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
One World Film Festival
| October 11, 2012 | to | October 14, 2012 |
(Le français suivra l’anglais)
The One World Film Festival brings together filmmakers, activists, students, and members of the public concerned about human rights and environmental sustainability. Now in its 22nd year, the OWFF features 5 programs of documentary film screenings, panel discussions, Q&As with visiting filmmakers, a workshop, kiosks and presentations from NGOs.
Event Highlights:
- Film screenings
- Panel discussions
- Filmmaker Q&As
- Workshops
- Information kiosks
- Cinema café
- Presentations from NGOs
Festival Information:
General information: 613.238.4659
General information email: oneworldfilmfestival@oneworldarts.ca
Volunteer information: www.oneworldarts.ca
Location: Library of Archives
On the Web:
Website: www.oneworldarts.ca
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/5573310226/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/OneWorldFilm
Fut le Moment d’Eventements
- Projections de films
- Discussions
- Séances de questions avec les cinéastes
- Ateliers
- Kiosques
- Cinéma café
- presentations par des ONGs
L’Information de Festivale:
L’information générale: 613.238.4659
Couriel de l’information générale: oneworldfilmfestival@oneworldarts.ca
Sur le Web:
Website: www.oneworldarts.ca
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/5573310226/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/OneWorldFilm
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference
| October 11, 2012 | to | October 14, 2012 |
Now in its 25th year, the OCFF conference is the key event for Ontario’s folk, roots, and traditional music community. Spanning four days and three nights, it’s a long weekend programmed to the hilt with provocative speakers, educational seminars, engaging roundtable discussions, informal meetings, performer showcases, and the best jam sessions outside of the festival circuit, all combining to make the OCFF conference an essential and inspiring experience for over 850 attendees (including artistic directors, presenters, and provincial, national, and international industry organizations).
Event Highlights:
- Conference
- Panel discussions
- Gala dinner
- Showcases
- Silent auction
- Exhibit hall
- Annual General Meeting
- Mentoring sessions
- Workshops
- Networking
Festival Information:
General information: 613.560.5997 / 1.866.292.6233
General information email: info@ocff.ca
Location: Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON
On the Web: www.ocff.ca
Map:
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155th Metcalfe Fair
| September 27, 2012 | to | September 30, 2012 |
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
Map:
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149th Carp Fair
| September 20, 2012 | to | September 23, 2012 |
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
Map:
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Ottawa International Animation Festival
| September 19, 2012 | to | September 23, 2012 |
From September 19th 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
| September 13, 2012 | to | September 16, 2012 |
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
Map:
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Capital Pride 2011 (2012 Dates TBA)
| August 19, 2012 | to | August 28, 2012 |
The 25th annual Capital Pride Festival celebrates the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) community. Capital Pride partners with many community groups that represent the GLBT community of the National Capital Region to host 10 days of diverse events including: sporting events, a human rights vigil, events for youth and Rainbow Party 11. The festival concludes with the highly-anticipated Pride Parade and outdoor Pride Stage on Sunday, August 28. Happy Pride!
Pride Parade
The 2011 Pride Parade will start in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The Parade begins at 12:30, Sunday August 28th at Old Wellington and Wellington across from National Library and Archives of Canada, heads east down Wellington where it goes past the Supreme Court of Canada and Parliament Hill to Elgin Street where it turns at the National War Memorial, follows Elgin to Laurier West and finishes at the Festival Plaza Festival Site.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.252.7174
General information email: info@capitalpride.ca
Location: Various locations throughout the National Capital Region (see the website for details)
On the Web:
Website: www.capitalpride.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:
