Celebrating Culture + Diversity in Chatham-Kent
Taste of Chatham-Kent is a multi-week celebration of cultural diversity in Chatham-Kent. TOCK is a multi-week celebration of multiple events from June 27 to July 26, 2026.
TOCK brings together ethno‑cultural associations, First Nations, Métis, Inuit or other Indigenous organizations, cultural restaurants, businesses, and community groups to highlight their culture and heritage through events, programming, recreation, food, and storytelling initiatives.
Activities and applicant organizations/businesses must be located within Chatham-Kent or nearby First Nations and must be open and free for the public to attend.
Proudly founded and organized by the Taste of Chatham Kent committee in partnership with the Municipality of Chatham Kent.
Get Involved
Participation is easy. Tell us about your cultural event or activity and we’ll help you get the word out.
If you are planning a dance performance, live music, a special night at your restaurant, hosting an open house, or planning an activity to showcase your cultural heritage, let us know the details through the info@tasteofchathamkent.ca and we will add it to the TOCK line-up and work with you to spread awareness throughout the community.
Do you have an event you would like to showcase with us? Register here.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Why Sponsor Taste of Chatham‑Kent?
– Support multicultural programming and community inclusion
– Increase visibility through a high‑profile, multi‑week festival
– Align your brand with a positive, community‑focused event
– Connect with residents, visitors, and local restaurants
Platinum Sponsor – $10,000+
- Premier logo placement on website & promo materials
- Recognition at major cultural events
- Sponsor spot on social media
- Opportunity for on‑site activation
Gold Sponsor – $5,000+
- Logo and name on website
- Recognition at cultural performance events
- Inclusion in select promotional materials
Silver Sponsor – $1,000+
- Logo on website
- Name listed on website
Bronze Sponsor – $500+ - Name listed on website
In‑Kind Sponsorships
Contributions of goods or services – such as printing, décor, media space, logistics, or performer support—are welcome. Recognition will be matched to the closest sponsorship tier.
How Your Support Is Used
Your contribution directly supports:
– Restaurant programming enhancements
– Cultural performers & programming
– Event production and staging
– Marketing and community outreach
– Accessibility supports
Become a Sponsor
Every sponsorship helps create meaningful multicultural experiences for our community.
Sponsorship Inquiries: info@tasteofchatham-kent.ca
Grants Available
Grants of $250 – $1,000 are available for activities taking place between June 27, 2026, and July 26, 2026, to support the TOCK celebration. The deadline for requesting a grant is May 15th 2026.
Note: For-profit must demonstrate fund matching. Not-for-profit and community groups must demonstrate matching, including in-kind contributions up to 25% of the total budget. Examples of eligible activities include cultural association open houses, cultural live music, tasting giveaways at restaurants, cultural showcases in parks, public story-telling initiatives, or similar activities that are accessible to the public to learn about and share cultural diversity.
Apply for a Grant
To apply for a grant, applicants must ensure that TOCK messaging and TOCK promotions are integrated with your event. Applicants do not need to be a not-for-profit, or incorporated organization to apply, they can be an ethno‑cultural association, First Nation, Métis, Inuit or other Indigenous organization, cultural restaurant, business, or community group.
The Schedule
More events coming soon! Please check back often for updates.
The events run from June 27th to July 26th 2026. Our schedule below, will be populated soon!
Communities
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