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Big Block Creative Club Fun Zone

The Capital Fair is all about bringing joy and creativity to our event, and this year is no different with our new Big Block Creative Club Fun Zone! The Fun Zone includes everything you need to create an unforgettable experience, from thousands of LEGO® bricks and boards for building, to an Inspiration Table showcasing kids’ greatest structures. PLUS… enjoy EVERBLOCKS for building forts, houses and whatever you can imagine! Every day at the Capital Fair!

Extreme Dog

Extreme Dogs tours the nation promoting animal rescue and pet adoption.  These high flying, extreme sports, wickedly talented Canine athletic super star animals capture the hearts of hundreds of thousands from 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 Three Shows Daily!

Magic Bean

With a theme of “from the farm to the kitchen”, at The Magic Bean Show the kids will learn things about farming that maybe never crossed their curious little minds before. You will be surprised at the answers you will get when polling kids with the question “Where does milk come from? Learning is fun! Three Shows Daily!

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. Three Shows Daily!

Cutest Show

The Cutest Show on Earth is a high-energy, free show designed to get family members playing together. Kids dress up and become Star Performers in a live theater experience! Presented multiple times daily, each show features up to 18 kids of all ages chosen from the audience 10 minutes before show time.  While entertaining to every age, The Cutest Show on Earth has a higher purpose to build confidence and creative muscle in the next generation. Join in the enthusiastic rounds of applause for the power of kids’ imaginations! Three Shows Daily!

All About Science

All About Science is your perfect blend of education and entertainment. An all-ages show that incorporates audience participation and a whole lot of surprises. To be performed either on your stage or our mobile stage. Also offering a science trivia game show along with a 'hands on' station for families to discover and interact throughout the day.

Ferme Sugar Hill Farm Petting Zoo and Pony Rides

Make sure to drop by and say hello to all the adorable animals at the Ferme Sugar Hill Farm Petting Zoo and Pony rides! Open all day, every day, with pony rides and lots of cute and amazing animals to look at and feed.

Meet the Keepers

Meet the Keepers! The Keepers are a wildlife rescue organization that focuses on rescuing all types of animals, providing them sanctuary, veterinary care and a safe environment. They also focus on educating the public about the importance of wildlife conservation, responsible pet ownership and rehabilitation programs! Come visit them at the fair and meet some cute and interesting animals and learn some fun facts about wildlife rescue at the same time. Three Shows Daily! Make sure to keep your eyes on the lookout around the fairground for our walking dinosaur and maybe even get your picture taken with one! This dinosaur is very friendly! We UNITE FOR WILDLIFE and aim to change the world one rescue, and presentation at a time. Together, we can all make a difference!

Event Series Doo Doo the Clown

Doo Doo the Clown

Kids Big Tent

Doo Doo 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 known as the Clown from the hit movie, Billy Madison starring Adam Sandler. Doo Doo was also voted, ‘#1 Entertainer in the World’ by his Mom & Dad. UNBELIEVABLE!!

Event Series Pop Shop All Stars

Pop Shop All Stars

The Entertainment Stage

The Capital Fair is happy to again present The Pop Shop All Stars Showcase! A little about The Pop Shop Performing Arts Academy of Ottawa: Giving back to the community is very important to the Pop Shop. With their ''Kids Kindness Calendar', the All-Stars try to do one good deed or performance monthly. Over the years, they have collected toys and food for animals, hosted a canned food drive, baked cupcakes, made dry-good winter snack bags, and of course performed for several groups of our vulnerable neighbours, and community friends. The all-girl All-Star team can be booked by emailing popshopallstars@yahoo.ca with event details. Come and sing and dance and have a blast with the, often imitated but never duplicated, Pop Shop Performing Arts Academy! The Pop Shop is located in the West End of Ottawa. We are a small but mighty operation, selecting just 25 students a year to participate in our part-time or full-time programs.

Event Series Junkyard Jonny Show

Junkyard Jonny Show

The Junkyard Jonny Show is a radical ride of recycling and rhythm! Jonny will show you the basics, such as tempo, beat, dynamics, and the timing of notes as well as syncopated rhythms. Join in the fun with Jonny’s rhythmic lessons and games! Children will gain an understanding of the importance of recycling and the Four R’s - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rock as they learn how to have fun while helping the Earth.

Suzuki Strings

The Entertainment Stage

The Capital Fair is happy to again present the Ottawa Suzuki Strings Music Showcase! Ottawa Suzuki Strings, founded in 2009, is a non-profit music school that offers instruction in violin and guitar to children from ages 3 to 18 years. Our teachers nurture strong parent-teacher-student relationships, celebrating achievements large and small. To complete a full musical education, students participate in both private and group instruction – creating a community of support for all our family members. At the core of the Suzuki Method is the development of the child through the Suzuki Triangle, a collaboration between Child, Parent and Teacher. Parent and Teacher work together to foster the child’s love of music and help them develop at their individual pace.

Event Series Doo Doo the Clown

Doo Doo the Clown

Kids Big Tent

Doo Doo 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 known as the Clown from the hit movie, Billy Madison starring Adam Sandler. Doo Doo was also voted, ‘#1 Entertainer in the World’ by his Mom & Dad. UNBELIEVABLE!!

Event Series Junkyard Jonny Show

Junkyard Jonny Show

The Junkyard Jonny Show is a radical ride of recycling and rhythm! Jonny will show you the basics, such as tempo, beat, dynamics, and the timing of notes as well as syncopated rhythms. Join in the fun with Jonny’s rhythmic lessons and games! Children will gain an understanding of the importance of recycling and the Four R’s - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rock as they learn how to have fun while helping the Earth.

Lemon Cash

The Entertainment Stage

Brothers Cory and Jeff Papineau made money running a lemonade stand as kids; now, as adults, the Ottawa natives are paying homage to their lifelong creative partnership by calling their country music duo Lemon Cash. The fast-rising band have honed their live show into an energetic, fan-pleasing spectacle. Following their impressive set at the Sakamoto Mixer during the 2021 CCMAs, Lemon Cash signed with Sakamoto Agency, playing a record number of shows in 2022, including an ambitious nine shows in 10 days at the Calgary Stampede, as well as a showcase for the CMAO's (Country Music Association of Ontario), CountryFest in Manitoulin, Cochrane Summerfest, Rock N Country By The Lake, and Coulee Fest at Lethbridge College. Lemon Cash has a new single out now called: "Thank You for The Music". A true ode to the power of music and how much it means to these Canadian brothers. It is available on all streaming platforms!

Event Series Doo Doo the Clown

Doo Doo the Clown

Kids Big Tent

Doo Doo 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 known as the Clown from the hit movie, Billy Madison starring Adam Sandler. Doo Doo was also voted, ‘#1 Entertainer in the World’ by his Mom & Dad. UNBELIEVABLE!!

Eastbound of Bytown

The Entertainment Stage

Eastbound of Bytown is Ottawa's hottest Country band. Four down-home country boys doing what they love and bringing you all your favourite boot stompin' hits from the 90's to today along the way. If you've seen us LIVE you know what we bring to the stage and if not, book us for your next event and find out for yourself. Explore our online home for all of the latest news, photos, and show announcements.

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