This weekend in Toronto is about to get a whole lot tastier.

Kicking off Aug. 9, Kothu Fest will take over Albert Campbell Square in the east end for a “high-energy day filled with Sri Lankan Tamil street food, non-stop music, dance and a vibrant celebration of culture.”

“It’s where food, music and community collide all in honour of one iconic dish: kothu roti,” the team tells Toronto.com.

The festival now in its 10th year. Kothu is more than just a meal — it’s “cultural theatre, comfort food and a celebration of community,” according to the team.

At the festival, over 25 Tamil DJs and artists will perform and food vendors including Saffron Spice Kitchen, Rasa Thi, Fusion By T, Taste of Colombo, Southern Aroma on the Go and more will be serving up eats.

New this year is the Kothu Fest Championship Belt, a contest to crown the fastest kothu roti eater. For those interested in taking part in the competition, you can enter ahead of the festival online.

There will also be a kids zone with arcade games, popcorn and a cotton candy machine at the festival. 

The celebration will take place at 100 Borough Dr., behind Scarborough Town Centre from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Also running on Aug. 9 in the city is the 17th annual Himalayan Mela at Nathan Phillips Square. Organized by the Nepalese Canadian Community Services (NCCS), the free Mela will take place from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. as a “lively and family-friendly outdoor celebration of Nepalese and Himalayan culture.”

“From traditional and modern performances to delicious food, cultural displays, and community stalls, the Mela offers a unique opportunity to experience Nepal’s rich heritage right here in Toronto,” Sudarshan Sapkota, general secretary at NCCS, previously told Toronto.com.

More than 20 food vendors will attend the celebration, offering up Nepali dishes like momo, sel roti, aloo achar and more. International options and ice cream will also be available and over 10,000 visitors are expected, according to Sapkota.

Dance and music groups representing the Newa, Tamang, Gurung, Tharu and Madhesi communities will perform. Local bhajan groups, traditional panche baja bands, and youth dance troupes will also take the stage.

Nathan Phillips Square is located at 100 Queen St. W.