For over 40 years, the first weekend in June has become a welcome sign of summer as visitors and residents flock to historic Manotick to take part in the celebration of Moss Kent Dickinson’s birthday, the founder of Manotick.
Note: Vendor applications for the craft market have closed.
Click here to find out what our merchants are doing during Dickinson Days!
May 31, 2024 - June 2, 2024
Street Closure Notice
Manotick Main Street will be closed from Maple Street to Currier Street from 6:30pm to 8pm on Friday, May 31st. There will be no street parking on Main St as of Friday afternoon until Friday evening following the Parade.
Mill St, Dickinson St & Clapp Lane will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday June st for the day.
Dickinson Days Schedule
Friday, May 31st
5pm - 8pm | Manotick Legion Open House/BBQ | Ann St
5pm - 10pm | Food Trucks | Centennial Park
7pm - 8pm | Dickinson Day Parade | Main St 8pm | Family Show by Junkyard Symphony | Centennial Park
9:30pm - 10pm | Fireworks | Centennial Park
Saturday, June 1st
7am - 11am | Pancake Breakfast | Dickinson Square
9:30am - 3:30pm | Family Variety Show | Dickinson Square
9am - 4pm | Village Craft Fair | Mill St, Dickinson St, Clapp Lane
9am - 2pm | Manotick Farmer's Market | Carriage Shed Parking Lot
9am - 12pm | Kids Catch & Release Fishing Derby | Mill Dam
10am - 4pm | Manotick BIA Sidewalk Sale | Mews of Manotick & Main St
10am - 4pm | Family Activities, Inflatables, Facepainting | Mews of Manotick
10am - 4pm | Doors Open Ottawa | Watson’s Mill & Dickinson House
11am | Manotick Legion Open House/BBQ & Family Games | Ann St
12pm - 3pm| Horse Drawn Wagon Rides | Main St
6:30pm doors open, show starts at 7pm | Evening Entertainment by Hezekiah Procter - Dickinson Square
Sunday, June 2nd
10am - 4pm | Doors Open Ottawa | Watson’s Mill & Dickinson House
11am - 1pm | Manotick Home Hardware Community BBQ | Mews of Manotick
1pm - 4pm | Entertainment by Duncan Jamieson, Phil Minty, Sienna Rader (Musical Theatre Champion, Kiwanis Music Festival & Tom Plant), The John McCrae Secondary School Jazz Collective and The Retrosonics | Main Tent, Dickinson Square
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Fireworks Sponsor
Parade Sponsor
Pancake Breakfast Sponsor
Variety Show Sponsor
Event Contributors
Plan Your Dickinson Days Weekend!
Don't miss special performances, activities and events! Check in regularly as more event details become available.
Family Variety Show
9:30am - 2:30pm Saturday, June 1 | Main Tent - Dickinson Square
9:30am | Tianping Music Studio
10:30am | Manotick Brass
11am | Pique Dance Studio
12pm | Manotick Martial Arts
12:30pm | Ottawa South Youth Choir
1:30pm | Denise Smith School of Dance
2:30pm | Danielle’s Highland Dance Academy
Kids Catch & Release Fishing Derby
9:00 am Saturday, June 1 | Mill Dam
Open to anyone 16 years old and under. Bring your fishing rod. Worms, treats & prizes provided!
Manotick Farmers' Market
9am - 2pm, June 1 | Carriage Shed Parking Lot
Join us for our opening day during Dickinson Days, on June 1st! The Manotick Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 am til 2 pm, June 1 til October 12 this year. You’ll find us directly across the street from the picturesque Watson’s Mill in the parking lot of the Carriage Shed. Come on by for a visit and don’t forget to check out the used book sale inside the shed while you’re here!
Hezekiah Procter
7:00 pm Saturday, June 1 | Dickinson Square
The Complete Recordings of Hezekiah Procter (1925-1930) is at once music, history, fiction, biography and recorded performance art. The songs were painstakingly recorded on both analogue tape, and using pre-electric, 1920s technology.
Enjoy a live performance of music at Dickinson Square that will take you back in time! Doors open at 6:30 pm, with the concert scheduled to begin at 7:15 pm.
Purchase tickets at Manotick Office Pro or via email to Terry McGovern (mcgovet@rogers.com).
Support Local Businesses during Dickinson Days!
Check out what Manotick's merchants are featuring during Dickinson Days.
Miller's Oven
June 1, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Miller's Oven is offering two specials on Saturday!
- Stop by from 10am-1pm for lemon/cranberry or white scones (package of 6 for $7)
- Enjoy foot-long hot dogs ($7), polish sausages ($7), hamburgers ($9 - with all the fixins') and soft drinks ($1) from 10:30am-5pm!
