food and beverage concepts and collaborations at food festivals to attract customers. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use technology and data analytics to streamline event planning processes and enhance attendee experiences. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and immersive hospitality experiences within food festivals, offering specialized accommodations or dining options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Pizzeria Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-popcorn-chicken-poutine.md) - [Pizzeria Poutine Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-poutine.md) - [Traveling Food Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-heat-rib-series.md) - [Summer Exhibition Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cne-exclusive-offerings.md) - [Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccain-happy-frydays-cafe.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) - [Film Festival Hospitality Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-hospitality-partner.md) - [Toronto Culture Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-on-bloor-festival.md)