Empty Bowls 2025

Join us for the perfect night out at an unbeatable price while making a difference in your community!

Empty Bowls is an evening of food, music, and community in support of Stratford House of Blessing Food Bank! Every ticket helps provide food and hope to local individuals and families facing food insecurity. Open seating between 5 and 8pm.

Choose from 800+ hand-painted bowls to take home

Savour entrees, bread and desserts from top local restaurants, caterers and bakeries: 53 North • Anna Mae's • Bijou • Black Angus • Braai House • Brittany Bakes • Campbell's Canteen & Catering • Cobs Bread • Dave’s Diner • Downie St. Bakehouse • Foster’s Inn • Gilly’s Pubhouse • Huron Shores Catering Services • Mercer Kitchen • Olive Your Favourites • The Parlour Inn • Shakespeare Pies • Soup Surreal • Taylor's Delicatessen • Tea Leaves • The Local Community Food Centre • The Wild Hog • To Bean or Not To Bean

Emceed by Eddie Matthews

Live music by Lauren Neilson (5:15), The Bannerman Brothers (6:10), and Twas Now (7:15)

Bid on art, products, and experiences in our live and silent auctions. Silent auction open 5-8pm. Live auction at approx. 6:45pm.

Also check out other Music events in Stratford, Food & Drink events in Stratford.