AFROFESTIVAL OTTAWA 2025

Sat Sep 06 2025 at 02:00 pm to 11:00 pm UTC-04:00

2960 Riverside Drive,Ottawa,K1V 8N4,CA | Ottawa

AFROFESTIVAL OTTAWA 2025
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AFROFESTIVAL OTTAWA 2025
6TH ANNUAL AFROFESTIVAL OTTAWA 2025
Join thousands of Festival Goers for our 5th Annual Afrofestival Ottawa.
Date: Saturday September 6th and Sunday September 7th.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO MORE FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY.
YOU CAN PURCHASE FOR $30 FOR SATURDAY.
Time: 2pm to 11pm
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 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 5th 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 6th and 7th 2025.
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 2pm
-Festival ends at 11pm
-Either Rain or Sun Festival will happen so come prepared.
-There will be multiple tents for shade.
-Everyone MUST have a ticket to access the Festival Site.
-Family Friendly Festival, bring the kids to have fun.
-General Admission LIMITED FREE AMOUNT
-PLEASE NOTE ONCE FREE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT THEN THE REGULAR TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT $20 FOR EACH DAY.
-PLEASE NOTE: AS WE ARE NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE AMOUNT OF FREE TICKETS WE RELEASE IS BASED ON HOW MUCH FUNDING WE RECEIVE FOR THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL. WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO GRAB THEIR FREE TICKET ASAP.
-VIP SKIP THE LINE AND UNDER THE TENT CLOSE TO STAGE $40
-LIMITED VIP Admission TICKET (Dedicated EXPRESS ENTRANCE/EXIT for only VIP TICKET HOLDERS ONLY Paid Ticket)
-There will be a POS machine on site. (you are encouraged to bring cash)
-There will be a 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 INTO the festival site.
-There will be a 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 Artists
-After 8 pm you won't be allowed to enter the 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 in your company to become one of our sponsors? And enjoy the benefit that comes with our Sponsorship package? Please send us an email [email protected]
BECOME A VOLUNTEER:
This Festival won't be possible without the help of dedicated Volunteers. This festival is run by Volunteers. Please head to our website www.afrofestivalottawa.ca and fill out the application form.
You can also email [email protected]
ARTIST APPLICATION:
Do 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 the Application Opens.
VENDOR APPLICATION:
Are 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 the Application Opens.
Please note: All purchases are final and non-refundable
Please Note: The event schedule and lineup are subject to change without prior notice. We will do our best to keep you informed of any updates.
Check on our website for live updates: www.afrofestivalottawa.ca
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