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...
Year: 2021
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...
Performers Announcement 2021
The Ottawa Grassroots Festival (OGF) occurs entirely online over the weekend of April 23, Friday, through Sunday, April 25. Attendees of this year’s festival will be able to enjoy the weekend’s events virtually from the safety of their home or bubble. Tickets and...
The 2021 Ottawa Grassroots Festival Announces Headliners
The 2021 Ottawa Grassroots Festival Announces Headliners Jessica Pearson And The East Wind, Leela Gilday for the Festival’s 2nd Day, Saturday, April 24 OGF Goes Virtual Over The Weeknd Of APR 23-25 Tickets & Passes on Sale NOW The Ottawa Grassroots Festival (OGF)...
The 2021 Ottawa Grassroots Festival Announces Friday Night Festival Headliners
OGF Goes Virtual Over The Weekend Of April 23-25 Tickets & Passes On Sale Now The Ottawa Grassroots Festival (OGF) prepares to welcome music lovers across Canada and the world, to its 2021 festival, occurring entirely online over the weekend of April 23, Friday,...
Remembering and Honouring Bob Nesbitt – A Giant in the Ottawa Music Community
by Grace Smith, President, Ottawa Grassroots Festival on behalf of the Board of Directors It is with profound sadness, that the Board of Directors of the Ottawa Grassroots Festival announces the passing of Bob Nesbitt, our beloved Founder and Festival Producer. After...
Ottawa Grassroots 2021 and the Festival Virtual Choir!
Choir Resources If you are ready for some singing, learning, laughing and sharing, here is a wonderful opportunity. The Grassroots Festival has asked Andy Rush to take on musical leadership of a choral project and is providing him with significant technical support. ...