Summertime in Ottawa means lots of urban and rural fairs! Enjoy carnival games, cotton candy, farm animals, lumberjack competitions and much more. Fairs are perfect for a fun day in the sun with family and friends. Check out the various urban and rural fairs taking place in the Ottawa area this summer.
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1860s Fall Fair Weekend & Quilt Show
Participate in the excitement of a wonderfully re-created 1860s Fall Fair, using 1860s fair categories and rules as a guideline. Public entries are…
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Capital Fair
Featuring a demolition derby, a petting zoo, stunt dogs, and much more!
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Carp Fair
Come celebrate agriculture in Ottawa’s countryside, with shows, exhibits, entertainment and good old-fashioned fun!
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Metcalfe Fair
Enjoy this major agricultural fall fair that began 11 years before Canada's Confederation.
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Navan Fair
Launched in 1946, this rural celebration has all the countrified events one would expect from a great country fair: animals, tractor display…
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Russell Agricultural Fair
Agricultural heritage on display, accompanied by fantastic entertainment.