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.

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!

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.

Originating from the Ottawa Valley, Ashley Monaghan (Bass), Kyler Villeneuve (Drums), Ryan Haché (Vocals), and Mason Hartwick (Guitar), form CASTBACK. This dynamic blues cover band, formed in 2024, brings a searing blues revival to the Capital Fair. Combining classic songs with modern energy, CASTBACK takes influence from artists such as Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, and the Canadian power blues band McKenna Mendelson Mainline. CASTBACK is honoured to perform on behalf of the Ottawa Blues Society. We hope to see you at the Capital Fair August 17th!