The Central Canada Exhibition, more commonly known as the Ottawa SuperEX, has been in operation for over 122 years. The Ottawa SuperEX offers a variety of entertainment for the entire family complete with strolling acts, community stage performances, vast array of food vendors, agricultural displays, the midway, free concert series and much more!

Event Highlights:

• 4-H Agricultural Shows
• Country Entertainment Stage
• Homecraft Competitions
• 2nd Annual Apple Pie Baking Content
• Community Stage
• Super Stage Concert Series
• Variety of Unique Strolling Acts

Festival Information:

General information: 613.237.7222
General information email: judyb@ottawasuperex.com
Location: 1015 Bank Street (Lansdowne Park ), Ottawa

On the Web: www.ottawasuperex.com

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Event Highlights:

• 4H Regional Championship show
• Livestock and Horse Shows
• Agricultural Awareness
• Antique Machinery Display
• Demolition Derby
• Step Dancing Competition
• Live Entertainment
• Midway
• Family Entertainment
• Demonstrations
• Outdoor Recreation Show

Festival Information:

General information: 613.821.0591

General information email: metfair@bellnet.ca

Location: Metcalfe Fairgrounds – 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0

On the Web:

Website: www.metcalfefair.com

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For 149 years, the Carp Fair has been a mainstay of the farming and fun-seeking Canadian culture. The shows, classes and displays from agriculture to homecraft are mainstays of the fair that generations have come to love. As always, there are always a ton of attractions for fairgoers of all ages.

Event Highlights:

• Largest Heavy Horse Show in Eastern Canada and North New York States
• 17   6 horse hitches in the ring at one time
• Agricultural displays
• Antiques

Festival Information:

General information: 613.839.2172
General information email:  info@carpfair.ca

Location: Carp Fairgrounds – 3790 Carp Road, Carp, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0

On the Web:

Website: www.carpfair.ca

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From September 19^th to 23rd, the nation’s capital will once again become the center of the animation universe.  The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is the largest event of its kind in North America, a major film event attracting attendees from around the world. Film buffs, art lovers and cartoon fans won’t want to miss this year’s great line up of screenings taking place at ByTowne Cinema, National Gallery of Canada, Empire Theatres Rideau Centre and Arts Court Theatre.

Du 19 au 23 septembre, la capitale du pays deviendra le centre de l’univers de l’animation. Le Festival International de l’Animation d’Ottawa est un évènement prestigieux qui attire des spectateurs de partout dans le monde. Mordus de films, amateurs d’art et adeptes de dessins animés ne voudront surtout pas manquer la superbe programmation de cette année. Les projections auront lieu au Cinéma Bytowne, au Musée des beaux-arts, la Cour des Arts et Empire Theatres – Centre Rideau.

Event Highlights:

• Screenings
• Special presentations
• Workshops
• Parties
• Art exhibits
• Trade shows

Festival Information:

General information: 613.232.8769

General information email: info@animationfestival.ca

Location:

Bytowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St., Ottawa ON

National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON

Empire Theatres Rideau Centre, 50 Rideau St., Ottawa, ON

Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Ave., Ottawa, ON

On the Web:

Website: www.animationfestival.ca

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/OttawaAnimationFest

Map:

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Richmond Fair – “A Country Fair Where Town & Country Meet” will celebrate 168 years of continuous operation on September 13-16, 2012.  The Fair is unique in that it is the largest spectator event held annually within the former municipality of Goulbourn attracting up to 40,000 people.  The Fair strives to promote agricultural awareness within the City of Ottawa.  The Saturday morning parade, one of the largest in the Ottawa Valley, annually features up to 100 entries.  The Fair provides those in the community a venue to showcase their arts, crafts, livestock, local produce, etc.  The Fair is a place to meet and visit old and new friends and neighbours.

The Fair is a truly family event to entertain all ages.  Although the Fair mandate is to promote agricultural awareness within the community, the other non-agricultural events such as the demolition derby, aerial shows, rock climbing, reptile shows, BMX bike shows, etc. are all very entertaining.

