We have all been working hard looking after many details, with the idea of making sure (or as sure as possible) that everything runs smoothly today. We are also trying to make this fun for all the many people that are involved. That said, here is what your festival looks like:

The entire afternoon is free and there will be performances on all 3 levels of the Montgomery Legion. There will be a “pass the hat” fundraiser for CKCU FM 93.1 – community radio at its best!

Sandwiches will be served throughout the afternoon for only $5. There will be a fruit tray, a vegetable tray and a cheese tray. Beverages are available at the bar.

Beautiful commemorative pins will be sold for $5.

Tickets for the evening performance are $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

Here is a printable schedule for the entire day.

All the volunteers, performers and sponsors know you will have a great time! See you at noon today!

Cheers, Bob Nesbitt

The all male Shout Brother choir has just been added to the lineup. They will perform on the main level at 5pm, and are the only festival event to take place on the main level. The timing and location permit the sound checks for the evening concert to proceed on the upper level. More info…

We had our “meet and greet” on March 7 at Pressed sandwich bar and it was well attended (in fact it was full) and fun for everyone. There were great performances by BUG (the Bytown Ukulele Group), Missy Burgess, and Garry Greenland. Pat Moore was a wonderful MC and Bob Nesbitt had a few words to say describing Ottawa Grassroots Festival; how it started, what’s included in the lineup this year, sponsors etc and then thanked all for being there and for participating. Afterwards, Pressed served up some of their wonderful sandwiches, with juice and coffee.

Here’s the article by Melissa Li in Centretown News Online.

Following a large number of telephone conversations, emails and heart to heart discussions between Bob Nesbitt, the primary organizer, and others in the Ottawa folk community, the first planning session was held on November 6 at the Legion Hall at 330 Kent Street, the designated location for the inaugural Ottawa Grassroots Festival.

“This is an historic occasion,” said Chris White

The planning team voted on the new name, toured the facility, and determined the immediate next steps required to assure a successful event.



• Deciding The Name (Bob Nesbitt)

   

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• Emily,Bob,Ana,Chris,Rena,Hollis,Adele,Jodi,Mark

   

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• ContraDance.Yoga,TheatreSpace

   

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Information, updates, programming schedules, and contact information will appear on this site as it becomes available. We are working hard to assemble all the pieces for the first annual Ottawa Grassroots Festival on April 28th, 2012 at Legion Hall, 330 Kent Street. Stay tuned!!