Festivals
Be in the know of what's happening around the city of Ottawa throughout the year! Stay cultured by attending the various cultural festivals and indulge in great entertainment with family and friends. There is always something happening for everyone to enjoy in our nation's capital.
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The journey starts before you even step on the starting line. It begins with setting goals, logging countless training hours and kilometers in rain, sun and snow. From coast to coast, training runs are mapped with one common destination: Canada's premiere race weekend; The Ottawa Marathon. For every runner the journey is different and The Ottawa Race Weekend is a journey worth making.
The festival is currently scheduled to feature 10 days of programming, from Thursday, July 4 to Monday, July 8 and continuing Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday, July 14.
Ottawa Event Date:
May 3 - 12, 2013
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is an annual, culturally diverse festival held at Mooney's Bay Park every June. Over 5,000 paddlers compete to win on the water while immersing themselves in a wide variety of cultural performances, workshops, and raising $350,000 for local charity.
The 3i Summit 2010 draws on the life work, dreams and inspiration of dozens of Ottawa's most dynamic innovators.
The annual fair of the North Lanark Agricultural Society is one of the oldest fairs in the Ottawa Valley.
The first Agricultural Society existed in Bathurst District in the early 1830′s. An Agricultural Society was formed in McNab township in 1854, which was the first in Renfrew County.
Ottawa Event Date:
July 19, 20, & 21, 2013
Roxborough Agricultural Society Presents: Avonmore Fair
Founded in 1857, the Beachburg Fair is one of Canada's oldest fairs. Our theme for this year focuses on Sheep with a slogan of See EWE at the Fair! Make sure to mark the dates for this year's fair in your calendars.
190 Glen Park Drive Blackburn Hamlet
The Canada Dance Festival will take you to places you’ve never been before. And you’ll like it. Held annually each June in partnership with Canada’s National Arts Centre in Ottawa, we showcase dance artists from across the country. We balance expanding artistic boundaries with popular dance programming and experiences – for dance artists and dance enthusiasts alike.
1170, chemin Aylmer, Gatineau, Quebec, J9H 7L3
The Canadian Ski Hall of Fame honours individuals who have made distinguished, sustained and substantial national contributions to the growth and development of snow skiing and/or snowboarding in Canada.
Ottawa Event Date:
February 9 & 10 2013
Fall in love with winter for the first time or all over again while participating in the 44th annual Canadian Ski Marathon. The world's longest ski tour has something for everyone.
Allow yourself to enjoy the sweetness of music, mas, and masquerade. Make new friends, meet old ones...Enjoy the culture of the Caribbean, Caribe-Expo.
110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, Ontario,
Ottawa Event Date:
June 8-10, 2012
Ottawa Event Date:
September 26th - 29th, 2013
Downtown Rideau CHILL FACTOR — Ottawa’s Fashion, Arts & Theatre District presents a “cool” collection of high fashion, cuisine and culture that takes the edge off winter and puts it centre stage.
Ottawa Event Date:
December 6, 2012 to January 7, 2013
Every year, the National Capital Commission (NCC) invites you to experience the magical fall colours of Gatineau Park, located only 15 minutes from Parliament Hill.
The Festival franco-ontarien (FFO), held in June every year, is an unmissable event for francophones and francophiles in Ontario and especially the National Capital Region. Since 1975, it has attracted thousands of festival-goers.
Ottawa Event Date:
MAY 24 to 27, 2012
The arrival of the annual Gloucester Fair in late May is a sure sign that summer
is just around the corner!
The Annual Ottawa Greek Festival is all about fun, food & festivities! We have something there for everyone. LIVE A DAY THE GREEK WAY !!! OPA!!
Over 1,000 people flocked to the Shenkman Arts Centre on Saturday to get some tips on how to live a healthier, fitter and more well-rounded life during the Orléans Wellness Expo. Dr. Nathalie Beauchamnp and Deborah MacDonald are the two women behind the Wellness Expo.
Ottawa Event Date:
July 14, 2014
The world's largest beach volleyball tournament with as many as 1,000 teams and
10,000 players participating in 5, 000 games is a spectacle in and of itself.
The Corso Italia (Preston Street) is the place to be for great Italian music, food, pageantry, art and opera at the piazza (a traditional festival square). Be a part of this cultural celebration while enjoying great food and entertainment in an affable atmosphere.
Ottawa Event Date:
July 19 - 21, 2013
The Latin American Committee is a non-profit organization, organizes its anticipated annual PARADE in order to give a great opportunity to communities in Ottawa and Gatineau to learn, celebrate and taste the Latin American hospitality and heritage.
Lebanorama participants can enjoy continuous showcase of Lebanese folk and contemporary music, song and dance in an intimate artistic setting.
The attractive white buildings and all those bright orange roofs have become a local landmark for area residents as well as travelers on Hwy 15. In the twenty – eight years at this location the fair has grown and expanded to act as a bench mark for other fairs in Ontario.
The 129th ANNUAL MABERLY FAIR was a HUGE SUCCESS! Next year's Fair, the 130th, is Saturday, August 25th at the Maberly Fair grounds. Be there!!!
The 2013 Maple Sugar Festival will take place between March 17 to 24, 2013.
Kenyon Agricultural Society/Maxville Fair wish to thank the major sponsors and supporters of the 123rd edition of the Maxville Fair!
Having officially earned the honour of “Canada’s Most Beautiful Village” in 1998, we are proud to have our Fair as a major yearly event in Merrickville. Our fair grounds are situated at the western end of the Merrickville Locks on the historic Rideau Canal.
