# The Best Things To Do in Ottawa This Weekend - **Subtitle**: Poutine, maple, brunch and bacon: Ottawa’s food-obsessed weekend, sorted - **Category**: Food & Drinks - **Display Name**: Food & Drink events - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.4M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/80d65c85e2edc1e1836fe06f36d3ca1bbea3f802a4031051c1973706a34580b5-rimg-w200-h200-dcf0f0f0-gmir?v=1760471404 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3f069070-9d98-11f0-bc6d-6d304cb8a3bb-rimg-w200-h200-dc312a2d-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d2d62896e60e18d85c6b7d5895eb070ea04012a4c29bd61bc176748b4a9a39af-rimg-w100-h100-dcd3d6db-gmir?v=1758115805 ## About Ottawa is deep in its comfort-food era right now. This weekend in Ottawa is all about carbs, syrup, and communal tables — the kind of stuff you say you’ll “just pop into for an hour” and somehow roll home from four hours later. With more than 13,000 people already committed to food and drink events alone, you’re not imagining it: every group chat is basically arguing about where to eat next. If you want big-night-out energy (but in daylight, with gravy), start with Orléans Poutinefest & Street Food Frenzy. It’s peak Ottawa behaviour: standing outside debating curd-to-fries ratio like it’s a policy file. Expect lineups, wild toppings, and that friend who insists on trying every truck "for research." This is the one you lock in first if you’re bringing a crew or trying to impress someone who thinks Ottawa is boring. On the opposite end of the chaos scale, the Manotick Fire Station Pancake Breakfast and the 55th Annual Maplefest are your classic small-town-feels-within-the-city moves. Pancakes, maple, and kids completely losing it over syrup — very wholesome, very early, very worth it if you like your weekends with more flannel than sequins. Maplefest has that multi-generational vibe: grandparents, toddlers, and teenagers pretending they’re not having fun. For things to do this weekend in Ottawa that lean more ritual than rage, there are a couple of anchors: Seder Dinner for those observing and looking for a proper, communal meal, and an Easter Brunch Buffet for the people who believe in bottomless coffee and not cooking for anyone. And then there’s CHUCK NORRIS AND BACON — absolutely not subtle, very "tell your group chat and see who bites" energy. Spots like Ocho Rios Caribbean Eatery and the mysteriously labelled "TBA" venues round things out, reminding you that half the fun right now is actually discovering the smaller kitchens and pop-ups shaping the city’s food scene. Here’s how to play it: - Lock in Orléans Poutinefest & Street Food Frenzy for your main daytime hang - Hit Manotick Fire Station Pancake Breakfast if you’re an early riser or with family - Do the 55th Annual Maplefest for cozy, small-town energy and maximum syrup - Book Seder Dinner or Easter Brunch Buffet if you want your weekend pre-planned and seated - Say yes to CHUCK NORRIS AND BACON and any "Ottawa - Your restaurant" / TBA listings if you live for the weirder, hyper-local side of the city’s food scene ## Food & Drinks Events in Ottawa - **Event Name**: Indian Food Festival of Ottawa 2026 - **Description**: Vendors, Sponsors, and Performers, pre-registrations now open at indianfoodfestival.ca 🌟🍴 Navatara's Indian Food Festival of Ottawa 2026! 🍴🌟 Get ready, Ottawa — the BIGGEST celebration of Indian cuisine is returning to its home ground, and it’s going to - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 71 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIrMeVRRq4U5tXryny57yWKUpYSpqUmzoslMTrMdUchSOA-4TpN=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJfEV_jhHDXdcxqN16y2QJosbNPJL5fb67nIDuXbUfflNwH5ISu=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/531a4010-1404-11f1-89f1-09c30f73298b-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/indian-food-festival-of-ottawa-2026/200029783828859 - **Venue**: Clarke Fields Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lNWY4ZDZjNGU2MTdhYzg5ODc4MjQ3ZWQzZTFjNTljZDVmZWYzODY2MmE1YzhhZWYwODA2MTJkZjE0Y2QxYThiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2VkNGQyYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTU2Njk0NA.avif - **Categories**: food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, festivals, performances, entertainment - **Event Name**: ONTARIO BUTTERTART FESTIVAL & COMPETITION - **Description**: PRODUCT OF CANADA! Join us for the Canadian Buttertart Festival & Competition at the 2025 Orleans Ribfest as we celebrate Canadian Deliciousness May 2nd & 3rd @ 255 Centrum Blvd, Orleans, ON. