The Ottawa Festival Network advances a dynamic industry through research, advocacy and education. We create an effective networking environment for festivals, special events and fairs in Canada’s Capital Region. A not-for-profit service organization, we work cooperatively with members and partners towards a vibrant, inspired and prosperous festival capital.

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Latest Festival News

CityFolk music festival

CityFolk announces amazing line-up for September

May 21, 2019   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

DFID fundraiser

4th Annual #ILLBOK 4 DIFD fundraiser heads to bigger venue

May 15, 2019   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

Ottawa Tulip Festival

Canadian Tulip Festival; Re-Rooted

Apr 24, 2019   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

The 2nd annual Nostalgia Music Festival is brought to you by Mortgage Brokers Ottawa.com

Apr 11, 2019   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

Hobin Architecture Inc. Sponsors Main Stage at Ottawa Grassroots

Apr 11, 2019   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News   Ottawa Festivals News

ottawa grassroots festival

Ottawa Grassroots will deliver a tapestry of iconic Folk, Indigenous beats and Franco-Ontarian soundscapes

Mar 5, 2019   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

In the Media

Information Update – Health Canada reminds Canadians of the limitations of fentanyl test strips being used to check street drugs before consumption

Jun 27, 2018   |  

Information Update – Drug Use During Festival Season

Jun 27, 2018   |  

Capital Pride focuses weeklong 2018 event on community, growth

Jun 21, 2018   |  

2018 TD Ottawa Jazz Festival: From June 21 to July 1 the sounds of summer are hitting the streets of Ottawa

Jun 1, 2018   |   CBC Ottawa

Music and Beyond’s 2018 festival brings Shakespeare, string quartets, puppetry and more to Ottawa

Jun 1, 2018   |   Ottawa Citizen

The Tulip Festival has begun, and here’s where to take them in

May 15, 2018   |   CBC News

The Capital Ukrainian Festival Returns Bigger and Better than Ever

May 11, 2018   |   soundcheckentertainment.ca

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Upcoming Events

The Ottawa Kennel Club Dog Show

May 24, 2019 - May 26, 2019

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend

May 25, 2019 - May 26, 2019

Latin Sparks Festival

May 30, 2019 - Jun 2, 2019
City of OM Festival

The City of Om

Jun 1, 2019
Westboro Village

Shop the Village

Jun 1, 2019 - Jun 2, 2019

Ottawa Italian Week Festival

Jun 6, 2019 - Jun 16, 2019
National Doughnut Day

National Doughnut Day

Jun 7, 2019

Ottawa Fringe Festival

Jun 13, 2019 - Jun 23, 2019

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Latest Industry News

Ontario

Investing In Cultural Tourism Across Ontario

May 23, 2019   |   Festival and Event Industry   Industry News   Tourism Industry

Ontario

Celebrate Ontario Program Creates Jobs and Supports Local Tourism

May 17, 2019   |   Festival and Event Industry   Industry News   Tourism Industry

Ottawa Tourism Awards celebrate tourism leaders

Apr 26, 2019   |   Industry News   Tourism Industry

Hobin Architecture Inc. Sponsors Main Stage at Ottawa Grassroots

Apr 11, 2019   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News   Ottawa Festivals News

In the Media

Ottawa music strategy a sound plan for economic growth, backers say

Apr 11, 2018   |   OBJ

Are you asking too much of your volunteers?

Jan 9, 2018   |   InitLive blog

The New Rules of Event Safety: Five Experts Weigh in

Jan 9, 2018   |   Event Marketer

Canada Dance Festival suspended due to funding shortfall

Dec 13, 2017   |   Ottawa Citizen

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