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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 Princess Show

Princess Show

Kids Big Tent

Our Princesses will perform a very interactive, imaginative and fun-filled set of activities which will keep your little princess engaged and enchanted. Afterward, there will be a short time reserved for photos. This promises to be a truly delightful experience that your little princess will never forget!

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 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 Alain Tambay

Alain Tambay

The Entertainment Stage

Alain Tambay is a talented, professional musician, singer and songwriter who has been performing and touring for over thirty years. Alain performs and teaches in the style of blues artists such as Robert Johnson, Elmore James, Johnny Winter, George Thorogood, Keb’ Mo’, & Ray Bonneville. Alain is also proficient in the styles of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Alain was featured at the Kingston Limestone Blues Festival, the Toronto and Ottawa Music Festivals as well as the Mont Tremblant Blues Festival. He has toured Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, opened for Omar and the Howlers (from Texas), Miles Goodwin (from April Wine), the Lee Aaron Band and for Ray Bonneville. Alain performs frequently in Ottawa and the surrounding areas.

Event Series Princess Show

Princess Show

Kids Big Tent

Our Princesses will perform a very interactive, imaginative and fun-filled set of activities which will keep your little princess engaged and enchanted. Afterward, there will be a short time reserved for photos. This promises to be a truly delightful experience that your little princess will never forget!

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!!

Roots Movement

The Entertainment Stage

Come out to the Capital Fair on Sunday August 18th and see Ottawa’s one and only Roots Movement Band on our main stage! Roots Movement Band play Reggae, Blues, Jazz and R&B music. Members include Owen Brown on Bass Guitar, Trevor Brewster on Lead Guitar, David Carty on drums, Philippe Hibbert on keyboard, Horace Hogans is vocals on Percussion, and congas and James Carre is vocals and on rhythm Guitar.

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.

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.

Ras Lee

The Entertainment Stage

Ras Lee is an established reggae singer and entertainer born and raised in Montego Bay Jamaica and currently residing in Ottawa, Canada. He is a Canadian Juno award nominee and is well known for his album and single “Who Killed the Lion” which is a tribute to Bob Marley. Ras Lee currently performs with his band Ras Lee and the Vibes Band in various venues and music festivals throughout Canada and is available for bookings.

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