A tribute to OGF founder Bob Nesbitt, directed by Andy Rush and audio/video mixed and edited by Andrea (Wavelength Media).
Month: April 2021
Virtual Choir: Let All Our Hearts
The 2021 OGF Virtual Choir with Jim Scott's "Let All Our Hearts"
Tech Tip #4: Getting Tech Support (with video)
If you're having issues buying tickets, connecting to Zoom, or more, follow these simple steps: 1) click the "Tech Support" link in the website's main menu 2) complete the form (including email, phone, and the nature of the technical issue) 3) you'll receive a phone...
Tech Tip #3: Switching Between Workshop Stages (with video)
When you're currently in one of the FREE daytime stages, here's how to leave and enter another: 1) click the red "Leave" button (in the bottom right corner on computers) 2) click "Leave Meeting" 3) click the link in the email we sent you 4) enter your email and click...
Tech Tip #2: Getting in to the Festival (with video)
Here's how you'll join one of the Ottawa Grassroots Festival virtual events when they're underway: 1) check your email for the email from Eventbrite with your personal ticket link 2) if it's within 30 minutes of the start time of the event (or anytime through it),...
Tech Tip #1: Buying festival tickets (with video)
Here's a description of how to purchase tickets at the Ottawa Grassroots Festival. Steps: 1) go to http://ottawagrassrootsfestival.com 2) click "Tickets" under "2021 Festival" 3) select the day you want to attend, or if you want to attend the full festival, you can...
Ottawa Grassroots Festival Silent Auction 2021
Check out the over 30 fabulous, unique and fun items donated to this year's annual silent auction! This is Ottawa Grassroots Festival's most important fundraiser and the proceeds are crucial for our sustainability so we greatly appreciate both the donors and the...
OGF 2021 Performer Leela Gilday Wins Canadian Folk Music Award
Congratulations to Ottawa Grassroots Festival 2021 Performer Leela Gilday on being awarded the Canadian Folk Music Award for Indigenous Songwriter(s) of the Year / Auteur compositeur(s) autochtone de l'année for/pour North Star Calling! More information about her on...
Ottawa Grassroots App Designed by Algonquin College Student team Wins Showcase
Algonquin College had a showcase of student projects, the Virtual RE/ACTION Showcase, with entries from 75 student groups. The student team that developed the Ottawa Grassroots Festival App was one of the final 5 who presented during the showcase, and also won! The...
The Sweetness of Community
(April 7, 2021 - OTTAWA) Strawberry Blonde Bakery and Ottawa Grassroots Festival (OGF) are partnering to support live music and festivals, one creative cookie at a time. The new community initiative grew out of the long-time connection of Jacqui Okum, Founder and...