SuperEX (2013 Dates TBA)
| August 15, 2013 | to | August 25, 2013 |
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
General information: 613.237.7222
General information email: judyb@ottawasuperex.com
Location: 1015 Bank Street (Lansdowne Park ), Ottawa
On the Web: www.ottawasuperex.com
Map:
Northern Scene (Dates TBA)
| April 23, 2013 | to | May 5, 2013 |
Northern Scene in 2013!
Details to come.
Contact Information
General: 613-947-7000
General information: info@prairiescene.ca
Website: www.prairiescene.ca / www.scenedesprairies.ca
Volunteer information: www.prairiescene.ca / www.scenedesprairies.ca
Navan Fair
| August 9, 2012 | to | August 12, 2012 |
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
Map:
Ottawa Greekfest (2012 Dates TBA)
| August 15, 2012 | to | August 26, 2012 |
The festival will run from Aug. 10th – 21st, 2011. Free admission, free parking and free shuttle service. This annual event features live Greek music and traditional Greek dances, excellent Greek cuisine, cooking demonstrations, Greek language lessons, Greek traditional dance lessons, craft and cultural exhibits, souvenirs, raffle, children’s activities, Church tours and ecclesiastical displays.
Event Highlights:
- Live music
- Zorba show nightly
- Cultural dance performances
- Home made Greek cuisine
- Olive oil/cooking seminars
- Greek language lessons
- Church tours
- Face painting/kids’ activities
- Souvenir shop
- Arts and culture court
General information: 613.225.8016, Ext. 234
General information email: erin@hellenicottawa.com
Location: Hellinic Community of Ottawa, 1315 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa
On the Web: www.ottawagreekfest.com
Map:
RBC Royal Bank Ottawa Bluesfest
| July 4, 2012 | to | July 15, 2012 |
This award winning, 12-day, multi-staged music extravaganza is the largest Blues Festival in Canada and ranks as one of the most popular music festivals in North America. Thousands of national and international performers are featured at the NCC festival site at LeBreton Flats Park, adjacent to the Canadian War Museum, in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The site is fully licensed and offers a wide variety of food concessions and an even wider variety of musical genres.
Our charitable activities include our annual Blues in the Schools program and new initiatives such as ongoing music lessons for Ottawa students in conjunction with the Ottawa Folklore Centre and our ‘Be in the Band’ mentorship program (ensemble training for younger musicians ages 12-17).
Festival Information:
General information: 613.247.1188
General information email: info@ottawabluesfest.ca
Location: LeBreton Flats (adjacent to the Canadian War Museum) 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON
On the Web:
Website: www.ottawabluesfest.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Cisco-Ottawa-Bluesfest/9971056370?ref=mf
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ottawabluesfest
Map:
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Unisong
| June 28, 2012 | to | July 2, 2012 |
Unisong is a choral festival showcasing at least one choir from each province of Canada. Choristers range in age from grade school to post retirement and perform in concerts at public venues leading up to Canada Day. On Canada Day, the Unisong massed choir performs at 10 a.m. in Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. In the afternoon and evening of Canada Day, the National Arts Centre Orchestra concerts feature the Unisong massed choir singing a few pieces with orchestral accompaniment. The combined choirs present a cross-section of Canadian choral music from different time periods from all corners of the country. The concerts are free and donations are gladly accepted.
Event Highlights:
- Free choir concerts by choirs from across the country at various public venues from June 28 through July 2
- Free massed Unisong Choir Concert at 10a.m. Canada Day in Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Festival Information:
General information: 613.244.1244 ext. 3367
General information email: groups@mkitravel.com
Ticket information: Please e-mail or phone prior to June 29, 2012
Locations:
National Arts Centre – 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, ON
Canadian Museum of Civilization – 100 Laurier St., Gatineau, QC
Various venues throught the city TBA
On the Web
Website: www.mkitravel.com
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival
| June 21, 2012 | to | July 1, 2012 |
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
- Twitter: twitter.com/ottawajazz @Ottawajazz (English)
Map:
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Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival
| June 21, 2012 | to | June 24, 2012 |
FREE Admission – Donations Gratefully Accepted
For a number of years now, the Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival has been providing families a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the diverse Aboriginal cultures of the National Capital Region. Ongoing, lively and interactive programming will keep your family entertained throughout the day including extensive Family activities (pony rides, petting zoo, bouncy castles, stilt-walkers and more) Aboriginal artisan village (featuring interactive arts workshops, demonstrations and vendors) and our popular Main Stage featuring headliner Shane Yellowbird, Shy Anne Hovorka, Kaiva, Aboriginal Canada We’ve Got Talent! and ongoing cultural showcases throughout the day.
