The requested URL /?page_id=1332 was not found on this server. Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.Post-event we retain items for one month for pickup at our festival office. All items of value are then taken to Ottawa Police Services. September 15 (prize: $170) – 0205711 September 16 (prize: $145) – 0992218 CLAIMED September 17 (prize: $180) – 0457429 September 18 (prize: $225) – 0624362 Visit the volunteer FAQ page for any volunteer related questions! There are a lot of other things going on! We have vendors of all types, local draft beer, commemorative merchandise, promotions and contests, greening initiatives AND Marvest – a free event that collaborates with local businesses to spotlight Ottawa talent in unconventional venues. Gates open at 5 PM on weekdays, 1 PM on weekends. Headliners end at about 10 PM nightly, and late night programming (Aberdeen/Marvest) at about 1 AM.
Tickets will be sold at the CityFolk box office, located adjacent to the TD Place box office on Exhibition Way. This opens at 4 PM on event weekdays, 1PM on event weekends. Note that pricing is subject to change, and we cannot predict wait times on busy evenings. Purchase your tickets in advance for the smoothest festival experience. Re-entry: patrons can leave and re-enter the festival. You MUST scan out BEFORE leaving the park if you intend to return later that day – ! Please see a gates attendant PRIOR to exiting the festival gates if you are unclear on how this works. You can walk, bike, bus, or drive to the festival! Your transportation options are listed on our Directions page. The Great Lawn is a general admission (GA) event NOT held at TD Place (the stadium) but behind it. There is no seating in GA. Patrons may bring collapsible lawn chairs to use in the designated lawnchair section located on the North side of the hill only. If you are bringing a lawn chair:
Note – there are no lawnchairs allowed at the RavenLaw Stage due to space limitations. Thanks for your cooperation! RavenLaw Stage inside the Horticulture Building has limited capacity. If you plan to see a certain show at RavenLaw, be sure to get there early for your best chance at securing a spot. Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis Children under 10 do not need a ticket when accompanied by a parent. We recommend bringing earplugs and planning a meeting spot in advance with young children in case of separation. Not all acts are suitable for all audiences. BSOMA Kidzone activities are planned on weekend afternoons from 1-6PM. These activities are free! See more on the Participate page. School may be back in session, but the fun isn’t over just yet! Student rush passes will be available each day at CityFolk. Discounted student passes will be available at the festival box office daily. Arrive early to get a deal! The festival is an accessible event.
For more detail see our Accessibility page. This is an outdoor event, rain or shine. If significant weather delays are anticipated, we’ll let you know through announcements on our social media and at the festival. Band and festival merchandise will be available to purchase inside The Great Lawn. Bring cash or credit. Will be available to buy at the festival! See our page to find out who’s coming to CityFolk. Wet your whistle with hot cider, mulled wine, Beau’s draft beer, and Molson products inside The Great Lawn.Aberdeen Pavilion has you covered with 15 CRAFT BEER sampling booths. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. Remember that only sealed water bottles are allowed through the gates. Amenities to make your life easier! All vendors will accept cash and credit. We have ATMs at the festival too. Refillable water stations so you can keep hydrated. First Aid Tent – don’t hesitate to visit or ask for help if you need it.
Info Booth and Accessibility Team – these cheerful faces can answer your questions and provide accessibility assistance. Portable Toilets and Hand Washing Stations – self-explanatory, really. Security will be conducting bag checks at the gates and walking the grounds to foster a safe environment. If you require their assistance, absolutely do not hesitate to let them know. The festival grounds are a non-smoking area. YES Portable/ collapsible chairs YES Blankets and beach towels, sunscreen, hoodies or rain ponchos YES Empty refillable drink containers/Sealed water bottles YES Small backpacks, bags, and purses. YES Personal cameras without removable lenses YES Umbrellas (small handheld ones – no patio, golf, or beach umbrellas please) YES Baby strollers (for your kids) YES Prescribed medication in original packaging Items on the list below WILL be confiscated. NO Weapons, Colours, or Contraband
NO Bicycles inside festival grounds. Valet bike parking is available onsite. NO Skateboards, roller blades, scooters, carts or personalized motorized vehicles (except wheelchairs) NO Illegal substances or drug paraphernalia NO Liquids EXCEPT sealed water bottlesService dogs are permitted. NO Unauthorized vending permitted NO Audio recording devices, video equipment, or cameras with a removable lens. Point and shoot cameras and cell phone cameras are fine. NO Drones, UAV or remote-controlled ‘toys’ NO Beach balls, soccer balls, baseballs, footballs, etc. NO Squirt guns or water toys NOTE: ALL BAGS WILL BE SEARCHED. Our annual deadline for these requests is January 31. Please contact Kevin Falkingham at kfalkingham@ottawabluesfest.ca with details regarding your charitable event. Regretfully we have limited donation allotments available, and cannot grant every request. Find us on Facebook! Early Bird Weekend Passes are now available!
The Early Bird price is $35 - you'll save a few bucks by securing them now! The planning sessions have begun. We'll decide on dates, then round up the best acts we can find, and we'll let you know as soon as we do! One of the few true American musical forms, bluegrass - that high, lonesome sound created by Bill Monroe over 50 years ago - has steadily gained in popularity over the years, and for good reason. We are proud to present a few of the finest bluegrass acts to be found anywhere. Three days of amazing picking, beautiful bowing and soaring vocal harmonies, in a beautiful outdoor setting - we can't think of a more harmonious way to bring the summer to a close! Schedule subject to change without notice. This is a rain or shine event and the festival will continue unless weather conditions become dangerous. Please keep an eye on the weather conditions and dress appropriately. For the local forecast, click here. Paid attendees will be allowed to come and go from the festival grounds as they please.
Merchandise, food & drinks can be sold on the festival grounds by registered vendors only. To inquire about how to become a registered vendor, please use the Contact form below. We will encourage and expect a family-friendly atmosphere. Parking is free and within 25 to 100 yards away from the venue. Handicapped parking will be available. There will be a free shuttle service running about once an hour, from the venue to Camp Lakewood, Country Inn & Suites, and Lexington Inn and back. All ages are welcome. Persons aged 15 and under are admitted free and are the responsibility of the adults who bring them. You will want to bring lawn chairs or folding chairs of some sort. The venue has plenty of room for everyone to stake a claim and unfold a few chairs! Please, keep any high-back chairs or chair toppers/umbrellas toward the back or on the outskirts so that you're not blocking anyone else's view! - everyone wants to see the show too! Bringing your own food and drinks into the festival area will not be allowed.