Preston Street Cars Display
Ottawa's Little Italy, Preston Street will be closed and the Ferraris and friends will be parked on the street from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM for public viewing pleasure.
Nascar Experience & Pit Stop Challenge
Meet an Ottawa-based NASCAR Canada driver and see their car that will be participating in the upcoming NASCAR Canada series.
Take part in the Pit Stop Challenge allowing attendees to try their hand at changing a tire in a fun and interactive environment. Winners of the Challenge would receive tickets to the NASCAR race at Calabogie.
Ferrari Festival Patio
The Ferrari Festival (licensed) Patio overlooks Preston Street across from the Italian Festival Main Stage and provides a great vantage point to see the Preston Street Ferrari Display from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Location is Preston Event Centre at the upstairs outdoor patio.
FCA Dream Ride For Charity
National Bank Ferrari Dream Ride For Charity
Here's your chance to get a ride in a Ferrari. We are partnering with National Bank and all funds raised will go to Villa Marconi Long Term Care Facility.
A great gift for anyone, not to be missed, the charity drive route winds along the Rideau Canal through the old and affluent Glebe and Dows Lake area.
Limited number of tickets available.
Purchase online at tickets
Nascar Experience & Pit Stop Challenge
Meet an Ottawa-based NASCAR Canada driver and see their car that will be participating in the upcoming NASCAR Canada series.
Take part in the Pit Stop Challenge allowing attendees to try their hand at changing a tire in a fun and interactive environment. Winners of the Challenge would receive tickets to the NASCAR race at Calabogie.
Festival and Concorso Awards Dinner
18th Ferrari Festival Dinner and Concorso d’Eleganza Awards Presentation - Casual dining.
Theme is Ferrari Midnight Serenade.
Wear your favourite Ferrari colour. Casual attire.
6:00 to 6:30 Receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco sponsored by Hagerty Insurance.
5 course meal.
Two bottles of wine per table sponsored by Lepine Apartments.
Concorso d’Eleganza awards will be presented during the meal.
The meal will be followed by silent and live auctions.
Preston Street will be closed so be prepared to find off-site parking and walk up to The Preston Event Center.
Tickets must be purchased in advance, limited tickets available.
Purchase online at tickets
Preston Street Cars Display
Ottawa's Little Italy, Preston Street will be closed and the Ferraris and friends will be parked on the street from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM for public viewing pleasure.
Ferrari Demo Zone
Preston Street BIA Ferrari Demo Zone
Come and watch, and hear, the Ferraris and friends stretch their legs on this safe, short course in front of thousands of Ferrari fans and feel the enthusiasm of the `tifosi` gathered along the entire route.
Taking place in an enclosed section of Carling Avenue, this venue will provide an excellent `road side` opportunity for visitors to hear and see Ferraris in their natural habitat: in motion.
The Demo Zone takes place on Carling Avenue east of Preston Street to Booth Street.
This year special guests include
Connor Bell Racing NASCAR car
Ravens Racing (Carleton University) Formula SAE car
Italian Car Parade
Hosted by Italian Car Club of Ottawa
Always a family favorite. Come early to Preston Street so you can get a good spot and watch more than 100 Italian cars as they drive the parade route between Norman and Somerset Streets.
Ferrari Festival Patio
The Ferrari Festival (licensed) Patio overlooks Preston Street across from the Italian Festival Main Stage and provides a great vantage point to see the Preston Street Ferrari Display from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Location is Preston Event Centre at the upstairs outdoor patio.
National Bank Racing Simulators
Get into the Ferrari spirit by trying your hand at a free event hosted by National Bank. The racing simulators will be located under the National Bank Tent at the corner of St Anthony Street and Preston Street across the street from the Adult High School.
Nascar Experience & Pit Stop Challenge
Meet an Ottawa-based NASCAR Canada driver and see their car that will be participating in the upcoming NASCAR Canada series.
Take part in the Pit Stop Challenge allowing attendees to try their hand at changing a tire in a fun and interactive environment. Winners of the Challenge would receive tickets to the NASCAR race at Calabogie Motorsports Park.
Preston Street Cars Display
Ottawa's Little Italy, Preston Street will be closed and the Ferraris and friends will be parked on the street from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM for public viewing pleasure.
Ferrari Festival Patio
The Ferrari Festival Patio (licensed) overlooks Preston Street across from the Italian Festival Main Stage and provides a great vantage point to see the Preston Street Ferrari Display from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Location is Preston Event Centre at the upstairs outdoor patio.
Concorso d'Eleganza
DOW’S LAKE
CONCORSO D'ELEGANZA
The Concorso will take place on Queen Elizabeth Driveway beside Dow’s Lake along the Rideau Canal Waterway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A section of Queen Elizabeth Driveway will be closed to motor vehicle traffic from Preston Street to Torrington Place where the Concorso will be open for free public viewing. This area is just a few minutes walk from Preston Street / Corso Italia also known as Ottawa’s Little Italy. The public entry place is the location known as “The Man with Two Hats” (map).
The Concorso celebrates Italian heritage, culture and style as well as future vision. In addition to both four-wheeled and two-wheeled concorso entries it will feature a display of vehicles from Ottawa area’s Vintage Italian Moto Museum and Italian electric/hybrid vehicles.
The Concorso itself will be organized as separate sub-events with groupings by Italian vehicle manufacturer’s or marques such as Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Vespa, to name a few, and includes both four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles.
Preston Street Ferrari Display
Ottawa's Little Italy, Preston Street will be closed starting at 4pm. The Ferrari's and friends will be parked on the street from 6pm for public viewing pleasure.