Hot air balloons and cultural fare: Long weekend events in Ottawa

Despite summer coming to a close, festival and events in Ottawa continue to fill up the calendar.

It’s a jam-packed weekend of events in the National Capital Region, including Capital Pride, the Capital Fair and a hot air balloon festival.

Ottawa Chinatown Night Market: Friday, Aug. 30 – Sunday, Sept. 1
This three-day event features a wide variety of non-stop multicultural performances, such as dragon and lion dance, live music, martial arts, and instrument performances. Also, cultural foods and a unique selection of street vendors.
Chinatown Gateway, Ottawa, Ontario
More details: https://ottawachinatown.ca/nightmarket

Ottawa Serbian Festival: Saturday, Aug. 31 – Sunday, Sept. 1
A celebration of Serbian culture, music and gastronomy. Whether you’re a lover of Serbian traditions, a fan of lively music or simply seeking a delightful cultural experience, this festival promises to be an event you won’t want to miss.
St. Stefan Serbian Orthodox Church, 1989 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
More details: https://serbianfest.svetistefan.ca/

Trillium Championships Show: Thursday, Aug. 29 – Sunday, Sept. 1
The largest equestrian event in Ontario, organized by the Trillium Hunter Jumper Association.
Wesley Clover Parks, 401 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, Ontario
More details: https://thja.ca

Merhaba Festival: Saturday, Aug. 31 – Sunday, Sept. 1
This festival includes soccer tournaments, running competitions, a community BBQ, music, and different kinds of games for children.
Terry Fox Athletic Facility, 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/823909929691423/

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival: Thursday, Aug. 29 – Monday, Sept. 2
This massive event launches balloons of all shapes, sizes and colours over the Ottawa-Gatineau region, and offers concerts, fireworks, amusement rides and more.
Parc de la Baie in Gatineau, Quebec
Learn more: http://www.montgolfieresgatineau.com

Visit https://ottawatourism.ca/en/event-calendar for a full rundown of events in the National Capital Region.