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Midway

Come ride the ferris wheel and all your favorite rides at the Midway!

Ride bracelets - $45.
Individual ride tickets available at fair booths.
Hours: Monday to Friday 1 pm to 11 pm
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 8 pm

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Doo Doo the Clown

Kids Big Tent

It’s DOO DOO THE INTERNATIONAL CLOWN!!! Every day at The Capital Fair! Doo Doo The International Clown has thrilled children and adults alike for over 30 years. He keeps his shows fun and exciting and has performed at the biggest festivals all over the world - from Toronto to Australia! Doo Doo is well [Read More]

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Birds of Prey

Bird of Prey Pavilion

Join us for live demonstrations that entertain and educate audiences about Birds of Prey and their continuing role in our natural environment.

Three 30-45 minute shows daily. Showtimes TBD

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Magic Bean

Agricultural Pavilion

With a theme of “from the farm to the kitchen” kids will learn thing that never crossed their little minds. You will be surprised when polling kids with kids with the question “Where does milk come from?

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Tractor Pull

A tradition that kids and families looked forward to each year. There is nothing funnier than seeing a kid pulling with all their might to the roar of the crowd.

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Mad Science

Kids Big Tent

Mad Science presents fascinating science shows that will entertain both children and parents alike.See amazing chemical reactions, fantastic forces, and more. Mad Science will  have everyone oohing and ahhing as they watch our over-the-top science demonstrations. Kids can enjoy engaging demos, perform simple experiments, and discover how science helps us understand our world.One show [Read More]

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Cutest Show On Earth

This is a high energy show to get family members playing together. Kids get to dress up and become star performers in a live theater experience!

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Extreme Dog

Extreme Dogs tours the nation promoting animal rescue and pet adoption. These high flying, extreme sport, wickedly talented Canine athletic super star animals capture the hearts of hundreds of thousands coast to coast. Whether for CFL and NFL Halftimes, Corporate and special events, Theme Parks, Performing Arts venues, and of course fairs and festivals nationwide, this is the most sought-after dog show of its kind touring today. The show features world champion trainers and highest level of Canine and star trainers touring

Donnie Leafloor

The Entertainment Stage

Donnie Leafloor, also known as “The Rainman”, comes by his musical talents honestly. Handed his first guitar at the age of 10, he has relentlessly pursued his love of music with unabated vigor. The Rainman’s ability and raw talent have progressed to the point today where he is an accomplished award-winning singer/songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist and one of the most popular acts on the live music scene here in Ottawa. To truly appreciate Donnie’s vocal range and emotional honesty, it is best to experience him live!

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Doo Doo the Clown

Kids Big Tent

It’s DOO DOO THE INTERNATIONAL CLOWN!!! Every day at The Capital Fair! Doo Doo The International Clown has thrilled children and adults alike for over 30 years. He keeps his shows fun and exciting and has performed at the biggest festivals all over the world - from Toronto to Australia! Doo Doo is well [Read More]

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Birds of Prey

Bird of Prey Pavilion

Join us for live demonstrations that entertain and educate audiences about Birds of Prey and their continuing role in our natural environment.

Three 30-45 minute shows daily. Showtimes TBD

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Magic Bean

Agricultural Pavilion

With a theme of “from the farm to the kitchen” kids will learn thing that never crossed their little minds. You will be surprised when polling kids with kids with the question “Where does milk come from?

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Doo Doo the Clown

Kids Big Tent

It’s DOO DOO THE INTERNATIONAL CLOWN!!! Every day at The Capital Fair! Doo Doo The International Clown has thrilled children and adults alike for over 30 years. He keeps his shows fun and exciting and has performed at the biggest festivals all over the world - from Toronto to Australia! Doo Doo is well [Read More]

Rachel Beausoleil

The Entertainment Stage

Rachel Beausoleil (vocals), Rob Del Re (keys), and Mark Charron (drums), play popular tunes you know and love, with a jazzy twist! The Capital Fair are excited to have award-nominated Canadian producer and singer-songwriter Rachel Beausoleil perform on our main stage this year. Rachel Beausoleil is a French-Canadian world jazz chanteuse, and award-nominated producer. She is proud to present Sol da capital, her first full album of original songs, in collaboration with Brazilian guitarist-composer Evandro Gracelli. She gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition. Internationally acclaimed singer, Rachel Beausoleil's vocals have been described as "endearing, enchanting, and entrancing," "vivacious, thoughtful, soaring, and silky..." We invite you to come and fall under the spell of the "Doctor with the golden tongue!"

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Extreme Dog

Extreme Dogs tours the nation promoting animal rescue and pet adoption. These high flying, extreme sport, wickedly talented Canine athletic super star animals capture the hearts of hundreds of thousands coast to coast. Whether for CFL and NFL Halftimes, Corporate and special events, Theme Parks, Performing Arts venues, and of course fairs and festivals nationwide, this is the most sought-after dog show of its kind touring today. The show features world champion trainers and highest level of Canine and star trainers touring

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Birds of Prey

Bird of Prey Pavilion

Join us for live demonstrations that entertain and educate audiences about Birds of Prey and their continuing role in our natural environment.

Three 30-45 minute shows daily. Showtimes TBD

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Magic Bean

With a theme of “from the farm to the kitchen” kids will learn thing that never crossed their little minds. You will be surprised when polling kids with kids with the question “Where does milk come from?

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Tractor Pull

A tradition that kids and families looked forward to each year. There is nothing funnier than seeing a kid pulling with all their might to the roar of the crowd.

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The Cutest Show on Earth

This is a high energy show to get family members playing together. Kids get to dress up and become star performers in a live theater experience!

Rick Rangno and Friends (Jazz)

The Entertainment Stage

Rick Rangno is one of Ottawa's most in-demand trumpet players. Recently retired from the Central Band of the Canadian Forces, Rick is now working full-time as a freelance trumpet player and teacher. Rick has been performing professionally for over 40 years and has played the trumpet across the country from coast to coast. He has toured Canada, the USA and Europe and has performed with Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves, the Funk Brothers, The National Arts Centre Orchestra and many others over his career. He can be heard on numerous recordings and is also known in his role as a composer and arranger. Rick Rangno and Friends offer a wide variety of jazz from across the years. This group includes some of the finest musicians in Ottawa, with each member possessing decades of experience in the music business, both here in Ottawa and across the country.

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Extreme Dog

Extreme Dogs tours the nation promoting animal rescue and pet adoption. These high flying, extreme sport, wickedly talented Canine athletic super star animals capture the hearts of hundreds of thousands coast to coast. Whether for CFL and NFL Halftimes, Corporate and special events, Theme Parks, Performing Arts venues, and of course fairs and festivals nationwide, this is the most sought-after dog show of its kind touring today. The show features world champion trainers and highest level of Canine and star trainers touring

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