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The 2017 Ford Fest Survival Guide

It's a massive, annual public festival that draws international attention and boldface names. And no, it's not TIFF.

By Jesse Hawken Sep. 8th, 11:00 am

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A Dispatch from Ford Fest 2015

Only the old-stock Ford Nationals remained at this year's edition of Ford Fest, but that didn't dampen the spirits of our intrepid correspondent.

By Will Sloan Oct. 5th, 9:00 am

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Ford Fest Apparently Doesn’t Contravene Election Rules, Will Be Held in City Park

City issues permit for annual barbecue, because it's just a “special event open to the public," not a campaign event.

By Sarah Sweet • Photo by Christopher DrostJul. 22nd, 1:50 pm

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Ford Fest Comes Back to Etobicoke

On Friday, Mayor Rob Ford's annual summer barbeque returned to its home turf.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Christopher DrostSep. 23rd, 9:30 am

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At Ford Fest 2013, the Mayor Was King For a Day

Ford Fest 2013 was a carnival of retail politics and free hamburgers.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Christopher DrostJul. 8th, 11:30 am

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What to Expect at Ford Fest 2013

The mayor is holding a Scarborough-based version of his annual public barbecue tonight.

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Nancy PaivaJul. 5th, 1:15 pm

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Feasting on Ford Fest

Long lines, rocking cover tunes, and prepping Ford Nation for 2014 marked the Ford family's annual barbecue.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Nancy PaivaSep. 10th, 9:00 am

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Group Wants to Bring LGBT Pride to Rob Ford’s Mom’s Backyard

In an attempt to circumvent the mayor's reluctance to attend Pride events, an LGBT group is planning an outing to his annual barbecue.

By Steve Kupferman Aug. 31st, 4:00 pm

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Partying In Rob Ford’s Mom’s Backyard

A night out at Ford Fest 2011.

By Steve Kupferman Sep. 6th, 9:05 am

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Jim Flaherty, Rob Ford, and One Very Big Belt

By Hamutal Dotan Aug. 3rd, 12:45 pm