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...
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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...
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. ...
Ottawa Grassroots Festival 2021 is Happening Online!
Press Release: Ottawa Grassroots Festival and Algonquin College ACES Event Goes Online
For immediate release UPDATE: April 17, 2020: Click here to view the submissions, and the winners April 3, 2020 – The Ottawa Grassroots Festival (OGF) and Algonquin College Performing Arts variety show, Algonquin College Entertainers Showcase (ACES), is going virtual....
Ottawa Grassroots Festival update on the COVID-19 virus
March 19, 2020 -The world is being faced with an unprecedented outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. As of March 15. Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches, estimates there could be up to 1,000 cases of COVID-19 currently in Ottawa. She urged residents to...
Ottawa Grassroots will deliver an energy filled experience rich with local Folk, Indigenous sounds and foot stomping entertainment
February 26, 2020 - The Ottawa Grassroots Festival (OGF) celebrated their 9th launch event yesterday with an impressive Tuesday afternoon crowd at the iconic, Irene's Pub in the Glebe. Bob Nesbitt, Founder and Festival Producer, revealed another gender balanced roster...