Rural tradition meets modern family entertainment at the annual Metcalfe Fair. 2012 marks the 156th anniversary of this fall tradition, held in the Village of Metcalfe, in southern rural Ottawa. Take a short drive out Bank Street and see everything the Metcalfe Fair has to offer, September 27th to 30th, 2012 – there’s something for everyone at the last Ottawa Valley Fair of the season! Make it Your Fair!!
A great deal of fun was had by all at the 159th edition of the Middleville Fair enjoying the sun and celebrating Garlic. Now it's time to let your creativity go wild as the 2011 theme brings out the imaginative side of us all.
The National Capital Region Wildlife Festival, which is a local celebration of National Wildlife Week, has events taking place in April. National Wildlife Week takes place each year in the week surrounding April 10th, the birthday of Jack Miner, a pioneer of Canada's conservation movement.
The Demolition Derby has always been a crowd favorite here at the Navan Fair. What’s not to like? The sound of engines at full throttle as they take aim at their next victim, the hissing of steam as radiators get punctured, the sight of a car crushed like a pop can still running even if it only on two wheels. It’s fabulous entertainment for the entire family!
170 Colonnade Road, Ottawa, Ontario,
A corporate table at Oktoberfest Ottawa includes the following: Authentic German food including schnitzel, German sausages, and strudel amongst other culinary delights
One World Film Festival is an annual event showcasing outstanding and inspirational films and videos about our world.
The OCFF is all about folk music - embracing the traditional, the contemporary and many styles in between. This website contains information for all folk music aficionados: artists, presenters of shows, and the general public who go to them, buy music and attend festivals all year round.
Ottawa Event Date:
13-14 July 2013
Nestled amongst the trees on the banks of the Ottawa River with play areas for children and adults alike it is the perfect setting. Find art, paintings, sculpture, and photographs for your home. Beautiful jewelry, pottery and trinkets for loved one
The vision of the Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair is a City of Ottawa whose citizens and institutions are empowered to, and make, the informed environmental, economic and social decisions necessary for a vibrant, safe and healthy community.
2 Daly Avenue, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario,
Ottawa Event Date:
June 20-30, 2013
A Fringe Festival is a forum that unites artists and audiences in a fun, exploratory environment. The guiding principles of the Fringe include unrestricted artistic expression, accessibility and community development.
Every September, the Ottawa International Animation Festival presents the world’s most cutting-edge, quirky and important animation — and transforms Ottawa into the centre of the animation universe.
The imagination is our most valuable renewable resource. So, twice a year we convene an international celebration of ideas to recharge our imaginations. From politics to poetry, science to music, history to thrillers, we celebrate the full diversity of the word and the gifted writers who guide us in our exploration of the world. Our year-round special events keep the ideas coming between Festivals.
21st ANNUAL OTTAWA LEBANESE FESTIVAL
A Celebration of Art, Culture, History, & Cuisine
WEDNESDAY JULY 20TH - SUNDAY JULY 24th
The Lumière Festival, presented each year by the CCCC , is a month of festivities leading towards the magical Evening of Light Celebration held every year within the month of August!
Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario,
Celebrate the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community! * Rainbow Party * Pride Day Parade * Picnic and community fair.
The festival promotes cultural arts and diversity in Canada's National Capital Region and features local and International Reggae, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Soca, World beat, R&B and Hip Hop performers.
Ottawa's end of the summer family bash returns to Lansdowne Park in the heart of Ottawa for 11 days of thrills and non-stop entertainment
The festival will display Turkish Arts, Folk Dance, Whirling Dervishes Performance, Authentic Turkish Music, Kid's Activities, Turkish Coffee, Food and Deserts where visitors will get an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and savoir Turkish hospitality, culture, heritage and cuisine.
We are known as the,"The greatest fair in the Ottawa Valley since 1853." It is an exciting five days with ample amount of activities such as: Livestock Shows, Beef & Dairy Shows, Heavy & Light Horse Shows, 4-H & Interclubs, Swine & Lambs, Many More Livestock events, Exhibits, Art, Domestic Science, Women's Institute Displays, Floriculture, Fruit, Vegetables, Junior Classes, Needlework and so much more..
A Country Fair - Where Town and Country Meet
The Richmond Fairgrounds are located at the corner of Huntley Road and Perth Street in Richmond. The civic address is 6121 Perth Street. The town of Richmond is easily accessible from highways #416, exit 57 (Brophy Drive) and #417 via Eagleson Road South.
Come and celebrate the 180th Anniversary of the Rideau Canal from August 3rd to 6th! From boatingand outdoor leisure enthusiasts to heritage buffs and art lovers, the four-day celebration offers fun,interactive entertainment for the whole family.
Ottawa Event Date:
September 5 to 8, 2013
August 15th - 18th, 2013
This Years entertainment features Jason Blaine, Gail Gavan, Freddy Vette and the Flames, Landmark and Marty Stuart and "His Fabulous Superlatives"
Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival provides families a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the diverse Aboriginal cultures of the National
Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario,
Ottawa Event Date:
Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2013
Ottawa Event Date:
To Be Announced
Each year for over two decades, thousands of people have flocked to the Glebe for the annual Great Glebe Garage Sale. I'm sure you've heard about this legendary local garage sale. It's the one where people walk away with used traffic lights or rare and valuable works of art. These finds are rare however. Most people end up with sore feet and a backpack full of ceramic pots and old books that their significant other purchased over on Holmwood.
