We are so happy to welcome Teri to the OGF Board! Teri holds a BA and an MA from the University of Ottawa and is the current Coordinator for the Scriptwriting and Performing Arts programs at Algonquin College. She is often onstage, on the big screen, or filling in at...
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...
A tribute to OGF founder Bob Nesbitt, directed by Andy Rush and audio/video mixed and edited by Andrea (Wavelength Media).
The 2021 OGF Virtual Choir with Jim Scott's "Let All Our Hearts"
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...
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...
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),...