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12194 - Avatar: https://cdn6.allevents.in/banners/fe5bdad0-2fcb-11e9-9b0f-d1e8e0c8887b-rimg-w200-h200-dc6c7884-gmir.jpg - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/031f382132ca3313eae7e130b944951d?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/104332b14c76f82ed3255e693291caf4?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/ontario-buttertart-festival-and-competition/200027977118715 - **Venue**: 255 Centrum Blvd Orleans On - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy81ZDkzYzAxMDMyY2RjODVhNjQ2ZWQxMTljMzUyZWQwZjU5YjdmZjg2Y2U1MjBjNmM4NTMxYTZhMmU1ZDUzNDQzLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNiMGM3YjEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU5OTExMzA.avif - **Categories**: contests, festivals - **Event Name**: Ottawa Fiesta Extravaganza 2026 - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE, OTTAWA! Ottawa Fiesta Extravaganza 2026 is back and bigger than ever! 📅 June 13-14, 2026 📍 EY Centre – Ottawa, Ontario ✅ 2025 was a HUGE success for the first-ever Ottawa Fiesta Extravaganza… and you can expect 2026 to be even bigger, more - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 339 - Avatar: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jh1trVZCdbI/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/ABtNlbAKuwa5btP5msFSOjzI8yCHMqCpEg/mo/photo.jpg?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e6303a50-33ba-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w200-h200-dc464a48-gmir - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKbsSmFs5kYLrwe8etZlGsUqUFhApVaIYOvYQ8kaaEeWYqi1LHf=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/ottawa-fiesta-extravaganza-2026/200028692412137 - **Venue**: 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 2N6, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy83YzI0YTI5ODZlODNmZDhmNjQ4OTA3MGU5Yjk1OGEzYjc2MGExMjY0NjE4OTU0N2ZkZGNmN2FmOGMzZjJjYTgyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0NC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTU2MTQ4MA.avif - **Categories**: shopping, calendar - **Event Name**: Ottawa PoutineFest (10th Anniversary) - **Description**: Welcome to Ottawa PoutineFest celebrating our 10th Anniversary. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2458 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b76ad918b56bdb22c215936fcc72a9fd5e71706545041ed9ca98491820967f30-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1602187201 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/eae52fb3d19428645d6545b131e5bef22f969e73fee2a561920fb72f26945397-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir?v=1735940406 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/cc486e82075c90e0f73e41900bf72ad4?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/ottawa-poutinefest-10th-anniversary/200028147708410 - **Venue**: RA Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zYzQyZGM1NTc5NDM0MjIwMTJhNTdmMDZlZWI2YWVlZWYzOWIxMzJmMmMxNGJhYzkzN2E3NTk2MDk0ZTYzZmE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MDAtZGM1ZjE2MDctZ21pcj92PTE3NzYwOTE5MDk.avif - **Event Name**: TASTE OF OTTAWA 2026 - **Description**: TASTE OF OTTAWA 2026 📅 August 29–30, 2026 📍 EY Centre, Ottawa 🎉 FREE ADMISSION Now Accepting Vendor Applications! Be part of the first-ever Taste of Ottawa, a two-day food and culture festival celebrating global flavours, local talent, and community spi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3958 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJJXHvWBEOVAPcsyMxpMVyL2uk-cyD3FjW7Ihhj9zpDqo4Q3g=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f6910d80-0777-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w200-h200-dc8e908d-gmir - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLtCgZZwbeJOSsVWBnWRc6ZfMZo2O-52ZSHuRgcRTUtRvbP18Ez=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/taste-of-ottawa-2026/200029110714451 - **Venue**: EY Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zOGJmZDE0NTQwNmYwZTI4YjJkNGJmNTg5ZDJjZTFiZGM5ZTJiNTI4NWI3Y2M4NWYzOGY3YjExMjUyMzhlOGU3LXJpbWctdzg1My1oMTI4MC1kY2RhMDgwOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc3MDI1Ng.avif - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: Mac My Cheese Fest - **Description**: Welcome to the Cheeeeeeeesiest Festival in Canada! May 22-24, 2026. We are Mac My Cheese Fest, and if you love cheese, then you gotta eat here! Join us for 3 days of the best in delicious comfort food in the Heart of Ottawa. #cheeseplease #macmycheesefest - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5316 