Capital Fair begins at Rideau Carleton Casino August 18

Rideau Carleton Casino, Future Hard Rock is looking forward to welcoming the annual Capital Fair, which will be held on its grounds for 10 days from August 18 to 27, 2023.

The former Gloucester Fair moved to the Rideau Carleton Raceway grounds in 1998, after outgrowing its initial location. Since then, RCC has happily sponsored the beloved family event, which attracts more than 250,000 guests each year, and features farm displays, Birds of Prey demonstrations, an entertainment stage, the Kids Big Tent, and Eastern Ontario’s largest midway, the World’s Finest Shows.

With construction for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Ottawa well underway, visitors to the Capital Fair will notice the entrance to the site and the Fair parking were moved to nearby Casino Barn Road from Albion Road. Parking costs $5 for Fair attendees. During the event, Rideau Carleton Casino remains open 24/7 and free parking continues to be available to guests and patrons.