Festival Information:
General information: 613-261-3637
General information email: nadottawa@gmail.com
Locations:
Lebretton Flats Park (behind the War Museum)
Museum of Civilization
(Please consult the Summer Solstice website)
On the Web:
Website: www.aboriginalexperiences.com
Carnival of Cultures
| June 8, 2012 | to | June 10, 2012 |
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Carnival of Cultures is a weekend festival that celebrates folkloric traditions through music, dance, theatre from the four corners of the globe. Come discover South American, European, African, Middle-Eastern, and Asian cultures presented by over 500 local artists who will take the stage at the Marion Dewar Plaza. In addition to non-stop entertainment and activities, the festival also offers tantalizing authentic cuisine, eye-opening demonstrations, and hands-on workshops for people of all ages.
The world is at your fingertips at Carnival of Cultures!
Le Carnaval des cultures est un festival qui fête les traditions folkloriques par le biais de la musique, la danse, et le théâtre provenant des quatre coins du monde. Venez découvrir les cultures de l’Amérique du Sud, de l’Europe, de l’Afrique, du Moyen-Orient et de l’Asie présentées par au delà de 500 artistes d’ici qui s’afficheront sur la scène du Plaza Mirion Dewar (Festival Plaza) . En plus de spectacles et d’activités continus, le festival offre des cuisines authentiques, des démonstrations révélatrices et des ateliers pour les gens de tous les âges.
Le monde est à portée de main au Carnaval des cultures!
Event Highlights:
- Non-stop entertainment
- Folkloric music, dance, theatre
- Children’s corner
- Demonstrations
- Workshops.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.742.6952
General information email: carnivalofcultures@hotmail.com
Location: Marion Dewar Plaza (formerly known as Festival Plaza)
Ottawa City Hall, Laurier Ave. & Elgin St., Ottawa
On the Web:
Website: www.carnivalofcultures.com
Map:
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Westfest
| June 8, 2012 | to | June 10, 2012 |
Westfest is a party like no other! Each year, more than 100,000 people attend Westfest during our outdoor, three-day celebration of Canadian art and culture. As a free multidisciplinary art festival dedicated to showcasing Canadian artists and their work in an accessible and inclusive setting, Westfest fills 14 city blocks with a variety of artistic disciplines such as music, contemporary dance, visual art, media art, performance art, spoken word, poetry and fiction readings, Aboriginal art forms, children’s entertainment, buskers, street performers, and much more.
In addition to the street level celebration, each year the festival hosts an outdoor main stage which features some of the best acts our country has to offer. Past headliners have included Buffy Saint-Marie, Sloan, Joel Plaskett, Jane Siberry, Cowboys Junkies, Kathleen Edwards, and more. Established in 2004, Westfest is a fusion of community and art, and places a special emphasis on diversity, children, and all families. Taking place annually the second weekend of June, Westfest is proud to be Ottawa’s only festival of its size and scope that is free and open to all!
General information: 613.729.3565
General information email: info@westfest.ca
Location: Westboro Village – Richmond Road (between McRae and Berkley Ave.), Ottawa
Westfest Domicile Main Stage – 190 Richmond Road (behind the Real Canadian Superstore parking lot)
On the Web:
Website: www.westfest.ca
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/wesfestinfo
Twitter: www.twitter.com/WESTFESTinfo
Others: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wesfest
