Join us on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Wesley Clover Parks as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Spurs & Sparkles presented by RBC Royal Bank in support of the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation.
This high-energy summer fundraiser brings together sport, entertainment, and community for one unforgettable night. Enjoy exceptional company, gourmet cuisine, and premium local beverages while taking in thrilling equestrian entertainment.
The highlight of the night? The Get Up & Gallop race: an obstacle course like you’ve never seen before. Local business leaders and celebrities join forces with internationally awarded equestrian athletes to take on a dynamic mix of challenges, from show jumping to high-speed golf cart racing. Cheer on your favourites, get involved in the spirited Calcutta, and help raise the stakes for an incredible cause.
Throughout the night, every ticket and donation directly supports critical equipment and top priorities at Queensway Carleton Hospital—helping ensure exceptional care for our community, close to home.
Spurs & Sparkles has raised more than $360,000 for local charities to date, and with excitement building for this milestone 5th anniversary, tickets are expected to sell out quickly!
Join us and be part of an unforgettable night of sport, entertainment, and generosity. Together, we can make a difference.
Reigning champs
Team RBC ROYAL BANK
THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
Get Up & Gallop
As you mingle under spacious hospitality tent overlooking the grass Grand Prix field, you’ll enjoy the wildly entertaining Get Up & Gallop event. It’s off to the races in this rousing competition, where local business leaders driving golf carts team up with distinguished and internationally awarded equestrians on horseback to compete for the best time in an orchestrated obstacle course.
MEET YOUR EMCEES
Guiding us through the evening will be our extraordinary Emcees Sophie Moroz and Jeff Hopper, hosts of ‘Sophie & Jeff in the Morning’ on MOVE 100.
Wake up with Sophie & Jeff in the Morning on MOVE 100 – where Ottawa starts its day with real talk, good vibes, and non-stop laughs. They’re your connection to what’s happening in the city, the music you love, and the stories that make your mornings fun. Whether you’re in the car, at home, or grabbing coffee, Sophie & Jeff bring the energy to get your day started.
Calcutta
Guests can get in on the Get Up & Gallop action by participating in the Calcutta ! Winners will earn bragging rights and walk away with incredible prizes!
