Festivals for Foodies

One of the best things about going to festivals is sharing a tasty treat or two (...or three, or four) with your friends and family! We've compiled a list of some of the best festivals and events around the capital that are known for their amazing food and drink experiences. Add these festivals to your calendar and enjoy some of the best food our beautifully diverse city has to offer! For the Meat Lovers

• Barrhaven Ribfest & Poutine - May 19 - 22

• Kanata Ribfest & Poutine - May 26 - 28

• Ottawa Ribfest on Sparks St - May 31 - Jun 4

For International Taste Buds

• Asian Night Market - Jun 2 - 4

• Ottawa Italian Week Festival - Jun 8 - 18

• K-Fest (Korean) - June 10

• Ottawa Lebanese Festival - Jul 19 - 23

• The Great India Festival - Aug 10 - 13

• Ottawa Greek Festival - Aug 11 - 20

• Day of the Dead Festival - Oct 27 - 29

• Ottawa Irish Festival - look forward to 2024!

• Latin Sparks - Sept 9

• Capital Ukrainian Festival

For a Slice of Home

• Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival - Jun 21 -25

• Oh Canada Eh?! Dinner Theatre - Multiple Dates

• Poutinefest On Sparks - stay tuned for 2023 dates!

• Maple SugarFest - look forward to 2024!

For a Little Bit of Everything

• Navan Fair - Aug 10 - 13

• The Capital Fair - Aug 18 - 27

• Carp Fair - Sept 21 - 24

• Metcalfe Fair - Sept. 28 - Oct 1

• Richmond Fair - stay tuned for 2023 dates!

For Sips and So Much More

• Orléans Craft Beer Festival - June 8-10

• Orléans Cork and Fork  - Nov 2 - 4