Soupfest

Soupfest 2026 – Taste, Celebrate, Support Youth!

Soupfest brings the community together to empower Hamilton youth through a fun, local, and delicious experience in the heart of the city. This one-day event draws nearly 4,000 attendees annually and showcases soups from top local restaurants competing for Best Soup, Most Creative Soup, Heart Smart, and Best Display. We will have live music, a cooking demo and a Toonie Auction.

Tickets include 4 – 4oz bowls of soup from restaurants of your choice:
✅ Advance: $20
✅ At the door: $25
✅ Seniors (60+): $20

Try them all with a Soupfest Passport!
Sample 2.5oz of every soup available for just $45.

About Living Rock Youth Resource Centre
Soupfest is the major annual fundraiser for Living Rock, a non-profit supporting vulnerable Hamilton youth since 1985. Funds raised go directly to programs, services, and resources that help youth develop a personal vision for their lives, offering safety, belonging and a bridge to the community.

Programs & Supports Include:
🍴 Free daily meals & groceries
🎶 Social & recreational activities
🏠 Housing supports
🤰 Specialized pre-natal & parenting programs
💼 Life-skills workshops & employment training

For 40 years, Living Rock Ministries – Youth Resource Centre has been dedicated to engaging, encouraging, and equipping Hamilton youth. Join us to celebrate our community, support local restaurants, and empower the next generation!