Kraft Dinner smoothies and pickle coffee among unique offerings at Toronto's CNE

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto is set to unveil a lineup of adventurous and "wild" food offerings for its upcoming event. Attendees can expect to find unique items such as Kraft Dinner smoothies, nitrogen-infused Oreo treats, and pickle-flavored coffee. These culinary novelties were showcased at a media preview day on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, ahead of the fair's official opening on Friday.

Mark Holland, CEO of the CNE, expressed his enthusiasm for the food selections, stating that they aim to do justice to Toronto's renowned food scene. He particularly recommended the butter chicken taquitos as a personal favorite. The fair's culinary team has curated a diverse range of options, from bite-sized edible spheres filled with blue raspberry dirty soda to a foot-long butter chicken taquito served with creamy aioli. Beach Hill Smokehouse will also offer waffle cones filled with candied yams and mac and cheese.

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Toronto’s food scene is legendary and the CNE tries to do it justice.

This year's CNE also incorporates a galactic theme, with "Space Rocks" treats nodding to Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's participation in the Artemis II mission. Hansen is scheduled to speak about his experiences in space on the opening day. The fair runs through Labour Day, and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is increasing service on routes serving Exhibition Place, including dedicated shuttle buses from Dufferin Station, to accommodate the expected crowds.

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The butter chicken taquitos are his favourite this year.