Congratulations to Janel Goyette, who is the grand prize winner of the Ottawa Grassroots Festival 50/50 Raffle for 2026
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Workshops at the Ottawa Grassroots Festival 2026
Whether you want to learn how to sing harmony, write a song or get gardening tips, on Saturday, April 25th, the Ottawa Grassroots Festival has a full slate of workshops to both educate and entertain. Explore our workshop list to find something you will enjoy. While...
The Ottawa Grassroots Festival wants Open Mic performers!
On Sunday April 26, 2026, the Ottawa Grassroots festival will hold an Open Mic event from 1PM to 5PM. Hosted by Quiet Sky (Pam and Jeff Gleeson) the session will provide some information on the Open Mic scene in Ottawa and display the talents of a range of local...
Our 50/50 draw for 2026 is open and our Early Bird winner has been selected
Congratulations to Kate Whitley on winning the Early Bird! And thank you to everyone who has donated to support the Festival. The Early Bird winner may have been chosen, but that doesn't mean you aren't able to win. Click here for a chance to win when you enter the...
Meredith Moon to Headline Saturday Night at the Ottawa Grassroots Festival 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Ottawa, ON – Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – The Ottawa Grassroots Festival (OGF) is happy to announce Meredith Moon as our Saturday Night Headliner on April, 25th, at 9pm. Known for her distinctive voice...
The Bilingulish Boys headline the 2026 Ottawa Grassroots Festival Thursday evening
The Bilinguish Boys is a group formed in the suburbs of Greater Sudbury, somewhere between Azilda and Chelmsford. Composed of Stef Paquette, Dayv Poulin, and Édouard Landry, these guys from the music scene come together from time to time to play at a fundraising...
Céleste Lévis performs at the 2026 Ottawa Grassroots Festival Thursday evening
Everything happens for a reason. Céleste Lévis grew up in Timmins, Ontario. Music came into her life later, following serious health problems that forced her to stop all sports activities. In her darkest moments, music offered her a second chance at life. Having...
Alysha Brilla headlining the 2026 Ottawa Grassroots Festival
The Ottawa Grassroots Festival is excited to announce that three-time JUNO-nominated songwriter, composer and music producer Alysha Brilla will headline the 2026 festival on Friday, April 24 at 9PM. As the 2024 Canadian Screen Award-nominated composer for the feature...
Congratulations to 50/50 Raffle Winner Kate Whitley
Congratulations to the winner of the OGF 2025 50/50 Raffle, Kate Whitley! Kate takes home the prize of $447.50, and was one of many who helped support local music as well! Thank you to all who contributed!
OGF Workshops!!
The Ottawa Grassroots Festival is not just about great music. At the 2025 Ottawa Grassroots Festival there are three workshops on Saturday, April 26th, that you will not want to miss. Gardening, Ukulele playing and Songwriting are all on our list. Gardening Workshop...