What the fork is going on in Hamilton this week? πŸ΄πŸ˜‹ (June 26th)


June 26, 2025 | Read Online​

Evening Forkers!

Aren't you glad the weather has finally cooled off a bit? We sure are! That 35+ degree temperature was getting to us! That being said, we thought we would do a little round-up for places to cool off, the next time we're trying to collectively beat the heat.

With the first day of Summer recently passed, we also have news of several summer menu launches and lots of Canada Day celebrations happening this weekend.

😍 β€œHoly Fork, That's Good!”
3 Spots to Cool the Fork Down


🍨 Fruit & Yo: One of the newer spots in the Barton Village BIA, Fruit & Yo creates customized frozen yogurt offerings, where you can choose your flavour mix and your toppings - like Mangolada and Raspberry Peach with nuts, coconut, or cheesecake bites on top. They also just launched matcha drinks and smoothies! 363 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON

🍦 Willards Ice Cream: The ever-popular Willards Ice Cream creates small-batch ice cream from scratch that Hamiltonians rave about. They use simple ingredients but they get creative with it, with flavours like Toasted Marshmallow, Strawberry Basil, Vanilla Pear, Mango Sriracha, and many more. Visit them at one of their two locations: 942 Main St E, Hamilton, ON and 10 Mulberry St, Hamilton, ON

🍨 realfruity: It started as a bicycle travelling around the city, slinging tasty frozen yogurt, and will soon be opening a brick and mortar location in Westdale at 998 King St West, Hamilton! They are currently crowdfunding to launch their brick and mortar spot in Westdale.

Know a great place we should add here? Reply back and let us know!

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Ancaster Drone Show + Canada Day Celebration πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦


Join us in Ancaster Village on Sunday, June 29th at 8pm for an evening of live music, food trucks, and a spectacular drone light show starting at 9:30pm!

πŸ“Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre - 357 Wilson Street East

It’s free, family-friendly, and the perfect way to kick off your Canada Day celebrations.

Don’t miss this one-night-only event!

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Hamilton Food News πŸ—žοΈ


​Eem Khao Thai and Chinese streetfood spot has officially opened on James Street North.

​Hammerheads has expanded to their new location with dine-in seating.

The Burnt Tongue launched their summer menu with hot and cold options!

Mystic Ramen launched new menu items including cold noodles and poke bowls.

Radius launched a new summer menu with foccaccia sandwiches, fresh salads, and thirst-quenching mocktails.

Coach and Lantern launched their summer menu with dishes like Cajun Shrimp Roll, and Peach and Prosciutto Flatbread.

​Joshy's Good Eats is now open in their brick and mortar location.

Shameless self promotion: Heather just launched a new paid collaborative series on her instagram channel - Lunch with a Local! This is open to small businesses, freelancers, etc. to help access influencer marketing. Click through to learn more.

Don’t Miss These Forking Events πŸ—“οΈ


​Cheese and Beer pairing night with Merit Brewing and Upper Canada Cheese.

​Patio Heat at Hendry's including a hot sauce eating competition with Dawson's Hot Sauce.

​Ancaster Canada Day Celebration and Drone Show on Sunday, June 29th starting at 8pm.

​Bayfront Canada Day celebration on Tuesday, July 1st.

​Caledonia Canada Day celebration during the day on Tuesday, July 1st.

​Paint Your Pet night July 8 at Aquanova Brewing Company.

Rapscallion Restaurant is hosting an afternoon tea July 5th and another seafood boil on July 16th.​

​Pickle Lovers event at Ancaster Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th.

​Festival of Friends just launched their performers list for the event taking place August 1-3.

​It's Your Festival runs from June 28-July 1 in Gage Park.

Last Week's Forking Poll Results πŸ—³οΈ


Not too many art crawl go-ers in our last newsletter! There's always next month :)

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