ConnecTR 2026 Brings a Major Turkish Community Fair to Vaughan This September
ConnecTR 2026 is bringing Turkish businesses, families, community organizations, and professionals together in Vaughan on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The free, all-ages Turkish community fair runs from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Venu Event Space, with networking, vendors, entertainment, family activities, and cultural programming planned throughout the day.
Note: Event details may change. Check the official ConnecTR website or Eventbrite listing before heading out, especially for registration, capacity, and schedule updates.
ConnecTR 2026 Returns for Its Second Edition
ConnecTR 2026 is designed as both a community gathering and a business networking event. Organized by Katalog Kanada and Kanada Geyikleri, the fair aims to connect Turkish and Turkish-Canadian businesses, associations, entrepreneurs, families, and community members from across Canada.
The organizers describe ConnecTR as an annual platform focused on strengthening business relationships, cultural ties, and community connections between Canada and Türkiye.
For Toronto and GTA locals, Vaughan makes this an easy Sunday outing without having to travel far outside the city.
- Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Time: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: Venu Event Space, 2800 Highway 7, Vaughan
- Admission: Free with registration | Connectr 2026 | Turkish Community Fair Tickets
- Ages: All ages
What to Expect at ConnecTR 2026
The fair combines business networking with a relaxed community atmosphere. Visitors can meet local businesses and organizations while spending the day connecting with members of the Turkish and Turkish-Canadian community.
Organizers have highlighted several key parts of the event:
- Turkish and Turkish-Canadian businesses and vendors
- Community organizations and associations
- Business networking opportunities
- Family and children’s activities
- Live entertainment
- An awards ceremony and raffle
- Food and cultural experiences
A dedicated vendor networking session is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., before the public portion of the fair opens at 10:30 a.m. That early session could be especially useful for GTA business owners hoping to make connections before the venue gets busier.
Entertainment Is Part of the Day
ConnecTR 2026 goes beyond booths and networking. According to the published event schedule, an awards ceremony and raffle are planned for 1 p.m., followed later by a performance from Nizo’s Brass Band at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Families are welcome, too. Organizers specifically list children’s activities and describe the event as family-friendly, which makes it an option for parents looking for a cultural community event in the GTA that everyone can attend.
ConnecTR Continues to Grow
This year’s event follows ConnecTR’s first edition with plans for a larger turnout. The organizers report that more than 2,500 people attended last year’s fair, and they are expecting an even bigger crowd in 2026.
Katalog Kanada has been operating since 2015 as a Turkish business directory and community platform in Canada. Kanada Geyikleri, meanwhile, was founded in 2017 and produces Turkish-language content about life in Canada. Together, the platforms created ConnecTR as a place for business connections and community building.
The official ConnecTR website has more information about the organizers, exhibitors, and community partners.
Tips Before You Go
Register before arriving, even though admission is free. The Eventbrite page notes that capacity is limited, so having your registration ready can help avoid disappointment.
A few other things worth knowing:
- Arrive earlier if networking is your priority.
- Allow extra travel time if you’re coming from downtown Toronto or elsewhere in the GTA.
- Bring your Eventbrite registration on your phone.
- Follow the organizers before the event in case the schedule changes.
- Bring business cards or have your LinkedIn QR code ready if you plan to network.
You can follow Kanada Geyikleri on Instagram for updates.
Why ConnecTR 2026 Is Worth Checking Out
ConnecTR offers something slightly different from Toronto’s usual September festival calendar. Rather than focusing only on food or entertainment, it mixes cultural programming with entrepreneurship, professional networking, family activities, and community connections.
If you are part of Toronto’s Turkish community, interested in Turkish culture, looking to discover Turkish-owned businesses, or hoping to expand your professional network in the GTA, ConnecTR 2026 could be worth adding to your September 13 plans.
And if you’re already making a weekend of it, September 12 and 13 is shaping up to be a particularly busy one around Toronto, with several major cultural and community events happening across the city.
