Ottawa BLUESFEST '26 IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
2026
2025 Online Orientation (recording on YouTube)
Reporting Procedures for Volunteers (what to do and who to speak to in a variety of situations)
Smart Serve Training (reimbursement available to qualifying volunteers)
Follow us on Instagram @ottawabluesfestvolunteers
hours of operation
July 9-19, 2026 (more information coming soon!)
Festival Hours: 5pm–11pm
Volunteer Check-In: 2pm–9:30pm
Volunteer Welcome Center & Bag Check: 2pm–11:30pm
Onsite Food Vendors: 4pm-11:00pm
Admin Office: 12pm–11:30pm
Bike Park: 3:30pm–11:30pm
Volunteer Free Show Check-in: 5pm–10:00pm
(Corner of Booth & Vimy)
Ottawa Bluesfest '26 - Appreciation
Orientation (Online) – Thursday, July 2nd at 6pm
First time volunteering? Join us for an introductory welcome where we cover the site map, volunteer check-in, and more! 2025 Recording HERE.
You will receive an email with the link to the zoom call
Volunteer Kick Off & Onsite Training – Wednesday, July 8th at 6pm
Train with your area leader and fellow volunteers to be prepared before Day 1. Join us onsite to connect with fellow volunteers, enter a draw, grab a summer treat, and relax in volunteer village. You will meet at Sirius XM tent!
Service Awards Ceremony – Invite Only
If you’re celebrating a milestone year (10, 15, 20, 25, 30) our team will be in contact about a special invitation to an afternoon tea and ceremony to celebrate your years of service.
Post-Festival Appreciation Event Details to come!
The Volunteer Team Behind Bluesfest
- Keanna Louis-Charles (she/her) musician, educator, community advocate (Volunteer Services Manager)
- Hannah Steeds (Volunteer Services Assistant)
- Jamine Ackert (Volunteer Services Assistant)
- Jason Galway (Volunteer Services IT Assistant)
Contact us!
- ottawabluesfestvolunteers
- Follow us on Instagram @volunteersofbluesfest