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f1f10d1db91085fae120d243209080fe8194796f4ff48c5fd0374f2e9291513d-rimg-w202-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1602085361 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/banners/96a6d360-f3f6-11e8-9aa1-3dda9c965bad-rimg-w200-h200-dc1f2227-gmir.jpg - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AOh14GieUdIstS3GzhDzQEExPTyW_-mZY-mfERd8lcTuY98?sz=200 - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 24 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/mac-my-cheese-fest/200027363390246 - **Venue**: 255 Centrum Blvd, Orleans, ON K1E, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zYjQwMWVlNGNhZGJjYWI1ZTVhMjZmMGU4MmRlNmE3ZWI0YjY4NjgzMzIxYTdkYTg4M2ZhNjE4ZWI5ZjhkMGI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwMTYtZGM0NjFiMTMtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU3Nzk3NjQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: Capital Ribfest & Great Canadian Backyard "Smoke Off" Competition Music City Ottawa LIVE - **Description**: WE ARE BACK! Join us for the Biggest and Best Capital Ribfest yet, celebrating 10 years of BIG STICKY Awesomeness and the NEW Great Canadian Backyard "Smoke Off" Competion and more. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 317 - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 11:30 am – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/capital-ribfest-and-great-canadian-backyard-smoke-off-competition-music-city-ottawa-live/200029483383345 - **Venue**: 2451 Riverside Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zMTYwOTQyMjA1NDM5NjJlZDM0NTY3MWQyY2QyNDhmY2ExNzQ5YWIxM2E1MzA4Njk3ZGQzM2RkNmUyZjY3N2NkLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGM1ZTMwMTgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU1MDU1MjU.avif - **Categories**: contests - **Event Name**: Orléans Poutinefest & Street Food Frenzy - **Description**: Get your Poutine On! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4232 - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/orléans-poutinefest-and-street-food-frenzy/200028204250940 - **Venue**: Orléans Ribfest & Poutine - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84M2I1ZTZiYWU2ZmZhMWE1ODZiNDczNWQ2M2ExYzdjMzc5M2RhMmQxYTE3NGNkMWYzOTIwZGI4NTU1MmU5Y2I2LXJpbWctdzUyNi1oNzg5LWRjMTYwNzA2LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MDkxOTA0.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: Ottawa Ribfest - **Description**: Get your appetite ready! 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(2pm) - **Description**: Prepare to be amazed as Beyond Magic takes center stage in a spectacular performance that will leave you in awe. You will witness an unforgettable show that transports you into a world where the impossible feels real. This captivating experience is des - **Venue**: OttawaU Theatre (Academic Hall) - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb697bc41c64388.jpg - **Event Name**: Mehfil -e- SadaBahar - **Description**: Experience the enchanting melodies of qawwali at Mehfil -e- SadaBahar, a mesmerizing evening steeped in culture and harmony. Our event "Mehfil -e- SadaBahar" is set to transport you to a world of soulful music and mysticism, featuring the renowned Kala - **Venue**: Layla Banquet Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c8cb156b7db.jpg - **Event Name**: Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Canadian Tire Centre in dynamic Ottawa, ON, this event will beco - **Venue**: Canadian Tire Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/910ed250-34a2-11f1-8ff9-73a7d0c41a96-rimg-w1200-h675-dceff3f5-gmir.jpg?v=1775800825 - **Event Name**: Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend - Sunday - **Description**: Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend welcomes participants in 6 races: • Ottawa Kids Marathon May 23, 2026 / 1:00 pm • Ottawa 2K May 23, 2026 / 3:00 pm • Ottawa 5K May 23, 2026 / 4:00 pm • Ottawa 10K featuring the Canadian 10 Championships presented by Otto's - **Venue**: Ottawa City Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9bd5655de957010160244f159dea78c2188b7f56b7f9c8ecdc01bc9252d624ac-rimg-w820-h360-dc14355d-gmir?v=1776118938 - **Event Name**: Ottawa Bluesfest: The Lumineers Bbno$ Leif Vollebekk & Hazlett - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Ottawa Bluesfest: The Lumineers Bbno$ Leif Vollebekk & Hazlett, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Lebreton Flats nestled in bustling Ottawa - **Venue**: Lebreton Flats - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/fab45520-141f-11f1-8a16-af8b5f5e8739-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010000-gmir.jpg?v=1772226301 - **Event Name**: Nate Bargatze at Canadian Tire Centre - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Nate Bargatze at Canadian Tire Centre, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON sets - **Venue**: Canadian Tire Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7278b0c0-32ce-11f1-8d5f-efb55bc4316e-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf2f2f2-gmir.jpg?v=1775599769 - **Event Name**: Indian Food Festival of Ottawa 2026 - **Description**: Vendors, Sponsors, and Performers, pre-registrations now open at indianfoodfestival.ca 🌟🍴 Navatara's Indian Food Festival of Ottawa 2026! 