By Lori Bosworth
Just in time to receive tips for holiday entertaining, The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 2017 returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto from November 16-19, 2017. Experience more than 1,500 wines, beers and spirits, learn about new food trends and get tips from cooking professionals at this annual Toronto food and drink event. This year’s expo will focus on craft beer and homebrews, new whiskys, rosés and sparkling toasts and artisan cheeses. We’re giving away 2 Elite Admission passes to the show (see giveaway details below).

Some of the highlights of the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 2017 include:
- Learn about cheese at presentations by Switzerland Cheese throughout the weekend and taste cheese samples with Celebrity Maître Fromager Afrim Pristine;
- Learn how to pair types of cheese with choices with various local and international wines from Charles Smith Wines, Creekside Estates, Rosewood Estates Winery, and Vieni Wines & Spirits. There will be a special focus on sparkling wines and rosés, which are becoming popular with millennials and even men;
- Sample some of the best craft beers available, with a diverse range of breweries on tap such as Beau’s All-Natural Brewing Co., Creemore Springs Brewery, Lost Craft and more. Learn how to master the art of homebrewing with PicoBrew;
- Find out how to make the perfect Caesar on Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. come see the top mixologists from across Canada square off in a live Caesar-making competition. Watch as the Mott’s Clamato Best Caesar in Town regional finalists compete to take home the Best Caesar in Town national title;
- Learn about whisky’s resurgence in popularity at the Crown Royal Pavilion. Whisky is now the drink of choice of many millennials and women.
The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo takes place November 16-19, 2017 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building. Follow the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 2017 on social media for updates.
Tickets for the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 2017
VIP Preview Evening (Thurs., Nov. 16, 2017) – $35 advance online or $40 on-site if available.
Advance Online General Admission – Fri., Nov. 17, Sat., Nov. 18 and Sun., Nov 19, 2017
Friday admission before 5 pm $25 (One time admission only)
Friday admission after 5 pm $30 (One time admission only)
Friday admission on-site $35* (One time admission only)
Saturday admission before 5 pm $25 (One time admission only, no re-entry)
Saturday admission after 5 pm $30 (One time admission only, no re-entry)
Saturday admission on-site $40* (One time admission only, no re-entry)
Sunday admission $20 advance
Sunday admission $20 on-site
Elite Pass $50 – Valid any one day
*These admission rates are for online purchases only.
Sample Tickets
You’ll need sample tickets to redeem for sampling wine, spirits, beer and food. Sample tickets are $1 each and are available in sheets of $20 at the Expo. Sampling prices vary depending on the product from 1 ticket to 6 tickets on average.

Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 2017 Hours
Thursday, November 16, 6pm-10pm (VIP Preview Evening & PRIDE Night Social)
Friday, November 17, 2pm-10pm
Saturday, November 18, 12pm-10pm
Sunday, November 19, 12pm-6pm (Mott’s Clamato Best Caesar in Town National Final)
Admission is restricted to guests who are 19+, with valid photo I.D. No infants or children permitted.
Enter our giveaway to win 2 Elite Pass Tickets, $100, to the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 2017
Must be 19+ to enter. Giveaway closes Nov. 15, 2017 at 3 p.m.
This contest appears on Contest Canada
I most look forward to trying the different cocktails.
I love sitting in on the cooking/tasting demos.
I’m mostly into the cheese, yummmmmm.
Fancy cheese all the way!
Take me to all the fancy cheese please! 😊
Drinking wine and eating fancy cheese
I love new food/cooking tips and different wine to try.
New recipes & tips & wine/beer pairings!
I am interested in the cooking demos!
Wine and cheese fix everything! 🙂
looking forward to the craft beers!
I will be looking for wine and cheese
Looking forward to discovering new wineries
The wine and cheese!
I will be looking for some great sparkling wines to sample!
I would like to experience it all as I’ve never been to this event.
Looking for wine and cheese to sample. Looks like a fun expo.
Free samples of wine and cheese!
The cocktails will be nice I’m certain,but I would be there for the cheese sampling
ill be looking for all the wine
I will be looking at new, tasty local wines for at the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo:)
Looking forward to great wines and tasty food.
I’m looking forward to trying and discovering new wines without the commitment of having to buy an entire bottle!
Why, tasting demos, of course!
wine & cheese
Wine and Cheese
Tasting all of the wine!
I’ll be looking for a great new wine to drink this holiday season!
i will be looking to try some wine!
fancy cheese!
Wine of course!
Looking forward to trying some great done and cheese!
Looking for a variety of cheeses, for sure!
Great event to try new adult beverages with friends! Memories priceless…so much laughter and fun
I’m looking forward to the wine
I love trying new whiskeys – because I am not a whiskey drinker normally, this is a great time to experiment without committing to a whole bottle!
I look forward to all the yummy foods
New wines I will definitely be trying out!
Looking forward to discovering new wines.
I love the cooking demonstrations!
The caesar competition looks like so much fun !!
So excited to check this event out, as a small business owner of a local foods company
This sounds like a great event. Thank you for telling us about it.
There are always some great beers there.
Cheese and wine
New ideas for cooking/baking!
I love the new cooking gadgets, smokers, knives, etc. – so I am a big fan of the vendors!
wine wine, and more wine
looking forward to great tasting wines !!
Gotta love cheese and wine together!
I’ve never been so I want to explore it all.
cheese, yum
I will be looking for CHEESE at the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 🙂
I will be looking forward to the wine tastings!
Cool eats 😛
Cheese!
I am looking forward to tasting some new food
oops type my email wrong in my comment
I am looking forward to tasting some new food
all of it!
Ill be looking for some great cheese brands
Hi Clarence, They have some wonderful artisan and international cheeses at the show! Cheers, Lori
I look forward to seeing the latest trends and fusion liquors. I also love the demonstrations
Trying new cheeses and seeing the cooking demos
Hi Kim, They have great cooking demos at the show! Cheers, Lori
I’m looking for new wines to buy
New local wines!
This is such a great way to get ideas for the Christmas Season, with the added bonus of enjoying some wine.
I agree. You’ll definitely get into the Christmas mood at the show! Cheers, Lori
I’ll be looking for speciality breads and cooking demos!
Looking forward to the different gourmet foods to pair with the delicious wine!
Can’t wait to try some new wines!
I’m looking forward to sampling foods and beverages that I have never tried before!
I’ll be looking for new food combinations I can try at home!
Definitely looking for ciders I’ve never tried!
Any promo codes offered ?
No, I wasn’t offered promo codes for this show. Sorry!! Cheers, Lori
I’m really excited to check out this show this weekend. 💕
Yes, it’s always a fun time. Good luck! Lori
Can’t wait to check out this show!
Yes, it’s always a great show each year! Cheers, Lori
I don’t find this event to be that great compared to others.
I have been to this event before and it was amazing. Unfortunately, this time my hubby and I are busy and we can’t attend.
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