On-Site Attractions
CHEO Foundation
Ottawa Bluesfest is once again proud to partner with CHEO to support pediatric care in our community. Join us for CHEO Night on July 12, headlined by the Grammy-nominated group, The Lumineers.
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Festivalgoers can support the Kids These Days campaign by making donations online or at point-of-sale locations across the festival grounds. Be sure to visit the CHEO booth to learn more about the important work CHEO is doing for children and families in our region.
Don’t miss your chance to explore the festival, enjoy the music, and make a meaningful difference in our community.
Learn more about the Kids These Days campaign here.
Casa Loco Cantina
Join us at Casa Loco, Ottawa Bluesfest’s Mexican cantina bar! Located on Wellington Street next to the Merchandise Tent, Casa Loco is your destination for a good time at the festival this July.
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Meet up with friends on the colourful patio, enjoy a tasty margarita and grab some dinner from a local food truck. Casa Loco Cantina is the perfect spot to party with friends or lounge with great views of the stage and video screens!
Crazy Horse Saloon
The Crazy Horse Stonegrill Steakhouse & Saloon team are bringing the party. The Crazy Horse Saloon will be located near the Lebreton Stage and will be one of the festival’s hot spots…
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…to meet up with friends.
You can chill on the Fireball Patio with drink offerings by Fireball Whisky, Coors Light & more. Inside, DJs will be spinning all your favourite jams. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Crazy Horse party without the mechanical bull! See you this summer for an epic celebration.
The Motel Bar
Welcome to The Motel Bar, your go-to retro hangout at Ottawa Bluesfest! Conveniently located right as you walk through the Main Gates, it’s the ultimate meeting point to kick off your night.
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Just look for the bright neon sign in the sky, and you’ve arrived. Grab a refreshing Aperol Spritz, catch up with friends, and check in for a great view of the show!
The Fort
Meet up at The Fort, a central landmark right beside the Canadian War Museum. It’s a great spot to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy a variety of festival activities.
Circle K
Circle K is rolling into festival season with the ultimate pit stop for snacks, drinks, and good vibes. Swing by the Circle K pop-up shop, located next to the The Motel Bar as you enter the main gates…
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… to cool off in the lounge area under shaded umbrellas, snap a few photos, and stock up on crowd-favourite candy, refreshments, and festival favourites. Don’t forget to grab a Circle K Froster, the icy cold, fabulously flavoured refreshment you already know and love before heading back into the action.
Coors Light
Come and check out the Coors Light Mega Fridge for your chance to win some cool prizes! Festival-goers will have the chance to pull open one of three sets of doors on the Mega Fridge, in hopes of finding a winner!
Fireball
Hey Ottawa Bluesfest! Ignite the Night with Fireball Canada. Challenge your friends to Cornhole, snap some photos, and turn up the heat before the show. Find us at the Fireball activation tents…
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…and join the party.
Stop by the Fireball activation tents, the Crazy Horse Patio, and the Fireball Bar for games, photo opportunities, and our featured summer cocktail: the Dragonade. Be sure to spin the Fireball prize wheel for a chance to win drink coupons and exclusive Fireball swag. Whether you’re gearing up for your favourite artist or keeping the energy going between sets, Fireball is bringing the heat all festival long.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
Visit the Hard Rock booth at Ottawa Bluesfest to meet our team, win prizes, get exclusive giveaways, and shop iconic Rock Shop merchandise. Discover the Hard Rock Ottawa…
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vibe and sign up for Unity rewards.
Stop by for your chance to win prizes, grab exclusive giveaways, and explore merchandise from the legendary Rock Shop, right on site at Bluesfest. Chat with our team and get a feel for everything Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa has to offer, from gaming and dining to live entertainment and more. You can also sign up for Unity by Hard Rock, our global rewards program designed to elevate every visit.
Little Victories Coffee Roasters
Typical festival coffee? Not exactly our favourite. However, this year we’ve partnered with Little Victories Coffee Roasters, who will be serving up exceptional coffee and espresso martinis…
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straight from their own custom-built shipping container.
This Ottawa favourite is bringing their passion for elevating coffee culture straight to the festival grounds. Whether you need a freshly brewed batch coffee or a perfectly crafted espresso martini to toast the evening headliners, they have you covered.
Stop by to meet the LVC team to grab a coffee between sets!
Mary Brown’s Chicken
Craving some Mary Brown’s Chicken at the festival? We are serving made-from-scratch favourites daily, with fun activities and giveaways near the LeBreton Stage beside the Crazy Horse Saloon.
Poster Gallery
Start or grow your Ottawa Bluesfest Commemorative Poster collection at the Germotte Poster Gallery, located inside the Canadian War Museum lobby, where limited-edition festival…
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…art awaits you.
Browse this showcase to find the ultimate addition to your walls, featuring select artist-signed memorabilia with proceeds supporting the Blues in the Schools program. Before you head out, be sure to ask the team about professional custom framing opportunities through Germotte Photo & Framing Studio to beautifully preserve your new piece of festival history.
RBC
Play for your chance to win with RBCxMusic!
Scan the QR code at our activation in The Fort to play RBCxMusic Flipside — our exclusive mobile matching game. Test your memory and you…
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…could win Concert Cash® & more. Beat the heat between sets. Come to play, stay for the vibes.
SFR Whisky Chapel
The SFR Whisky Chapel by Ottawa’s award-winning distillery isn’t your average place of worship. Stop by to make a vow to better cocktails, better stories, better company, and maybe a little…
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…bit of mischief. Inspired by SFR’s Rebel spirit, the Chapel blends humour, storytelling, and community into a quick, memorable stop at Ottawa Bluesfest. Guests can learn about SFR Distillery, join the Legendary Club, and discover why Ottawa’s award-winning distillery is quickly becoming one of the city’s favourite gathering places.
Sleepwell Big Chill
Unwind at the Sleepwell Big Chill, your festival oasis featuring lounge chairs, lawn games, a beverage bar, and front-row views of the river and stunning sunsets…
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This hangout offers the perfect escape to recharge your batteries or keep the party going between sets. Here is what’s waiting for you:
- The SPIN Stage: Catch talented DJs spinning tracks every day.
- Vibe & Recharge: Kick back, grab a drink, and soak in the atmosphere.
Whether you’re looking to dance into the evening or just take a breather, make sure to find your way to the festival’s coolest getaway
Sunrise Records
As Canada’s Record Store, Sunrise Records is excited to be setting up a tent on Wellington St. as the official Ottawa Bluesfest music vendor! We’ll have a wide selection of records and CDs from…
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…many of this year’s performers in addition to bestsellers and new releases also found in our stores. Be sure to stop by, meet our rockin’ team and pick up the album of your old favourites and new discoveries you jammed with this summer at Ottawa Bluesfest.
WaterAid Refill Stations
Stay hydrated with our free refill stations…and support something bigger. Swing by any WaterAid refill station to top up your water bottle and keep the good vibes flowing. Then, if you’re inspired…
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…scan the QR code to learn more about helping bring clean water to communities around the world like Dylan’s!
Refill. Refresh. Give clean water a future. Learn more at wateraid.org/ca