Raise a stein and celebrate fall at Ottoberfest, Ottawa’s Oktoberfest-inspired festival featuring local breweries, German-inspired cuisine and lively entertainment in a welcoming beer hall atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy traditional games, sing-along music, festive competitions and a variety of food and drink experiences that bring Bavarian-inspired traditions to life. Whether gathering with friends or discovering the festival for the first time, Ottoberfest offers a fun-filled day of culture, community and seasonal celebration in the heart of the city
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Third Junktion Thrift Market
THRIFT MARKET AT THE SENATE
Spend your Saturday hunting for hidden gems, vintage finds, and one-of-a-kind pieces from 15+ local vendors!
Come shop, hang out, grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), enjoy some food, and catch the vibes with tunes from our live DJ.
📍 Senate Tavern parking lot (640 Bank St)
12PM–7PM (FREE Admission)
DJ • Drinks • Food • Vintage finds
Bring your friends and come make a day of it!
Traditional Knife Forging with Master Knifemaker Masashi Yamamoto
Meet Masashi Yamamoto, one of Japan’s greatest knife makers, and see him forge knives in Ottawa! Known for his distinct, slick blades, world-class craftsmanship and blazingly sharp edges, Masashi-san is one of the most skilled blacksmiths of our time. He’ll also be custom-engraving his knives* for folks on-site!
Knife Forging & Engraving with MASASHI YAMAMOTO
Sunday, October 5 – Knifewear Ottawa, 800 Bank Street
- 11:30am – 1pm Knife Engraving
- 2pm – 3pm Knife Forging Demonstration
- 4pm – 5:30pm Knife Engraving
*Masashi knives only, one per person, first come, first served.
https://knifewear.com/blogs/articles/masashi-yamamoto-visits-knifewear-ottawa-october-5
Craft Beer Collective
Its Craft birthday and we are having a party! Picture a mini Beer fest, 12 local brewing companies, with some of the proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club. Tickets available online and at the door.
