The popular Butter Tart Competition returns in 2026. Open to all who want to bring their best version of this sweet Canadian classic, professional bakers and home bakers both! Bring a dozen buttertarts to the information booth and they will be judged by a panel of bakers, Canadians, and buttertart lovers. We’ll announce the winners from the stage in the afternoon! Signup coming soon.
We have space for 6-8 food trucks in 2026! Think you have a poutine that wows? Let us know!
The Beer and Beverage Garden will be back in 2026! Enjoy delicious craft beers alongside your favorite imported Canadian favorites. We are still finalizing details, and will post them here. And of course, there will be a LOT of Clearly Canadian to sip!!
The Canuck Canteen concession stand will have imported butter tarts, ketchup chips, pets de souer pastries, and other Canadian treats. We will also have COTTON CANDY! You can get get maple cotton candy made while you wait, as well as other flavors.
The World Champine Poutine Competition is back for 2026 with a good crowd vying for the coveted “Golden Gravy Ladle” Trophy. You’ll be able to vote for your favorite for the People’s Choice Award! Look for the QR code at your favorite poutine vendors!
Try the VIP experience! Enjoy Canadiana Fest in style! We’re still hammering out the details but you can count on these favorites from past years to come back!
- NO WAIT GATE- Enter at the west gate on Koopsen’s Alley for NO WAITING!
- Tasting Ticket includes up to three tasting pours of either Canadian Style Beers or Canadian varietal wines!
- POSH private luxury portable bathrooms, covered tables and seating area.
- No wait dedicated craft beer trailer, exclusive access to the stage with outdoor cocktail tables and seating.
- Meet and greet with all of the bands.
- And MUCH MORE YET TO COME!