#BollywoodMonster Food Festival 2026: Samosas, Dosas & Dhol
Free South Asian food, shopping, and Bollywood energy in the heart of Mississauga
Dates
Jul 24–26
Cost
Free
Where
Mississauga, ON
Family
KidZone
Samosas, dosas, momos, kebabs, and ice cream from dozens of vendors, plus free Bollywood performances, food-eating contests, and a Bollywood fashion show — all folded into the free #BollywoodMonster Mashup weekend at Celebration Square.
🥟 Dosas, momos & kebabs
🎶 Live Bollywood performances
🍽 Food-eating contests
🧒 KidZone
💡 Parking is free all day Saturday and Sunday, and free after 6 PM on Friday, at the Living Arts Centre, Civic Centre, and Central Library lots near the square.
✨ Why This One’s Worth the Trip
The #BollywoodMonster Food Festival runs alongside the larger #BollywoodMonster Mashup, Canada’s biggest free Bollywood music and dance festival, produced by monstrARTity Creative Community — a registered charity that also runs arts programming for schools and seniors. The food festival side is where the eating happens: dozens of vendors serving samosas, dosas, momos, kebabs, and ice cream, plus shopping from local South Asian businesses.
Because it’s layered into the full Mashup weekend, you’re not just getting food — there’s a KidZone with crafts and inflatables, food-eating contests, a Bollywood fashion show, live music and dance performances, and even a SuperDogs show, all built around one central square in downtown Mississauga.
Admission is free with an RSVP, and everyone who RSVPs is entered to win one of five #BollywoodMonster plushies — though you’ll need to be on-site Saturday when winners are announced to claim one.
🗓️ Weekend Schedule
Food, shopping, and vendor stalls are open throughout the festival footprint whenever the square is active. Here’s the confirmed program schedule.
Friday, July 24 · 6 PM–11 PM
Live performances from Mandeep Gandhi, Maple Masala, DDA Canada, Mumbai Troupers, Reign Yash Dance Academy, and Jolly Mukherjee & Priyanka Mitra
Saturday, July 25 · Noon–11 PM
12:00–6:00 PM · KidZone open (crafts, games, inflatables)
12:00–2:00 PM · Spin-the-wheel cash prize contest
1:00–2:00 PM · Food-eating contests
Afternoon · Canada Dhol Tasha, Toronto Jamming Culture, Raqs by Ramla, DDA Canada, Naach for Fun, BRDRLESS Dance
6:00–11:00 PM · VIP area opens; evening performances from Mandeep Gandhi, Moksha the Band, Kalakaar Collective, and Neeraj Shridhar w/ R&B United Band
12:00–2:00 PM · Spin-the-wheel cash prize contest
1:00–2:00 PM · Food-eating contests
Afternoon · Canada Dhol Tasha, Toronto Jamming Culture, Raqs by Ramla, DDA Canada, Naach for Fun, BRDRLESS Dance
6:00–11:00 PM · VIP area opens; evening performances from Mandeep Gandhi, Moksha the Band, Kalakaar Collective, and Neeraj Shridhar w/ R&B United Band
Sunday, July 26 · Noon–7 PM
12:00–6:00 PM · KidZone open
1:00–2:00 PM · Food-eating contests
Bollywood Fashion Show · SuperDogs · #MonsterArts for Seniors Poetry Showcase · Burlington Gujarati Ladies Group performance · a special surprise TBA
1:00–2:00 PM · Food-eating contests
Bollywood Fashion Show · SuperDogs · #MonsterArts for Seniors Poetry Showcase · Burlington Gujarati Ladies Group performance · a special surprise TBA
🍛 What’s Waiting for You
🥟 Food Vendor Marketplace
Dozens of vendors serving South Asian favourites — samosas, dosas, momos, kebabs, chaat, kulfi, and ice cream — alongside local shopping stalls.
🧒 KidZone
Crafts, games, and inflatables running both Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 PM.
🏆 Food-Eating Contests
Both Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 2 PM — a crowd favourite if you want to watch (or compete).
👗 Bollywood Fashion Show
Runs Sunday alongside SuperDogs and a poetry showcase from #MonsterArts for Seniors.
🎶 Live Music & Dance
Bhangra, Garba, Kollywood, Sufi, and Indo-Caribbean performances run throughout the weekend on the main stage.
A few of the food vendors on-site:
Dosa on Wheels
Himalayan Momo
Kesar Kulfi
Chakna Aur Chaat
Choco Churros
Bliss Truffles & Gelato
Plus dozens more food & shopping vendors
📋 Essentials
Tickets
Free with RSVP. An optional $5 Supporter Ticket funds the organization’s community arts programs.
Accessibility
Accessible parking, ramps, washrooms, portalets, priority seating, high-visibility signage, and cable mats over wiring.
Parking
Free after 6 PM Friday, free all day Saturday and Sunday — Living Arts Centre, Civic Centre, and Central Library lots.
Best For
Families · foodies · Bollywood music fans · anyone who wants a weekend’s worth of South Asian culture in one square
🚌 Getting There & Parking
Mississauga Celebration Square sits at 300 City Centre Drive, right in downtown Mississauga next to Square One.
Parking: Free after 6 PM on Friday, July 24, and free all day Saturday and Sunday at the Living Arts Centre, Mississauga Civic Centre, and Central Library lots — all a short walk from the square.
Transit: MiWay, Brampton Zum, and GO Transit all serve the downtown Mississauga core — check each service’s trip planner for the route that works best from where you’re coming from.
📍 Get Directions to Celebration Square
💡 A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Go
📝 RSVP ahead of time. It’s free either way, but RSVPing enters you into the plushie giveaway — just know you’ll need to be on-site Saturday when winners are announced to claim one.
🅿️ Time your parking. Friday parking is only free after 6 PM — arrive earlier and you may want to budget for it, or plan to arrive once free parking kicks in.
🍛 Go hungry, come early. With dozens of food vendors on-site, arriving before the dinner rush gives you first pick before lines build up.
🐾 Catch SuperDogs on Sunday. It’s a fun, family-friendly addition to an already packed closing day alongside the Bollywood Fashion Show.
❓ Common Questions
Details may change — always confirm on the official BollywoodMonster Food Festival website before heading out.
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