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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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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Canada Day Arts Festival
| June 22, 2012 | to | July 1, 2012 |
This year’s Ottawa’s Canada Day Arts Festival begins on June 30, 2011 with a special performance by the Nepean Concert Band. The Canada Day Festival has talented performers, unique entertainment and fun for the whole family from June 22 through July 1. We invite everyone to Andrew Haydon Park in the city’s west-end to savor foods for every palette and enjoy the colourful entertainment and activities offered by a variety of stellar performers. There’s something for everyone – midway rides and games, helicopter rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, a car show, face painting, live musical band, entertainment, beer tent, cultural events and a Canada Day fireworks display like no other. Best of all, admission to the festival is free!
Event Highlights:
- Marching band
- Live entertainment
- Children’s games
- Pony rides
- Petting farm animals zoo
- Car show
- Cultural events
- Food concessions
Festival Information:
General information: 613.567.4532
General information email: info@canadadayfestival.com
Locations:
Julianna Park – 870 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Dow’s Lake – 1001 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Ottawa, ON
Tickets:
On the Web:
Website: www.canadadayfestival.com
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
Victoria Day Festival
| May 11, 2012 | to | May 21, 2012 |
Celebrate Victoria Day with us at Queen Juliana Park, at the corner of Carling Avenue and Preston Street. Make a day of it, incorporating Ottawa’s beautiful Tulip Festival, in neighbouring Commissioner’s Park. This is a family event with something for everyone: midway rides; petting zoo; food, drink, and dessert concessions; buskers; children’s activities; and live musical performances. The festival wraps up with a spectacular FIREWORKS display on Monday, May 21.
Best of all, admission to the entire festival is free!
Festival Information:
General information: 613.567.4532
General information email: info@victoriadayfestival.com
Location: Juliana Park, 882 Carling Avenue (Dow’s Lake)
On the Web:
Website: www.victoriadayfestival.com
Map:
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Victoria Day Festival (May 8-24) Needs Weekend Volunteers
We need volunteers to help with our Victoria Day Festival. The Festival is in Queen Juliana Park near Carling and Preston. There will be a midway with rides, a stage with musical entertainment, and other attractions such as a petting zoo and face painting. Weekend afternoon attendance will mainly consist of families and children.
The festival runs from May 8 through May 24. We need volunteers on the weekends only (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Holiday Monday).
Possible duties include giving directions and offering assistance to patrons, promoting the festival at a booth in the Rideau Centre, handing out brochures, helping vendors and musicians with small tasks, and others.
We are also interested in finding a volunteer who knows how to engineer the sound for concerts.
Please let us know if you are interested, and how many hours you might be available.
Contact Chris at info@victoriadayfestival.com or by telephone at 613-567-4532.
