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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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

The 30^th Annual HOPE Volleyball SummerFest event combines the World’s Largest One Day recreational volleyball event with live rock entertainment. Each year, more than 25,000 players and spectators flock to Mooney’s Bay Beach in Ottawa for the greatest summer party in the region. These participants have helped HOPE donate over $3.5 million in support of more than 110 local charities.

Festival Information:

General information: 613.237.1433

General information email: info@hopehelps.com

Location: Mooney’s Bay Beach, Ottawa, ON

On the Web:

Website: www.hopehelps.com

Facebook: www.hopevolleyballottawa.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/hopevballottawa.com

During July and August each summer, A Company of Fools Theatre brings their signature Torchlight Shakespeare Series to Ottawa area parks.  Torchlight Shakespeare is innovative, entertaining and accessible. The Fools bring  Shakespeare ‘s plays to life by  combining the physical theatre techniques of clown, mask and puppetry with a strong understanding of the classical text to tell the  Bard’s tales  to Ottawa audiences.  You can expect to see classical full-length plays (with a Fools twist!) Delightful entertainment for everyone, there is no better way to spend a summer evening.

Note: The plays are represented in English only.

What People are Saying about Torchlight Series:

“Strawberries, canal bike rides, Canada Day on the Hill, and Company of Fools are our family’s summer traditions. Thanks so much! A great  performance.”

“Torchlight Shakespeare is always the highlight of my summer!

“My daughter, 7 years old, was enthralled the whole time. So much energy, so much pleasure. Thank you”

Event Highlights:

• Nightly performances of a Shakespeare classic
• Open air performances
• Family friendly
• Pass-the-hat admission

Festival Information:

General information: 613.863.7529

General information email:  info@fools.ca

Location: Parks and green spaces across the region. Check www.fools.ca for the current location on any given day.

Tickets: Torchlight Shakespeare shows are always for “pass the hat” donation in an effort to make great theatre available to everyone regardless of economic background.

Volunteer:  volunteers@fools.ca

On the Web:

Website:  www.fools.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/2393525868

This one day event started as a small soccer tournament for new immigrants, organized by the Catholic Immigration Centre, to celebrate multiculturalism through sport and help make Ottawa a more welcoming community. Over the years has developed into a full blown community festival with over 2000 visitors. It is a “friend-raiser” event and is like no other event in Ottawa in its ability to contribute to the integration efforts of newcomers as it promotes: healthy living; cultural sharing; network building; civic engagement; and fun!

This year’s Community Cup has something for everyone- for sports fans, for music and arts lovers and for foodies. Soccer is a big part of the Community Cup and 24 co-ed teams will play a tournament with the winning team receiving the Community Cup Trophy.  The main stage will feature musical performances and dance troupes from around the world that now make Ottawa their home. Other highlights include an international food bazaar, a citizenship ceremony, children’s activities, demonstration sports and screening FIFA games in the FIFA tent.

Event Highlights:

• Opening Ceremonies with Aboriginal Blessing
• Soccer Tournament (Recreational – Community Cup style)
• Community Tent (25 Community Organizations under one roof)
• Live Entertainment (Dancers, Singers, Slam Poetry artists, etc)
• Live DJ blasting out some of the latest international music
• Seniors Sharing Circle
• Demonstration sports (All Abilities Welcome –Tai Chi, Cricket, wheelchair basketball, etc)
• Kids Zone (puppets, art, clowns, games, soccer skills training, face painting, etc)
• Re-affirmation ceremony
• Musical Language Village
• International Food Bazaar
• Trophy Presentations

Festival Information:

General information: 613-232-9634 ext 421

General information email: communitycup@cic.ca

Location: Brewer Park, 100 Brewer Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 5R2, Canada

On the Web:

Website: www.communitycup.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheCommunityCup

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/communitycup

Mobile App (iphone, Android, Windows Mobile, or Blackberry)  http://m.communitycup.ca or by scanning the QR code.

This is a free event to attend. To participate in the Tournaments, register at www.communitycup.ca

Nestled in the heart of beautiful downtown Ottawa, the TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival attracts scores of music fans to Confederation Park, as well as other convenient venues, to enjoy some of the most celebrated jazz artists. For more than 30 years the Festival has presented some of the most dynamic jazz superstars, such as Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Roy Haynes, Toots Thielemans, Wynton Marsalis, Smokey Robinson, Diana Krall and many, many more.

Installé au cœur de la belle ville d’Ottawa, le Festival international de jazz d’Ottawa TD attire des foules d’amateurs de jazz au parc de la Confédération et aux autres sites aménagés à proximité. Depuis plus de trente le festival présent des artistes de jazz de renommé internationale comme Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Roy Haynes, Toots Thielemans, Wynton Marsalis, Smokey Robinson, Diana Krall et bien d’autres encore.

Festival Information:

General information: 613.241.2633

General information email: contact@ottawajazzfestival.com

Location:  Confederation Park  (Elgin St. at Laurier Ave.), Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Jazz Festival office – 294 Albert St., Suite 602, Ottawa, ON  K1P 6E6

Parc de la Confédération (Elgin et Laurier), Ottawa, ON
Bureaux du Festival de jazz d’Ottawa – 294 rue Albert, suite 602, Ottawa, ON K1P 6E6

Event Highlights:

Besides the big annual summer event, the Festival has continuous programming throughout the year with a fall/winter Concert Series. Visit ottawajazzfestival.com for details.

Le festival y compris non seulement les grand événement d’été, mais une programmation a l’année longue, avec une serie de concert Automne / Hiver. Visite ottawajazzfestival.com pour plus de renseignements

On the Web:

• Website: www.ottawajazzfestival.com

• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-Jazz-Festival/

• Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottawajazz

• YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/OttawaJazzFestival

• Twitter: twitter.com/ottawajazz @Ottawajazz (English)

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The local chapter organizes numerous activities including celebrating the Italian culture and Ferrari. This FREE event occurs during the Italian week festivities and appeals to the motoring enthusiast who enjoys pleasure drives, rally’s and social bbq’s. The festival attracts Ferrari’s from Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and New York State.

During its fundraising efforts funds go directly to the Villa Marconi Long Term Health Care Centre to provide peace of mind and care to the seniors of Ottawa.

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America.  It is a three-day event filled with free family entertainment taking place June 22-24, 2012 at Mooney’s Bay Park.  Admission is FREE and features non-stop racing, a concert series, the Tim Hortons Children’s Area, cultural performances, local delicacies and fun shopping!  It is a great family destination and easy getaway for visitors from Ontario, Quebec and the United States. In partnership with the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation, paddlers raise funds through the Pledge Challenge for local charities.

To join the Pledge Challenge, visit www.dragonboatfoundation.net.  For event schedules, visit www.dragonboat.net.  Like us www.facebook.com/ottawadragonboat and follow us www.twitter.com/ottdragonboat.

Event Highlights:

• Non-stop racing
• Concert series
• Beer garden
• Tim Hortons Children’s Area
• Cultural performances
• Local concessionaires
• Vendors
• Demonstrations

Festival Information:

General information: 613.238.7711
General information email:  info@dragonboat.net
Volunteer information email: www.dragonboat.net/volunteers
Location: Mooney’s Bay Park

On the Web:

Website:  www.dragonboat.net/

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=501153579961

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ottdragoboat

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottdragonboatfoundation/

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