Fans of the sweet, buttery Canadian mini pies – mark your calendars! A huge butter tart festival will soon take over an Ontario town, in attempts to crown the winner of this year’s best butter tart in the province.
Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival returns for its 11th year to Midland, just under a two hour drive from Toronto.
On June 8, the small town on Georgian Bay will host approximately 60,000 visitors and 200 festival vendors along its waterfront parks and downtown core.
Each year, around 200,000 butter tarts are sold at the event. You’ll find countless flavours to choose from, such as plain, raisin, pecan, walnut, skor, maple, bacon, coconut, chocolate covered, PB&J, s’mores, gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, cheesecake, pumpkin, and so much more!
Last year, the Best in Show award went to Joanne Chappelle from Rosemount General Store, who impressed with a Classic Butter Tart with Chocolate and House-made Potato Chips.
In addition to the butter tarts, there will be a variety of other treats, drinks, and gifts to purchase at the festival, guaranteeing there is something for everyone.
Enjoy free entertainment like live music and buskers, a free bike valet service, a free shuttle service to bring you to and from various points of town, and a Kids Zone for the little ones to play at.
Throughout the day, the Egg Farmers of Ontario Butter Tart Contest will award prizes for the Best Butter Tart in Ontario, which is open to both professional and amateur/home bakers.
Categories include both Traditional and Wild Style, judged by celebrities, chefs, food and travel bloggers, and even local dignitaries.
This year’s festival will take place from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at King Street, David Onley, and Harbourside Parks in Midland.