Escape to the sun-filled Caribbean islands without leaving Montreal.

For more information on A Taste of the Caribbean (TOTC) Festival, please log on to
http://totcfestival.com

A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL will celebrate its 11th Anniversary on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Place Bonaventure in Montreal.  This festival will feature over 40 artists, fabulous cuisine from over 23 Caribbean countries and a celebration of cultural and creative diversity beginning.

A Taste of the Caribbean Festival will provide a dazzling array of fun activities, entertainment and excitement for the entire family.  Festival goers can shop for delightful and original items from the many Caribbean nations at the Caribbean Marketplace set up at Place Bonaventure in downtown Montreal.  A Taste of the Caribbean Cookbook, music catalogue and magazine are just some of the items available for purchase at the festival.

With its 2010 Theme, CARIBBEAN MARDI GRAS, the Festival promises to be most exciting.
Thousands of Montrealers wait for each year! It’s the annual extravaganza of Caribbean Cuisine, music, Arts and Culture all in one place at Place Bonaventure. Many visiting Caribbean Celebrity Chefs, local Executive Chefs, sampling of fine Caribbean Rums, there will be so much going on that you won’t know where to start! There will be food pavilions with over 100 gastronomical delights from over 20 island nations, boutiques showcasing fine crafts, and an on-going stage presentation all day with the best in local music and dance troupes and a few special extras! Theme: Caribbean Mardi Gras! – Wear a mask, watch the beautiful ladies in their costumes, dress up or just dress Caribbean.

Spend the day in the Caribbean for only $45.00 (General Admission) - VIP: $100.00 – Children $15.00. This is the largest Caribbean Festival of its kind in Canada. Don’t miss it. Info: (514) 342-2247 or (514) 620-6612 or log on to www.atasteofthecaribbean.ca.

The 2010 “ATaste of The Caribbean After Party” with entertainment by MELLO G AND HIS BAND will be a blast at the 11th Anniversary! Taste of the Caribbean ticket holders not only get the opportunity to experience Food, Rum and Rhythm all day at this event, but they get a complimentary After Party sponsored by House of Reggae. Be prepared to dance on the floor and toast at the rum bar! Right there at Place Bonaventure. Are you excited yet?

Buy your tickets on-line today. (Available at the top of this page)

VIP Tickets are $100. and include reserved seating in the private VIP Lounge, complimentary Rum Cocktail Party from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., free drinks, special buffet filled with the Executive Chef’s choice, gift bags with Caribbean goodies, drawing of special door prizes value over $2,000.
VIP Patron tickets, allow you to attend the Pre-Cocktail Caribbean Rum Tasting Reception featuring first class rums from the Caribbean region from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. VIP’s will also be treated to reserve seating in their private Lounge, five more complimentary drinks of your choice, private sampling of the 100 dishes before the general admission at 1:30 P.M., a gift bag filled with Caribbean goodies, a chance to win a $2,000 weekend for two at the Nelligan Hotel in Old Montreal with Limousine service from and to your home, and more. Treat yourself and be a VIP Guest. It's like flying First Class!. Treat yourself and be a VIP Guest at the 11th Anniversary!

We are looking for volunteers.  You can join our various committees or you can help out at our various events.   Volunteering is important as it helps to give back to the community, helps to make potential business contacts, helps to network, and meet people from all walks of life.
If you would like to be part of our TOTC team please call (514) 342-2247. We look forward to working with you.

• Browse through our Art Gallery with works by Caribbean artists
• Shop at the Market Place with arts and crafts, African and Caribbean products.
• Plan your next Caribbean Holiday.
• Participate in our Game Show and win lots of prizes.
• Watch Master Executive Chefs Food Demonstrations.
• Enter to win Caribbean vacation give-aways
• Entertainment and dancing all throughout the day.

A Taste of the Caribbean Food Festival, it would be an experience to remember for food lovers throughout Canada and the United States. Come experience the excitement.

Food is served until 17:00
General admission: $45.00
Children: $15.00
VIP Patron: $100.00

Proceeds of the event are donated to "Triumph" a culinary arts program for disenfranchised black youth.

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT
Admissions, (514) 790-1245
Doreen's House of Beauty, 6875 Victoria Avenue, Montreal (514) 737-6862
Princessa, 1669 Dollard Avenue, LaSalle, Quebec. (514) 595-4894
Caribbean Curry House, 6892 Victoria Avenue, Montreal (514) 733-0828
Mango Bay Restaurant, 1202 Bishop, Montreal (514) 875-7082
Ma's Place, 5889 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal (514) 487-7488
Marché Colonnade, 4850 René Émard, Pierrefonds, Qc. (514) 624-7689
Marché West Island, 9574 Boul. Gouin, Pierrefonds, Qc. (514) 685-9068
Marché Antillais, Grande Allée, 5652 Grande Allée, St-Hubert, Qc (450) 443-8638
Salon Monaco Haute Coiffure, 2158 rue Sauvé Est, Montréal (514) 387-7594
Spicy Island Restaurant, 10413 Boulevard Gouin O Pierre fonds, Qc (514) 685-2111