You may have seen the alluring posters. You know the ones: Bright colours? Flashy neon signs pasted on buildings across Ottawa’s core?? You know them, I’m sure you do. The words “I GET OFF” in a large stadium-light font should come to mind.
In blue, orange, yellow and green: I GET OFF
And what exactly are these suggestive posters all about? Upon a closer gander, I read that these seductively sleazy posters are advertisements for the Ottawa Folk Festival. (Get it? O.F.F.)
Located in Britannia Park, the Ottawa Folk Festival is a three day event, which serves as a celebration of the arts. From August 13-15, Ottawa residents are invited to enjoy a range of eclectic music, as well as visual and performing arts. Musical Acts include, Ottawa’s own The Acorn, as well as other Canadian acts including: Rock Central Plaza, and Jim Bryson and the Weakerthans. Click here the complete list of artists.
I’ve never been to OFF, but this looks like another fun festival the city has to offer! Be sure to check it out!
Hi Laura: Just to correct the dates: It’s August 13-15. If you see a guy wearing a “nerdy and flirty” shirt made by performer Coco Love Alcorn, please come up and say hi!
OFF board member Bob LeDrew
Thank you for the correction! I’m looking forward to the event and will definitely keep my eyes peeled for a guy wearing a “nerdy and flirty” shirt. Haha!
Are you going Laura? I want to go. Folk music ftw!!