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Canadian Tulip Festival
2026-05-08 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) and 3 more dates
Welcome to Ottawa’s Largest Attended & Longest Running FREE Public Festival
We are thrilled to welcome you to our nation’s capital for a 74-year tradition that celebrates beauty, renewal, and history. As you walk through Commissioners Park at Dow’s Lake, you aren’t just looking at over a million blooms—you are walking through a living tribute to a historic bond of international friendship.
Whether you are here to explore the self-guided Tulip Trail, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, or simply take in the stunning displays, we invite you to be part of this enduring legacy. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the return of spring to Ottawa!

Best Fest Ottawa
2026-05-08 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-09 12:00 - 23:00 | Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5J3, Canada
Kick off the Summer at Ottawa’s Premium Food & Drink Event hosted by The Best Eats 613 on May 8th – 9th, 2026 at the Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne.
Food: Experience a range of cuisines, with the best vendors in Seafood, Indian, Fried Chicken, Italian, & More!
Drinks: Taste delicious pints from our local breweries , sample flavourful wines, & enjoy hand-crafted cocktails!
Your ticket includes event entry and access to all vendors. Food and beverages are not included and can be purchased directly from vendors on-site.

Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
2026-05-09 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 20:00 and 3 more dates | Saunder’s Farm, 7893 Bleeks Road, Munster Hamlet, Ontario, K0A 3P0, Canada
Spring in Full Bloom
A Spring Festival Near Ottawa You Don’t Want to Miss

Tulipfest at Saunders Farm is one of the most vibrant spring events near Ottawa, featuring nearly half a million blooming tulips, immersive photo opportunities, and farm-fresh food and drinks. Taking place each May, this limited-time festival transforms the farm’s circular apple orchard into a breathtaking sea of colour.
Tulipfest is a seasonal outdoor spring festival in Ottawa where visitors can experience:

Expansive tulip fields in our apple orchard in peak bloom
Scenic walking paths through colourful floral displays
Instagram-worthy photo ops and tulip installations
Local dutch-themed food, Saunders Cider, and sweet treats
A curated Farmshop with tulip-themed gifts

It’s the perfect destination for spring outings, date ideas and family visits, only 30 minutes from Ottawa!

Barrhaven Ribfest & World of Poutine
2026-05-15 11:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-17 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-18 11:00 - 18:00 | Clarke Fields Park, 4061 Strandherd Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K2J 0E2, Canada
Are you ready for 4 days of Lip Smacking, Finger Licking, Mouth Watering Ribfest and Poutine together again to celebrate BBQ Month this May 15-18 at Clarke Fields, 93 Houlahan Street in beautiful Barrhaven. We have our Best Ribfest lineup yet, delicious Foodies, more live music, Poutine everywhere, and NEW this year a Craft Beer Show on Sunday May 17. Tell your Friends, and let’s get smokin’!

Ottawa Polish Fest
2026-05-16 12:00 - 22:00 | Byward Market, 55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9C3, Canada
Join us for an afternoon of family fun filled with Polish food, folk dancing, fun and so much more! Located in the heart of the ByWard Market, this festival is fun for everyone. With out of town guest performers and vendors and a great dance party for all ages to end the night off, it’s sure to be a blast for the whole family!

An Evening of Warrange™
2026-05-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Ottawa Hellenic Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 1N2, Canada
AN EVENING OF WARRANGE™ – JOIN US FOR A SPLASH OF ORANGE FUN!
Orange you glad you’re invited!
Join us on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Hellenic Event Centre from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for An Evening of Warrange™, presented by Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. — a vibrant celebration of Warren Creates and the remarkable impact he’s made over more than 30 years.
Expect an evening that brings together the very best of the community: hosted by renowned emcee Lawrence Greenspon, with Mr. Yasir Naqvi, M.P. as honourary chair, and filled with incredible flavours from some of Ottawa’s top chefs. You’ll enjoy live entertainment, moving tribute moments, and the excitement of both silent and live auctions — all in support of the Can-Go Afar Foundation and the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation.
Tickets are now available: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/2122
More Info: warrange.ca
