Dow’s Lake

Concorso d'eleganza

Full Concorso details can be found on the Concorso page.

Site access (intersection of Prince of Wales Drive and Preston Street) will be available starting at 7:00am. All cars registered for the Concorso (judged and display-only) must be on the show field before 8:45am and remain on site until 2:30pm. For safety reasons there will be no in and out privileges.

Note: For those who wish to trailer their cars to the Concorso, secured trailer parking will be available near the Concorso show field from Thursday to Sunday beside HMCS Carleton at 79 Prince of Wales (map) - see Concorso page for full details.

** Concorso registrants only

Free underground parking for the event can be accessed from Queen Street at the Sun Life Financial Center / 50 O’Connor / 99 Bank sign (adjacent to Parliament LRT sign).

The Rideau Club elevator can be reached from the building lobby accessible from the parking garage.

Rideau Club - 99 Bank Street 15th floor.

Check in at the Festival Registration table in the Pearson Room.

Prosecco and hors d’oeuvres table will be available.

Note: The Rideau Club is a private social club with the following dress code in effect for this event; Jacket for gentlemen and tailored trousers or dress/skirt for ladies.

** Festival registrants only

We’re offering an exclusive meeting spot overlooking Preston Street to gather before dinner or just hang out. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Location is Preston Event Centre, formerly St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall, at the upstairs outdoor patio.

** Festival Registrants Only

Friday evening dinner is NOT included in the Festival registration package. Choose one of the many restaurants available within walking distance of the Preston Street display.

Cars registered for the festival are invited to be parked on Preston Street for public viewing pleasure. Cars will be roped off and protected by a security detail.

Preston Street will be closed by 6pm so please come to the intersection of Rochester Street and Aberdeen Street and you will be walked to your spot by our Volunteers. You must have your Ferrari Festival Lanyard/ID card to get your registered vehicle onto the street.

Late registration will be available at the Aberdeen Street location to get your Lanyard/ID card if you missed the previous registration events.

Please remove your car from the street by 11:00PM.

** Festival registrants only

HMCS Carleton is the meeting spot and start for the optional Pleasure Drive.

Whether you decide to take the drive or not why not meet us here between 8:00am to 9:00am to enjoy a coffee and cannoli and see the cars off.

If you are participating in the drive please arrive with sufficient fuel as a fuel stop is not planned as part of the route.

(For your convenience Go Huts will be available on-site)

** Festival registrants only

East Side Mario’s Pleasure Drive

A link to the drive route instructions can be found here on the day of the event - check back then.

Having enjoyed a morning coffee and cannoli we will take a leisurely drive around the Ottawa Valley before arriving at our lunch location.

Note: A fuel stop is not planned to be part of the route so please arrive with sufficient fuel.

** Festival registrants only

Lunch reception

Enjoy “A taste of little Italy” at East Side Mario’s for lunch.

“Hey, budda boom budda bing”

NOTE: Parking is reserved exclusively for us behind East Side Marios and lunch will be available starting at 10:30am so no need to rush. If you happen to arrive early feel free to engage in some parking lot chatter with your fellow festival participants.

Lunch includes

• All you can eat salad, garlic bread and soup

• Soft drinks and water

• Choice of main (preselected during online registration)

  • Chicken Parmigiana

  • Linguini Chicken Tetrazzini

  • Sausage & Peppers Pasta (Spicy)

** Festival registrants only

The Ferrari Festival Patio is open all day Saturday as a convenient meeting spot or a place to just hang out. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Location is Preston Event Centre, formerly St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall, at the upstairs outdoor patio.

We will be joining 100+ Italian cars as they drive the parade route along Preston Street. Before the parade starts please stage yourselves on Norman Street entering from Booth or Rochester Streets.

Please parade cautiously ensuring the safety of the parade spectators.

Afterwards we will proceed to the Demo Zone Paddock to stage your cars for the Demo Zone where the Ferraris can stretch their legs and make some noise.

** Italian Cars Only

Preston Street BIA Ferrari Demo Zone

"Get your speed on" and stretch your Ferrari’s legs in 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, three block 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.

Access will be controlled from the staging area in the empty lot at the end of Sidney Street (last street before Carling Avenue off Preston Street).

We encourage all Ferraris to participate in the Demo Zone and do two laps (at your comfortable speed).

Note: All cars wishing to participate in the Demo Zone must have confirmed on their festival registration that they have $2 Million liability insurance.

** Festival registrants and invited guests only

Saturday evening dinner IS included in the Festival registration package. Park your Ferrari on Preston Street and take the short walk to Preston Event Centre (formerly St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall) for the Festival and Concorso Awards Dinner.

Cars registered for the festival are invited to be parked on Preston Street for public viewing pleasure. Cars will be roped off and protected by a security detail.

Preston Street will be closed by 6pm so please come to the intersection of Rochester Street and Aberdeen Street and you will be walked to your spot by our Volunteers. You must have your Ferrari Festival Lanyard/ID card to get your car onto the street.

Please remove your car from the street by 11:00PM.

** Festival registrants only

Preston Street will be closed by 6pm. Ferrari festival registrants please come to the intersection of Rochester Street and Aberdeen Street and you will be walked to your spot by our Volunteers. You must have your Ferrari Festival Lanyard/ID card to get your registered vehicle onto the street. All others will have to access off-site parking.

There will be foot access to Preston Event Centre (fromerly St. Anthony's Banquet Hall). Park your Ferrari for display on Preston Street and walk up to the dinner.

** Festival registrants and advance ticket purchases.

National Bank Charity Ferrari Dream Ride

Here's a chance to give a ride in your Ferrari. All funds raised will be matched by National Bank.

Not to be missed, the charity drive route winds along the Rideau Canal through the old and affluent Glebe and Dows Lake area. Take part and share your passion for a good cause.

Purchase ride tickets here.

** Festival registrants only (with ticket purchasers riding along)

Villa Marconi Farewell Lunch Italia

Enjoy a special farewell luncheon hosted by Villa Marconi. This is a great opportunity to meet the people who benefit from your charity.

12:00 - 1:00 Presentation of the Cheque by National Bank and FCA Ottawa.

** Festival registrants only