Event Highlights:

• Kiddyland
• Petting Farm & Pony Rides
• Agriculture Awareness Educational Displays
• Antique Machinery & Displays
• Homecrafts
• Trade Show
• Youth & Family Entertainment (Outdoor Stage)
• Bavarian Garden & Arena Entertainment
• Midway • Heavy, Miniature, Saddle & Harness & Western Horse Shows
• Dairy & Beef Cattle Shows
• 4-H Cattle Shows
• Sheep Show
• Saturday Parade
• Lawn Tractor Pull
• Demolition Derby
• Dining Hall Home Cooked Meals
• Shriner Clowns & Face Painting
• Plus many other entertaining activities

Festival Information:

General information: 613.838.3420 (Dale Greene)

General information email: richmondfair@sympatico.ca

Location: Richmond Fairgrounds: 6121 Perth Street, Richmond, ON

On the Web:

Website: www.richmondfair.ca

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Let Navan Fair be your summer tradition! Launched in 1946, this rural celebration has all the countrified events one would expect from a great country fair. Located only 20 minutes south-east, in the village of Navan.

• Live entertainment all weekend long
• Midway
• Demolition derby
• Horse shows (Heavy Horse, Light Horse & Western)
• Agricultural displays and exhibits
• Livestock competitions
• Antique machinery and tractor display
• Parade

Located only 20 minutes south-east of downtown Ottawa, in the village of Navan.

Festival Information:

General information: 613.835.2766

General information email: navanfair@bellnet.ca

Location: 1279 Colonial Road, Navan

On the Web

Website: www.navanfair.com

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The  Lumière Festival, presented each year by the CCCC , is a month  of  preparations for the magical
Evening of Light Celebration which will be held on August 18.

Through lantern-making  and performance workshops, and community outreach initiatives
Lumière encourages   people to come together and  share their own creations  and view the creations of others in a celebration of light and community.

The Lumière Evening of Light Celebration will enthrall you whether on your own, with friends or with family; a teen or a senior. From the lanterns on display, to the labyrinth, to the performers and music-all illuminated by only lantern and lamplight, Lumière will hold you in its spell. Come re-discover the night and the magic of light!

Le Festival de la lumière organisé par le Centre culturel et communautaire de Crichton encadre les préparatifs qui entourent la soirée Lumières en fête qui, cette année, aura lieu le 18 aout.

En organisant des ateliers sur la création de lanternes et sur les arts de la scène ainsi que des initiatives communautaires, le Festival de la lumière encourage les participants à se réunir et à partager leurs créations pour célébrer la lumière et leur collectivité.

Que vous soyez seul, en compagnie d’amis, en famille, adolescent ou aîné, la soirée Lumières en fête saura vous éblouir. Laissez-vous envoûter par les lanternes, le labyrinthe, les artistes et la musique à la lumière des bougies. Redécouvrez la nuit et la magie de la lumière.

Event Highlights:

• Parade
• Light Show
• Live Theatre
• Live Performances
  

Festival Information:

General information: 613.745.2742

General information email: coordinator@crichtonccc.ca

Ticket information: www.capitaltickets.ca

Volunteer information: http://lumiereottawa.com/get-involved/

Location: New Edinburgh and Stanley

On the Web:

Website: www.lumiereottawa.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-Lumiere-Festival/203583113020642

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Kombite Outaouais (KO) proudly presents Haiti en Fête! Founded in 2007 by Pierre-Richard Fidelia, Edy Joachim and Michel Paisible, K.O. is a nonprofit organization striving to promote the artistic and cultural heritages of the Haitian community and the many other francophone minorities in Ontario. K.O. strives to showcase the beauty and uniqueness of these heritages.

As a Caribbean festival, Haïti en Fête invites all the communities in the Ottawa region, Caribbean and otherwise, to take part in this celebration. This festival not only serves as a showcase for local talent but it is also a stage for various international performers.

KO created Haiti en fete with the following objectives in mind:

1. Afford the various communities in Ottawa the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the Caribbean culture, more specifically the Haitian culture, all in an effort to facilitate the integration process and encourage harmonious coexistence;
2. Encourage young Franco-Ontarians to embrace their ethnic language and cultural heritage.
3. Provide well-known and up-and-coming artists the opportunity to perform before a large audience while simultaneously contributing to the development of the Canadian and Franco-Ontarian cultures.

This initiative is part of KO’s self-imposed mandate to highlight and promote the artistic and cultural heritage of the Haitian community.

