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Dickinson Days 2026 Celebrating 50 Years
June 4 - 7
Dickinson Days 2026 Celebrating 50 Years
June 4 - 7
In 2026 the Kiwanis Club of Manotick will be hosting the 50th anniversary edition of Dickinson Days. This annual celebration is the Signature Project for the club, bringing families together through service, celebration and community spirit. In 2026, we celebrate this milestone alongside Ottawa’s 200th anniversary. With the help of our wonderful volunteers and the support of our community partners and sponsors, this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever with more activities for the entire family. Join us on June 4-7 for Dickinson Days 2026 to help us honor our wonderful past as well as build for the future.
Dickinson Days 2026 Sponsorships
If you or your business are interested in supporting Dickinson Days, there are a number of sponsorship opportunities available. We are also happy to hear any other ideas you may have. Please complete the following:
Dickinson Days 2026 Sponsorship Request Form
Parade Registration
On the Friday evening, there is a parade through the village. Participants are asked to register in advance here: Dickinson Day Parade Registration
Craft Market Booth Registration
A number of streets in the village close on Saturday to become a bustling market for a host of different vendors. Check back regularly. The 2026 Kiwanis Craft Market Booth Registration will open soon.
Events Schedule
The organizing committee began work on the event in late 2025. Details will be added here as they are confirmed. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
For all inquiries, contact us at: info@manotick-kiwanis.org
New in 2026
The Founders' Table Event - Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Founders' Table is a signature outdoor dining experience on Dickinson Street. This is an exclusive fundraiser supporting Watson’s Mill Manotick and Dickinson Square.
What Dickinson Days is
Dickinson Days is the Signature Project for the Kiwanis Club of Manotick, and a community service project. Dickinson Days is an annual festival in the historic village of Manotick Ontario, held on the first weekend in June.
In 1976, it began as a birthday celebration for Moss Kent Dickinson, the founder of Manotick, mayor of Ottawa, and builder of Watson’s Mill. It has developed into a weekend festival with a parade, fireworks, entertainment, live music performances, wagon rides, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, BBQ, food Kiwanis Craft Market, farmers market, activities for kids, tours at Watson’s Mill & Dickinson House, Doors Open Ottawa.
Come and enjoy fun for the whole family, people of all ages, in the historic village of Manotick – in Ottawa, Canada’s capital.
It is an annual event with all members of the Kiwanis Club of Manotick participating and volunteering their time to make it a success. Many people attend from Manotick, Ottawa, and beyond.
The Dickinson Days 2025 event was an overwhelming success with great sunny weather, lots of people in attendance and more than ever things to experience and do. We hope it will be even better in 2026.
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