The Ottawa Grassroots Festival is having a Workshop and Concert FUNdraiser. The Cooking workshop will take place from 6:00pm until 7:15pm, and the concert will follow at 7:30pm. There will be performances by Ian Tamblyn, and Shawna Caspi. ASL Interpretation and...
October 6, 2021 - Ottawa Grassroots Festival is delighted to announce Ian Tamblyn has accepted the appointment of Artistic Director. Ian Tamblyn is a renowned Canadian folk music singer-songwriter, record producer, adventurer, and playwright. Ian has most recently...
Planning is underway for OGF 2022. Find out what’s happening and how you can get involved. We are looking for volunteers to help throughout the year with: Social Media Newsletter & Press Release Writing Fundraising Community Outreach If you are interested please...
Ottawa Grassroots Festival is thankful for the funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). “This investment by the Ontario Trillium Foundation cannot be underestimated. This grant has allowed the festival access to technology and training that otherwise would...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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 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)...