Ottawa BLUESFEST '26 IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
2026
Youth Parental Permission Form
Code of Conduct, Harassment Policy and Terms and Conditions
Reporting Procedures for Volunteers (what to do and who to speak to in a variety of situations)
2026 Virtual Volunteer Orientation Recording
Smart Serve Training (reimbursement available to qualifying volunteers)
Follow us on Instagram @ottawabluesfestvolunteers
**You can now use your volunteer meal voucher at Mary Brown’s (by the Lebreton Stage) to get a poutine!**
hours of operation
July 9-19, 2026 (more information coming soon!)
Festival Hours: 5pm–11pm
Volunteer Check-In: 2pm–9:30pm (opening at 11am on July 19th)
Volunteer Welcome Center & Bag Check: 2pm–11:30pm
Onsite Food Vendors: 4pm-11:00pm
Admin Office: 12pm–11:30pm
Bike Park (new location in 2026 – review this diagram): 3:30pm–11:30pm (opening at 11am on July 19th)
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! 2026 Recording HERE.
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 the Lebreton Stage 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 the event 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