The capital's taste of Vietnam.
Our capital edition pairs food with diplomacy — embassy chef collaborations, a Heritage Day program on the Sunday, and a Rideau Canal-side picnic lawn. Ottawa-Gatineau's Vietnamese community brings bánh cuốn demos and a bilingual storytelling stage celebrating Vietnamese-Francophone heritage.
All programming included with festival admission. Cooking demos and tastings first-come, first-served.
| Day | Time | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 4:00 PM | Gates open · Lion dance kickoff |
| Friday | 6:00 PM | Opening ceremony & lantern lighting |
| Friday | 8:00 PM | Live V-pop headliner — Main Stage |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM | Family zone opens · kids cooking class |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM | Chef Showdown — semi-finals (taste & vote) |
| Saturday | 3:00 PM | Áo dài fashion showcase |
| Saturday | 7:00 PM | Traditional music ensemble · Water puppetry |
| Saturday | 9:00 PM | Lantern night market & late-night eats |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM | Bánh mì brunch hour · cà phê cupping |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM | Chef Showdown finals · community awards |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM | Closing parade & thank-you ceremony |
60+ vendors at Ottawa — here are a few highlights from the 2027 lineup.
Chinatown classic serving phở and bún bò Huế — spicy, aromatic, unapologetic.
Ottawa-Gatineau fusion: baguette, pâté, and a wink to tourtière spice.
Small-batch robusta cold brew with condensed milk on tap.
Yes, but gate tickets are $3 more and weekend passes often sell out. We strongly recommend buying online in advance.
All venues are wheelchair accessible with accessible washrooms, viewing platforms at main stages, and quiet zones.
Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome in outdoor areas. Service animals always permitted.
Flavours of Vietnam runs rain or shine. A handful of demos move under cover in bad weather — check our social channels day-of.
Absolutely — roughly a third of our vendors offer vegetarian/vegan dishes, clearly marked at each booth.