The worst events in Toronto during 2016 were fantastic in comparison to those that made this list in years past. There weren't anygrilled cheese-related meltdownsormassive EDM parties外套检查灾难(和随地小便problems) over the last 12 months, so maybe Toronto's getting the hang of event planning?

Regardless, here, in no particular order, are our picks for the worst events in Toronto during 2016.

Winter Brewfest

Toronto's home to plenty ofcraft beer festivals, butthis oneat the Enercare Centre disappointed local beer drinkers who complained it was too expensive. Vendors also ran out of suds early.Winter Brewfestis returning for 2017 and organizers say it'll be much better in its sophomore year.

Sugar Shack

This event got lots of hype and too many people appeared to show up to what was supposed to be a Quebec-style sugaring off festival at Sugar Beach. The food trucks and vendors were ill-equipped to handle the crowds, leading to long lineups and wait times.

Christmas Markets

It seemed like we reached peak Christmas in Toronto and the city's two biggest markets were a little bit disappointing. Even though both supported worthy charities, the oneDistillery Districtwas crowded, expensive and over-wrought with corporate activations and the new one inNathan Phillips Squarewas rarely busy and didn't resemble a European-style market as advertised.

NXNE

NXNE changed things up for 2016 and created a whole new outdoor venue for the city by moving to the Port Lands. But for its inaugural year there, in the middle of one the hottest summer on record, it didn't have enoughshade or free water stationsfor its patrons. Organizers promise they'll iron out these kinks to make2017even better.

Seinfeld Pop-Up

After promising this event would actually happen (and amassing a huge following on Facebook) the organizers declared the whole thing was a bust. No pop-up for you, Toronto.