Thank you for supporting Miller's Oven!
Take Another Bite
May 31, 8:00am - June 2, 5:00pm
All Freezer Meals 20% off - online & in-store for the weekend. Freshly baked squares - buy 5, the 6th one is free.
Black Forest Tattoo Company
June 1, 10am - 8pm
Offering discounted flash tattoos, merchandise, and more. Walk-up consultations also available!
692 Coffee and Bar
May 31 - June 2
Friday 4-8pm: Outdoor Bar + BBQ - smash burgers (extended hours until 10pm)
Saturday 12-4pm: Outdoor Bar + Dunk Tank for YOMA
Sunday: Launch of The Lot (10am-4pm) + French Toast BBQ Breakfast (9am-12pm) + Live Music
Morning Owl
May 31, 6pm - 8pm & June 1, 9am - 1pm
- Watch the parade from our patio
- Merry Dairy Ice Cream Truck
- Baked treats, iced decaf coffees and more
- Meet the Canadian Guide Dogs
- Canadian Guide Dogs
- Face painting
- Vintage VW buses and cars in the parking lot
Body And Mind Athletics
June 1, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Lollies + Scoops
May 31, 10am - June 1, 6pm
Lollies + Scoops will be open until 9pm on Parade Night and be sure to visit our booth at the Village Craft Fair on Saturday for some exciting new treats that we'll be launching!
Green Spirit
June 1, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SALE on selected crystals, Side Walk Table & Enter our Raffle to Win a Stunning Amethyst Crystal!
North Station Provisions
June 1, 9am - 6pm & June 2, 10am - 4pm
Win a Whole Raw Beef Brisket from Penokean Farms at North Station Provisions! Enter the raffle on Saturday or Sunday, and the winner will be drawn Monday.
Enchanted Chamber
June 1, 3 pm - 4 pm
Unlock Prosperity with Enchanted Chamber's Candle Preparation Class!
Join us for a transformative hour-long session where we'll guide you in preparing a candle for a prosperity spell. All materials provided.
NIN Collection Boutique
May 31, 10:00am - 5:00pm & June 1, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sidewalk Sale! Lots of great deals!
Peppermint Organic Spa
May 31, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Peppermint Organic Spa is offering European Flash Facials for only $55. You deserve a spa day.
Pucci Parlour
June 1, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pucci Parlour is excited to offer premium pet food and all-natural treat samples. Come enjoy unbeatable Dickinson Day only, discounts on pet products and participate in our Donate to Scratch and Win event, where EVERY SCRATCH is a win! Walk in pet nail trims will be available all day with all proceeds going to local pet charities.
Salvaged on Mill St
June 1, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Explore our store liquidation sale at Salvaged on Mill St. Discover unique finds and great deals!
Manotick Martial Arts
June 1, 12:00pm - 1:00 pm
Manotick Natural Market
June 1, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Get ready for the season with mosquito barriers and enjoy storewide savings.
Manotick Community Church
June 1, 10am - 3pm
Manotick Home Hardware
June 1 & 2, ALL DAY!
Sidewalk clearance sale featuring Janet, who is prepared to wheel and deal!
Lasting Impressions Gifts
June 1, 12pm - 3pm & June 2, 12pm - 4pm
On Saturday, enjoy extended shopping hours - we open early at 10am! We are launching and sampling a new Canadian Syrup and Sauce Company.
Robin Lea photography
June 1, 10am-1pm
Visit the studio Saturday 10am-1pm to pre-book one of these amazing specials from Robin Lea Photography: - 50% off a Mystical Fairy Portrait session for your little ones this summer - 25% off any custom luxury session (family, maternity, newborn or motherhood).
6Tigers Academy
May 31st, 5:00 pm - 8:00pm & June 1st, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come and see our Ninjas in the Park! Our June grading is happening at 1:30pm in Bracken Field. Come and see us and cheer them on or stop by the dojo and get your free month of karate!
Lindsay & McCaffrey
May 31st, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm & June 1st, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Lindsay & McCaffrey is BACK with our annual sidewalk sale!
Jamfit Energy Studio
May 31 - June 2, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Get fit at JamFit Energy Studio with 20% off classes for babies, kids, adults, and seniors. Fitness for everyone!
Natural Mystic Cannabis
May 30 - June 2
We have an in store contest. Come in and guess how many items are in our Center display and win a $50 gift certificate as well as some other prizes.
Gina's sugar shack
June 1, 11 am - 4 pm
15% off all products in our Retail Boutique! Shop skincare, pre and post hair removal products, jewellery and much more – there’s something for everyone!
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