Experience Ottawa as a VIP
Enter to win during Ottawa's largest festival giveaway series
Ottawa is home to hundreds of annual festivals throughout the year. To help you discover and experience as many as possible in 2026 we are hosting a year-long giveaway series! Tickets, passes, merch, exclusive experiences and more are being given away by fan favourite and hidden gem festivals, fairs and special events from across Canada's National Capital Region.
Enter to win up to 30 unique festival prize packs to experience Ottawa festivals as a VIP in 2026.
No purchase necessary, celebrations only! Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
Giveaways will release in several batches throughout the year.
Sign up to get notified when the next set of giveaways open so you don't miss out
This round of giveaways closes: June 24, 2026 at 4:00PM ET
Asinabka
Giveaway opens July 8!
Capital Pride
Giveaway opens July 8!
Details coming soon!
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Details revealed soon!
Details revealed soon!
Canadian Improv Games
Winner contacted!
Ottawa Fringe Festival
Winner contacted!
a Company of Fools
Winner contacted!
Ottawa Greek Fest
Giveaway opens July 8!
Details coming soon!
Wellington West BIA
Details coming soon!
Day of the Dead Festival
Details revealed soon!
Details revealed soon!
Canadian Tulip Festival
Winner contacted!
Ottawa Jazz
Festival
Winner contacted!
Ottawa Circus Festival
Winner contacted!
Latin Sparks Festival
Giveaway opens July 8!
Ottawa Craft Cider Celebration
Giveaway opens July 8!
Details coming soon!
Kanata Craft Beer Festival
Details coming soon!
Saunders Farm
Details revealed soon!
Kiwanis National Capital Region Music Festival
Winner contacted!
Ottawa Grassroots Festival
Winner contacted!
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
Winner contacted!
Orléans Craft Beer Festival
Winners contacted!
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This giveaway series is hosted by Ottawa Festival Network in celebration of its 30th anniversary year. That's 30 years of supporting festivals, special events and fairs across the National Capital Region.
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In 2026, OFN represents over 140 different member organizations, each of which produce fantastic events for all to enjoy. All the prizes in the 30 giveaways are graciously provided by OFN's member organizations.
This giveaway series aims to inspire you and others to discover new events in the city and thereby expand the vibrant festival community across the region.
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There is no cost to participate in any of the giveaways.
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Good luck to all and thank you for participating!
How the giveaway series works:
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Giveaways will open throughout the year. 4 - 5 prize giveaways will open at a time. Giveaway entry periods will follow this schedule:
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Group 1: March 11, 2026 at 11:00AM ET - April 8, 2026 at 4:00PM ET​
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Group 2: April 15, 2026 at 11:00AM ET - May 13, 2026 at 4:00PM ET
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Group 3: May 27, 2026 at 11:00AM ET - June 24, 2026 at 4:00PM ET
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Group 4: July 8, 2026 at 11:00AM ET - August 5, 2026 at 4:00PM ET
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Group 5: August 12, 2026 at 11:00AM ET - September 9, 2026 at 4:00PM ET
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Group 6: October 7, 2026 at 11:00AM ET - October 28, 2026 at 4:00PM ET
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Individuals can enter any open giveaways. There is no limit to the number of giveaways you can enter! You can put your name in the hat for all 30 or pick and choose which prizes you're most interested in. All giveaways will be found on Ottawa Festival's website: ottawafestivals.ca/30. There is no other way to enter or participate in the giveaways.
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Giveaways will close after 4 weeks. Each group of giveaways will be open for 4 weeks at a time, no late entries will be allowed.
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Winners will be randomly drawn & announced. Within one week of each giveaway closing Ottawa Festivals will be in touch with each winner via their submitted email address. Winners have 48 hours to claim their prize, otherwise they forfeit their claim to the prize and Ottawa Festivals may randomly draw a new winner.
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Experience the festival. Redeem your prize following the instructions provided and enjoy the experience!
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Some ground rules:
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There is no cost to participate in any of the giveaways.
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Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to win.
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Winners will be randomly selected and contacted by Ottawa Festival Network (info@ottawafestivals.ca).
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An individual can only utilize one email address for each giveaway. If a winner is found to have entered with multiple email address their entry will be marked as invalid.
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When you enter a giveaway, you provide Ottawa Festival Network and the festival organization affiliated with that specific giveaway permission to contact you with information about the giveaway and general marketing messages. You will always have the option to unsubscribe at anytime.
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Giveaway schedule is subject to change, any changes will be posted at ottawafestivals.ca/30.
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Questions related to the giveaway series can be directed to Ottawa Festival Network at info@ottawafestivals.ca.
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Questions related to any festival featured in the giveaway series (programming, ticketing etc.) can be directed to the affiliated festival or event organization. Contact information is linked in their giveaway and can be found on Ottawa Festival Network website.
