Want to know what’s happening when and where? Check our event schedule below from our 2019 Funfair! Assuming we can plan a 2022 event – updated events will be listed here. Last minute changes will be listed here and also posted via our Twitter feed!
Like sports?
Register a team and enjoy a little softball at the nearby diamonds before heading over to the fair!
Quench your thirst sampling some beverages from our local microbreweries.
Got kids? Looking for an inexpensive night to keep them occupied? We’ve got you covered. The FunFair hosts a free family movie night every year. Come join us!
The Wild Cards’ name lends itself well to its motto: love it live. Formed with the aim of performing and promoting old and new styles of big band music in and around the Ottawa area, the line-up is comprised of a passionate group of seasoned performers brought together by their shared love of music.
Sing to your hearts content at our evening karaoke night.
Please note the fair grounds close at 11PM.
Start your festival weekend off with a Pancake breakfast!
Start your morning off cheering along your friends and community partners at the Saturday morning parade.
Come visit and support our community businesses.
One of our most popular events is the used book sale – check it out!
Come make a bid on some fantastic products and services offered by our sponsors. Winning bids announced at 3:30 pm.
Kids young and old can get their ride on at the midway!
Info on Food Options:
Hotdogs and burgers supplied by Metro
Juice/softdrinks supplied by Metro
Midway food offered by ACE Midway
Free Funfair Cake ceremony 1PM in beer garden
Assorted food trucks at entrance of community center offering lemonade, ice cream, etc.
Have kids who boundless energy? Let them work it off in the bouncy castle!
Younger kids will love the face painting offered by the girl scouts of Blackburn Hamlet!
You know you want to . . . come show off your pitching arm and dunk a friend!
Feel the nostalgia of years gone by with some free family games in the style of our original Funfair days.
Derek De Beer, a world-renowned master drummer was born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and presently resides in Ottawa, Canada, where he inspires people through his motivational speaking and drumming circles. He has captured the hearts of audiences world-wide through a 40 year career touring with artists such as Johnny Clegg, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Tracy Chapman and Robert Palmer, amongst others.
Featuring Blackburns’ own Jennifer Allen
Who wants cake? Come celebrate the fair with a free slice!
Apollo Rising formerly called “Apollo” is a alternative electronic duo formed by producer, pianist and vocalist Danick Coutu and drummer Colvin Gallant. Based in Ottawa Canada the group has found lots of success as an independent artist with tracks such as “Aurora” and “Sanctuary”.
AnjChito is a singer/saxophone and guitar duo from Ottawa Canada. They play music from different genres as well as original compositions.
Featuring Blackburn’s own David Carriere
The Beer Garden will shut down for approximately 20 minutes and only Age of Majority with legal ID will be allowed back into the beer garden area after 8:50 pm with a $5 cover charge.
Daisy Train is an Eastern Ontario 80’s Tribute band that tours the Ontario and Quebec music scene. Primarily delivering non-stop Tributes set to the 80’s songs, they also have expanded to deliver all the Hits of Today, Yesterday and everything in between, including a Disco Medley 80s Medley and the best of New Country Hits.
Please note the fair grounds close at midnight.
Who doesn’t like a fireworks display?
The Blackburn Funfair’s Fireworks display is one of Ottawa’s best kept secrets. Up close and personal. Free. Easily accessible. And loved by all in the community.
Come celebrate some fitness and activity by participating in the Blackburn Fun Run Sunday morning!
Anything is pawsible if you enter your pet in the dog show!
Info on Bingo