Ottawa Turkish Festival Events

What to expect at the Festival?

• Performances of Turkish Folk Dances, Whirling Dervish of Rumi and Live Turkish Music.
• Watch an Ebru (Water Marbling) painting demonstration on paper and Classical Calligraphy Drawing.
• Relax at the Turkish Oriental Corner, decorated with pillows, rugs, arts, handicrafts, traditional jewelry and more.
• Enjoy Turkish cuisine, sample gourmet foods including kababs, donair vegetarian & olive oil dishes, Gözleme (Turkish Pancake), Börek (Turkish Flaky Pastry), Mantı (Turkish Ravioli), as well as drinks like Ayran (Turkish Buttermilk). A meal would not be complete without desert! Taste Baklava, Turkish delight and more.
• Don't miss popular Turkish coffee and tea served in an authentic setting
• Let your kids enjoy all sorts of activities: face painting, games, cotton candy, the inflatable village and more!
• Browse the different vendors and booths for books, souvenirs, fine arts and crafts.
• Visit our employment corner to discuss career opportunities with the Canadian Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Ontario Provencial Police (OPP) and the Ottawa Police.  
• Support charitable organizations like Northern Lights Educational Services providing top quality Child Care services and the Canadian Institute of Interfaith Dialogue hosting monthly Interfaith Dialogue Talk Series (IDTS).
• Plan your trip to Turkey, to the land of ancient civilizations!  Pickup a copy of touristic brochures available at our information booth.