🍴🌟 Get ready, Ottawa — the BIGGEST celebration of Indian cuisine is returning to its home ground, and it’s going to - **Venue**: Clarke Fields Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e5f8d6c4e617ac89878247ed3e1c59cd5fef38662a5c8aef080612df14cd1a8b-rimg-w1200-h628-dced4d2b-gmir?v=1775566944 - **Event Name**: NHL Eastern Conference First Round: Ottawa Senators vs. TBD - Home Game 2 Series Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary) - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at NHL Eastern Conference First Round: Ottawa Senators vs. TBD - Home Game 2 Series Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary), where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Canadian Tire Centre i - **Venue**: Canadian Tire Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1d1868f0-3490-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1200-h675-dc03031f-gmir.jpg?v=1775792899 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in April in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/food-drinks--april) - [Food & Drinks Events in May in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/food-drinks--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** Indian Food Festival of Ottawa 2026 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 04:00 pm at Clarke Fields Park), ONTARIO BUTTERTART FESTIVAL & COMPETITION (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at 255 Centrum Blvd Orleans On), Ottawa Fiesta Extravaganza 2026 (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 11:00 am at 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 2N6, Canada), Ottawa PoutineFest (10th Anniversary) (Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 am at RA Centre), TASTE OF OTTAWA 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:00 am at EY Centre). - **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** OTTAWA GENERAL VENDORS FESTIVAL (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Major's Hill Park). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Ottawa this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** OTTAWA GENERAL VENDORS FESTIVAL (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Major's Hill Park). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Ottawa in April 2026? - **A:** Orléans Poutinefest & Street Food Frenzy (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 11:00 am at Orléans Ribfest & Poutine), OTTAWA GENERAL VENDORS FESTIVAL (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Major's Hill Park). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Ottawa on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Ottawa include Clarke Fields Park, 255 Centrum Blvd Orleans On, 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 2N6, Canada. - **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Ottawa range from CAD 12 to CAD 97. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Ottawa include Indian Food Festival of Ottawa, Orléans PoutineFest & Street Food Frenzy, Ottawa Fiesta Extravaganza. - **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available? - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Ottawa. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Gatineau](https://allevents.in/gatineau/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Aylmer](https://allevents.in/aylmer-qc/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Nepean](https://allevents.in/nepean/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Kanata](https://allevents.in/kanata/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Chelsea](https://allevents.in/chelsea-qc/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Masson](https://allevents.in/masson/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Val-des-Monts](https://allevents.in/val-des-monts/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Wakefield](https://allevents.in/wakefield-ca/food-drinks)