List of festivals in Ottawa

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This is a list of festivals in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada . This list includes festivals of diverse types, such as regional festivals, commerce festivals, fairs, food festivals, arts festivals, religious festivals, folk festivals, and recurring festivals on holidays. The city hosts several large festivals each year, including North America's largest country music festival, Canada's largest and North America's second largest blues festival, and the world's largest hockey tournament.

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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to festivals:

Ottawa Festivals, is a member-based organization based in Ottawa, Ontario Canada, dedicated to supporting and promoting the festival industry in the region. Established in 1996, the organization comprises 53 festivals that showcase a diverse range of cultures, arts, and entertainment to the local community.

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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Ottawa: