Afrofestival Ottawa

Join thousands of Festival Goers for our 4th Annual Afrofestival Ottawa.
Date: Friday September 8th and Saturday September 9th.
Time: 1pm to 10pm
AfroFestival Ottawa is a free, yearly Music and Arts festival that showcases the best of African culture and entertainment in the nation’s Capital.
This festival gives all Canadians a chance to experience the beauty and wonder of African culture and expression. It promotes a sense of integration and representation for African Canadians, and celebrates a culture that is often misunderstood or undervalued.
This festival highlights local artists who struggle to find opportunities to showcase themselves in the Ottawa music scene, and provides artisans of African fashion, goods and crafts with a chance to display their wares.
We are please to inform you that this year’s Festival will feature some international artist.
ONE OF OUR INTERNATIONAL HEADLINER IS IYANYA , SENSEY, AND MANY MORE.
We strongly encourage you to get your free ticket now, Buy VIP Tickert to skip the line or get a table or booth to support this festival.
There is also a place for authentic African cuisine food vendors and restaurants to promote their businesses, sample and sell their food.
With live performances from both local and international artists, children’s activities and fashion shows, this is a festival the whole family can enjoy.
Last year was our 3rd year and was in person at Mooney’s Bay Park, Over 10,000 people attended the Festival with Positive feed back, this year we plan to make it better and bigger.
This year, we are happy to announce that we will be hosting in person festival at our well known beach in OTTAWA on September 8th and 9th 2023.
Come have fun while discovering local talents and diverse African culture at our free festival.
THINGS TO KNOW & WHAT TO EXPECT:
-2 Days Festival
-Festival gates opens at 1pm
-Festival ends at 10pm
-Either Rain or Sun Festival will happen so come prepared.
-There will be multiple tents for shade.
-Everyone MUST have a ticket to access Festival Site.
-Family Friendly Festival, bring the kids to have fun.
-General Admission FREE
-VIP SKIP THE LINE AND UNDER THE TENT CLOSE TO STAGE $20
-LIMITED VIP Admission TICKET (Dedicated EXPRESS ENTRANCE/EXIT for only VIP TICKET HOLDERS ONLY Paid Ticket)
-There will be ATM and POS machine on site. (you are encouraged to bring cash)
-There will be Restricted BEER TENT AREA for 19+ to purchase Alcoholic Beverages.
-You can book a VIP BOOTH in advance (Call/Text 6134021195), which will come with food and drinks. Close to the stage MUST be 19+
-NO FOOD or DRINKS are allowed on festival site.
-There will be full Security Check.
-There will be Different Flavors of food and food tents
-There will be an African Village section where you can buy all things African
-Washrooms on site
-Sanitizing Stations on site
-Please come ready to support Local Businesses.
-Come ready to support local Artist
-After 7pm you won’t be allowed to enter festival site, Please come early there will be lots of activities to keep you busy and entertained.
-Feel free to bring a folding chair and umbrella
-8pm no reentry.
-For more information please call/text 6134021195 or 6138799534
BECOME A SPONSOR:
Are you interested for your company to become one of our sponsors? And enjoy the benefit that comes with our Sponsorship package? Please send us an email Sponsors@afrofestottawa.live
BECOME A VOLUNTEER:
This Festival won’t be possible without the help of dedicated Volunteers. This festival is Ran by Volunteers. Please head to our website www.afrofestivalottawa.ca and fill out the application form.
You can also email volunteers@afrofestottawa.live
ARTIST APPLICATION:
You want to perform at our Festival or have any Talent you want to showcase?
please head to our website www.afrofestivalottawa.ca and fill out the application form once Application Open.
VENDOR APPLICATION:
You looking for a Vendor Stand to showcase your Business, promote your business and sell your products?
please head to our website www.afrofestivalottawa.ca and fill out the Vendor application form once Application Opens.
THIS IS A FREE FESTIVAL (General Admission) BUT PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR THE FREE TICKET LINK SO YOU CAN GET YOUR FREE TICKET TO THE FESTIVAL!!