It’s another action-packed weekend across the National Capital Region, including some festivals and music.
Here is the rundown:
Metcalfe Fair: Thursday Oct. 3 – Sunday Oct. 6
Held every year since 1856, the Metcalfe Fair is considered one of the premier agricultural exhibitions in Ontario. Includes midway, a demolition derby, agricultural displays, a Hot Rod show, tractor and truck pulls, and more!
Metcalfe Fairgrounds, 2821 Eighth Line Rd., Metcalfe.
https://www.metcalfefair.com/
Panda Game: Sunday Oct. 3
The battle of Ottawa’s universities is back! Book your seats to watch the University of Ottawa’s Gee-Gees vs the Carleton Ravens in this iconic football game.
TD Place at Lansdowne, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa.
https://teams.geegees.ca/tradition/pandagame
HOPE RockFest: Friday Oct. 4
A night filled with electrifying up-and-coming artists, an amazing headliner, delicious food and good vibes!
Overflow Brewing, 2477 Kaladar Ave., Ottawa.
https://hopehelps.com/rock-fest
Ottawa Fire Truck Pull: Saturday Oct. 5
Teams of 10 demonstrate that they have the fortitude to pull a 10+ tonne fire truck 100 feet.
Lansdowne, Ottawa.
https://www.ottawafiretruckpull.com/
Mac My Cheese Fest: Friday Oct. 4 – Sunday Oct. 6
The cheeeeeeeesiest festival in Canada! Three days of the best in delicious comfort food in the heart of Ottawa.
Orléans Client Service Centre, 255 Centrum Blvd., Ottawa.
Learn more here.
Nick Carter: Who I Am Tour: Sunday Oct. 6
Nick Carter became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of the iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. His 22-year entertainment career has spanned far beyond the stages of sold-out arenas, with an array of projects in television and film, and as a philanthropist and author.
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa.
https://www.algonquinsa.com/event/nick-carter-who-i-am-tour/
Visit City of Ottawa for a full rundown of events in the National Capital Region.