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CTV News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Barrie's Butter Tart Bliss returns to the downtown core
They're sugary, gooey, flaky, and wrapped in a golden crust - Barrie's Butter Tart Bliss returns to the downtown core in one week. After last summer's overwhelming turnout of more than 40,000 visitors, the Barrie BIA says this year promises even more tarts, more vendors, and more activities. 'The energy of last year's festival was contagious,' says Helen Prucha, owner of Gotta Luv ButterTarts and festival coordinator. 'We've added more vendors, brought back fan favourites, and expanded every corner of the event to make sure 2025 is even more unforgettable. We can't wait to see everyone downtown again, tarts in hand and smiles on their faces.' Barrie's Butter Tart Bliss will welcome over 200 Canadian vendors offering butter tarts, gourmet goods, and local crafts around the downtown area. Tart lovers can expect to see returning favourites like Doo Doo's Bakery, Carla's Cookie Box, Ten of Tarts, and plenty more. Steve Ricalis, chair of the Downtown Barrie BIA and owner of Donaleigh's and Dunlop Diner, adds: 'There's nothing quite like Downtown Barrie during the Butter Tart Festival. It highlights everything we love about our city — community, creativity, and celebration. We're excited to welcome back thousands of visitors for another taste of something truly sweet.' A butter tart contest will get underway in the morning as local judges prepare to crown the best butter tarts in a variety of categories. The Open Air Dunlop Butter Tart Festival takes place next Sat., July 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. across Meridian Place and Dunlop Street. Event-goers can also expect live music and festival warm-up performances from local talent. The sugary event is free for all and offers family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival to take over heart of Midland
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival is back, taking over the heart of downtown Midland and drawing thousands of visitors for a day of sweet indulgence. (CTV News / Steve Mansbridge) Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival is back this Saturday, taking over the heart of downtown Midland and drawing thousands of visitors for a day of sweet indulgence. Now in its 12th year, the admission-free festival has grown into one of the largest celebrations of the iconic Canadian treat, drawing over 50,000 visitors annually. Spanning Midland's downtown core, the event transforms into a hub with roughly 230 of vendors, food trucks, and local merchants flooding the streets. Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival People flood the streets for Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival. (CTV NEWS) This year brings a special treat with the announcement of Chapman's Ice Cream, Canada's largest independent ice cream manufacturer. Festivalgoers will get a chance to try the new Chapman's Super Premium Plus Butter Tart ice cream, specially created for the event. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. A highlight of this one day festival is the Egg Farmers of Ontario Butter Tart Contest, where professional and home bakers compete for the coveted title of best butter tart in the province. The day also includes live entertainment on the main stage and a lively Kids Zone featuring performers. The event will have two free shuttle services running from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with parking at Georgian Bay District Secondary School and Wye Valley Road near Highway 12. The festival is expected to generate an estimated $2 to $4 million, according to officials.