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Festival Haïti en Fête

Haïti en fête est une initiative de Kombite Outaouais (KO), un organisme à but non lucratif dont la mission est de mettre en valeur et de promouvoir le patrimoine artistique et culturel de la communauté haïtienne et des minorités raciales francophones de l’Ontario.

K.O. a été créé par Pierre-Richard Fidelia, Edy Joachim et Michel Paisible au début de l’année 2007 afin de mieux faire connaitre la culture haïtienne et celle des minorités raciales francophones de l’Ontario.

Haïti en fête, est un festival de musique antillaise qui s’adresse à toute la communauté antillaise d’Ottawa et aussi à la communauté d’accueil. Il met en vedette des artistes et des formations musicales de la région ainsi que des artistes de l’extérieur.

Les organisateurs poursuivent 4 objectifs principaux:

1. Permettre à la communauté d’accueil et aux autres communautés de mieux connaitre la culture antillaise et la culture haïtienne en particulier afin de faciliter l’intégration et la coexistence harmonieuses;
2. faciliter l’intégration et la coexistence harmonieuses dans la capitale nationale des communautés franco caribéennes,
3. développer  le sentiment d’appartenance de la culture afro caribéenne auprès des jeunes;
4. donner aux artistes la possibilité de se faire connaitre par un public plus large et ainsi contribuer au développement de la culture franco-ontarienne et Canadienne.

Ce projet s’inscrit dans le cadre du mandat que s’est donné Kombite Outaouais de mettre en valeur et de promouvoir le patrimoine artistique et culturel de la communauté haïtienne et des autres franco caribéennes

On the Web:

Web: www.haitienfete.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/haitienfeteottawa

Taking place on July 16th, the South Asian Festival is a full-day event showcasing arts, culture, food and music of the various countries of South Asian. It is a free event with non-stop entertainment and excitement for the whole family.

Come and Discover South Asia in the Heart of Downtown Ottawa!!

The Ontario South Asian Community Association (OSACA) is proud to bring you the 3rd Annual South Asian Festival. Confederation Park will be alive with non-stop cultural performances, authentic cuisine, and traditional artifacts showcasing the rich and diverse mosaic of South Asia.

Festival Highlights:

• FREE ADMISSION

• Non-stop entertainment including classical and bollywood dance performances, bhangra, and vocalists

• Mouth-watering South Asian vegetarian and non-vegetarian culinary delights

• Henna artists, laughter yoga, face painting and activities for children

• Traditional artifacts, jewellery, glass bangles, silks and much more

• An extensive Health and Well-being section offering health education and screenings

Festival Information:

General information telephone: (613) 795-7937

General information email: info@southasianfestival.org

Location: Confederation Park (Laurier Avenue x Elgin Street, in front of city hall)

On the Web:

Website: www.southasianfestival.org

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Festival Information

Flag Raising Ceremony: July 15

Ottawa Police Headquarters
474 Elgin St., Ottawa ON

Festival Information Booth: July 16

Rideau Centre
1st floor, Centre Court
(in between Epochs and Fruits & Passion)

Turkish Language Classes: July 17

An introductory Turkish Language class presenting simple daily conversation

Northern Lights Educational Centre
26 Thorncliff Place, Ottawa, ON

Documentary of Seb-i-Arus (Whirling Dervishes Ceremony): July 18

Ottawa Public Library – Main Branch
120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa ON

Turkish Cooking Demonstration: July 19

Northern Lights Educational Services
26 Thorncliffe Place, Ottawa ON

Turkish Water Marbling (Ebru) Demonstration: July 20

Northern Lights Educational Services
26 Thorncliffe Place, Ottawa ON

Turkish Movie with English Subtitles: July 21

Ottawa Public Library – Main Branch
120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa ON

Opening Ceremonies: July 22

Turkish Parade

Sparks Street Mall
(Starts at Lyon to Elgin)

Festival Opening Gala

Ottawa City Hall
110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa ON

Anatolian Night Concert

Kailash Mital Theatre (Southam Hall)
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive

Festival Weekend: July 23 – 24

Confederation Park
Laurier Avenue & Elgin Street, Ottawa ON

On the Web:

Website:  www.ottawaturkishfestival.com