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The new Capital Fair announces move to 10 day event in August 2014

Writer: Hayley CombaluzierHayley Combaluzier

The Capital (formerly Gloucester) Fair is excited to announce expanded new dates, a new name and a very special treat for everyone in Ottawa. This year the newly renamed Fair is at the Rideau-Carleton Entertainment Center and will run from August 15th to 24th.  Featuring Ottawa's biggest midway, the Fair is well known for its outdoor Monster Truck shows, D&S Southern Comfort "Smoked to the Bone" Pro BBQ competition and all around great family entertainment.  This year, courtesy of VLN Technologies, admission to the Fair will be FREE!  The Fair expects up to 100,000 visitors. Also featured will be;

  • Ed Fernandez - Hypnotist Show

  • Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show

  • Smoked to the Bone BBQ Competition

  • Western Horse Show

  • Western Horse Barrel Races

  • Heart & Stroke Big Bike Night

  • Birds of Prey Show

  • Zombies have taken over the Fair!

  • Ottawa Freakfest 2014

  • The Capital Fair Pet Show

  • The Canadian Canine Adventure

  • Long & McQuade Musical Petting Zoo

  • Papanack Zoo

  • Armwrestling Championships

  • Princess or Pirate for a day

  • Try a sulky ride!

  • Reptile Rainforest Show

  • Cruise Nights

  • The Gloucester Horticultural Society presents...

  • Lots of free Grandstand Shows!

  • Ottawa Fire Dept Safety Trailer

  • DooDoo Dance Party

  • Monalea Petting Zoo & Pony Rides

There is so much to see and do at the 2014 Capital Fair! The Fair is actively seeking volunteers to help with the summer celebration and invites everyone to check out the website at www.capitalfair.ca. The Fair has been at Rideau-Carleton since 1998. Media contact: Harley Bloom 613-741-3247 (Fair office) | 613-851-3567 (Cell) harley@capitalfair.ca

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