Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Challenge

Black Diamond Presents the 2026 Grilled Cheese Challenge!

The Lakeshore BIA welcomes back their annual street festival on Saturday June 6th from 11:00am to 8:00pm.

The Grilled Cheese Challenge is Ontario’s largest celebration of grilled cheese sandwiches; featuring live music, entertainment, family fun zones, amazing food, speciality drinks, beverage gardens, shopping and much more!

Attended by over 40,000 guests, this one-day festival brings together fellow grilled cheese lovers in the heart of New Toronto. Festival-goers can enjoy their favourite street food and explore local shops that Lakeshore Village has to offer, including coffee, baked goods, home furnishings, and more.

The festival takes place on Lake Shore Blvd West from Islington Ave to Second St in Toronto.

This event is free and open to the general public.