Elora’s Longest BBQ
A signature event for Food Day Canada in partnership with the Elora Mill celebrating Canadian food, chefs, farmers, fishers, makers, and community.
Event Details
📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
🕓 4 PM – 10 PM
📍 Downtown Elora
🌧 Extreme weather date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Canada’s Ultimate BBQ Returns to Elora
Elora’s Longest BBQ returns to historic downtown Elora on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, for an unforgettable evening of Canadian food, music, community, and summer energy.
What to Expect
Join us from 4 PM to 10 PM as more than 25 local restaurants and drink vendors come together to celebrate Food Day Canada and showcase the best of Canadian ingredients, farmers, producers, and culinary talent. Last year, over 12,000 guests joined us — this year, we’re making it even bigger.
Admission
Admission is free. Food and beverage tickets are available online in advance, with limited quantities available at the event.
Getting Here
Free shuttle service will run from Grand River Raceway to the event site. Please look for shuttle signs on arrival.
The Seafood Bar Experience
New for 2026: The Seafood Bar Experience
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- The Experience: For guests looking to make their evening even more memorable, Elora’s Longest BBQ is introducing The Seafood Bar Experience — a limited-access premium add-on designed to bring something new and elevated to this year’s event.
- What’s Included: The Seafood Bar Experience features oysters, mussels, and clams, bringing a fresh coastal touch to the smoke, fire, and flavour of the BBQ.
- Pass Details: Seafood Bar Passes are $30 and available in limited quantities. This pass is separate from regular food and beverage tickets and can be added to your order when purchasing online.
- Limited Availability: Only a limited number of passes are available, making The Seafood Bar Experience one of the most exclusive ways to enjoy Elora’s Longest BBQ this year.
Good to Know
Please bring a reusable water bottle. Bottled water will not be available for purchase on-site, but free refill stations will be available throughout the event.
Tickets & Weather
Online ticket sales end July 25 at 11 PM. After this date, tickets can be purchased in person at the event while quantities last.
In case of extreme weather, a public announcement will be made at 2 PM on the event day. The alternate BBQ date is Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Follow us on Instagram for updates: @elora_mill and @fooddaycanada
Bring your friends. Bring your appetite. See you in Elora.
Get Tickets (early-bird pricing before July 15)
Volunteer with us
Become a Sponsor
A special thanks to our event partner The Elora Mill, along with The Grand River Agricultural Society, The GrandWay, Mercedes-Benz, Dalton Associates, the Township of Centre Wellington, Skyline Group, Macho Movers and numerous other community sponsors.
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See what the hype is all about in the 2025 recap!
