2008 Ottawa Folk Festival - A Party for the People
Music, Art, Culture, Solidarity
August 14-17, 2008 - Britannia Park
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A word about us
The Ottawa Folk Festival is held in the middle of August in beautiful Britannia Park in Ottawa's west end. The Festival has been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Ontario Festivals" by Festival & Events Ontario. Our 2008 festival will be held from Thursday August 14th to Sunday August 17th.
Getting to the Festival
By public transportation - OC TRANSPO
OC Transpo has regular routes you can use to get to Britannia Park. Route 18 will have additional buses running during peak times throughout the Festival. In addition, routes 85 & 97 can be used to get to the Festival site. OC Transpo also provides an online travel planner which gives detailed point-to-point information for getting to and from Britannia Park from your location.
There will be no direct shuttle bus service this year, a change from information we had previously posted here. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience that may have caused.
By bike
Our site at Britannia Park is situated right on the Ottawa River bike path. Our hassle-free, secure bike lock-up area will have you out of your helmet and enjoying the festival in no time.
By car
As our festival site is at a City park, paid parking is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. We strongly recommend that you leave your car at home if you are able to. If not, we encourage you to arrive early to avoid disappointment. For guaranteed parking, please purchase an advance pass through the Folk Festival office at 613-230-8234 (after June 30, 2008). Only 200 are available, so get yours early.
The Ottawa Folk Festival features:
- A beautiful Main Stage
- 7 simultaneous daytime stages
- Environmental workshops at our EnviroTent
- Family Area with loads of activities for everyone
- Vendors offering handmade crafts, instruments and top quality fair trade products.
- Food Court with mouth-watering ethnic and festive foods
- Jaw-dropping sunsets and an enormous extended family
Directions to Britannia Park (Ottawa Folk Festival Site)
Link to Google Map
Ottawa Folk Festival Hours
Thursday/Friday
Gates open at 5 p.m. Music from 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday
Britannia Park: Gates open at 10:30 a.m. Music from 11:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Sunday
Britannia Park: Gates open at 10:30 a.m. Music from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Accommodations
Brookstreet Hotel is proud to be the Ottawa Folk Festival's Official Festival Hotel. Combine the fun and relaxed ambience of the festival with Brookstreet's contemporary luxury for an unforgettable Ottawa Folk Festival experience!
This two-night package is available from August 14 to 17, 2008:
- Two night's luxury accommodation during the Ottawa Folk Festival
- Two weekend festival passes
- Access to our state-of-the-art Flex Fitness Studio with steam rooms, whirlpools, indoor and outdoor swimming pools
- Complimentary parking in our secure underground garage
Deluxe room $219, King Balcony $259, Junior Suite $279, Master Suite with Jacuzzi and balcony $419.
CALL TO BOOK: 613.271.1800 or (toll-free) 1.888.826.2220
All rates are per person, based on double occupancy; taxes and DMF are additional; some restrictions apply; available only from August 14 to 17, 2008.
Shuttle Bus - A Folk Festival shuttle bus will be running throughout the Festival for performers. The shuttle is also available for other Brookstreet Hotel guests as space permits (performers and their instruments/gear have first priority.)
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Camping
Festival goers can also camp at the Ottawa Municipal Campground (mention us and you’ll get a 10% discount!). For reservations and more information call (613) 828-6632.
