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March 30, 2026

UÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµStrong Festival’s 2026 Free Food Lineup

From gourmet donuts and samosas to fresh mocktails, here's what's on the menu this April 14.
Students lined up for a breakfast buffet
Students enjoy Pancake Breakfast at UÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµStrong Festival 2025

What better way to celebrate the end of classes than indulging in free food, games, activities and more? Bring your friends to the UÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµStrong Festival on Tuesday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and try these delicious treats.

Free Festival Breakfast at the Life Design Hub

Start the day off with a classic pancake breakfast at the Life Design Hub (next to the Bookstore) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Get there early to avoid the line and maximize your toppings!

Hoopla Donuts

Donuts being handed out to students
A spread of donuts on a table

Hoopla Donuts

A local favourite, the donut division of Phil & Sebastian’s coffee empire will be serving up some of the best gourmet donuts in the city.

The handcrafted selection at the UÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµStrong Festival will include their classic Vanilla Sprinkle and Chocolate Sprinkle donuts as well as a gluten-free Cinnamon Sugar Churro donut. Great options for all tastes! 

focuses on "perfected simplicity" with a menu designed to be inclusive of both traditional donut fans and those looking for gluten-free options. "The Vanilla Sprinkle Donut is our signature classic, a timeless, fluffy favourite that appeals to everyone," commented a donut representative.

Nooren Samosa

As a ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ family business, is a local staple and known to some as making the best samosas in ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ. 

This April, they will serve freshly made and homemade samosas filled with flavourful seasoned fillings and wrapped in crispy golden pastry. Their menu features traditional recipes made with high-quality ingredients and bold spices. 

A must-try samosa is the signature classic beef, packed with perfectly seasoned beef and spices for a delicious bite.

Four samosas on a plate with a red sauce

Nooren Samosa

They also will be offering vegetarian samosas with mixed vegetables, and all ingredients they use are carefully selected to meet halal standards. 

Whether you’re a longtime fan or trying them for the first time, they’re not to be missed.

Suds & Sodas

Suds and Sodas drink
Student holds a soda drink at festival

Thirsty after all that food? The cart will be offering two custom mocktails made with local small-batch sodas, premium syrups, and fresh garnishes.

The Watermelon Mojito is a new drink crafted just for the UÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµStrong Festival, made with soda water from the Grizzly Paw Brewing Company, watermelon syrup, fresh lime, and mint. 

Saskatoon Lemonade is a returning crowd favourite, made with Annex Soda’s Saskatoon lemonade soda, garnished with fresh lemon and thyme.

Note: though made without gluten ingredients, the beverages are produced in facilities that also handle barley and oats.

Cake and coffee in Kinesiology

Head over to the Kinesiology atrium for a sweet pick-me-up. The UÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Recovery Community (UCRC) will be serving coffee alongside two flavours of cake: Vanilla Chocolate and Vanilla Strawberry—a sweet way to close out the semester.

UCRC cart offering coffee to students

Don’t miss out!

The food is free, the company is good, and surviving to the end of classes is certainly an achievement worth celebrating. See you April 14 and find out more about the UÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµStrong Festival, including volunteer opportunities where you could win a Nintendo Switch.