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This is where you will find everything you need to know about attending the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival: schedule, site logistics, getting to the festival, and much more.2011 Entertainment Line-up
2011 FREE Entertainment line-up:
Friday, June 17 - 5:00 p.m. - Liquid Lounge Stage - The Dunn Boys
Friday, June 17 - 7:00 p.m. - Royal Oak Main Tent Stage - The Stanfields
Friday, June 17 - 8:00 p.m. - Royal Oak Main Tent Stage - The Trews
Saturday, June 18 - 11:00 am - Liquid Lounge Stage - Amos The Transparent
Saturday, June 18 - 1:00 pm - Liquid Lounge Stage - Ash Koley
Saturday, June 18 - 2:15 pm - Liquid Lounge Stage - San Sebastian
Saturday, June 18 - 4:00 pm - Liquid Lounge Stage - Jim Bryson
Saturday, June 18 - 6:00 pm - Royal Oak Main Tent Stage - Steven Page
Sunday, June 19 - 11:00 am - Royal Main Tent Stage - Lafleche Dumais
Sunday, June 19 - 12:00 noon - Liquid Lounge Stage - Chris MacLean
Sunday, June 19 - 1:30 pm - Liquid Lounge Stage - Silver Creek
Sunday, June 19 - 3:15 pm - Liquid Lounge Stage - Monkey Junk
**All times are subject to change.
Roving Weekend Entertainment
Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers
Fana Soro
501st Legion: Vader’s Fist
Weekend House DJ:DJ Juchi
Craz-E-Crew BMX demos all weekend!
Tim Hortons Children's Area
2011 Entertainment Line-up!
Tim Hortons Children’s Area
Saturday, June 18
10:00 am - Chris Pilsworth - Magician
11:00 am - Little Ray's Reptiles
12:00 pm - Spartacat
1:00 pm - Lil John
2:00 pm - Radical Science
2:45 pm - Circus Montreal- Balloon Sculptor, Clowns
3:30 pm - Chris Pilsworth - Magician
4:30 pm - Little Ray's Reptiles
Sunday, June 19
10:00 am - Little Ray's Reptiles
11:00 am - Circus Montreal- Balloon Sculptor, Clowns
12:00 pm - Riley Raccoon
1:00 pm - Lil John
2:00 pm - Radical Science
2:45 pm - Chris Pilsworth - Magician
3:45 pm - Little Ray's Reptiles
Location/Parking Info
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is held at Mooney's Bay Park on Riverside Drive. View map.
Off-Site Parking & OC Transpo Shuttle Busses
There is free off-site parking and OC Transpo Shuttle Busses. The shuttle stops are at the Rideau Centre/Mackenzie King Bridge Upper Deck, with stops at Metcalfe& Albert, Bronson & Somerset and at Carleton University Lot #7 (Bronson & University). Free off-site parking is available at Carleton University Lot #7, and the Canada Post Headquarters (Riverside Drive & Heron Rd). On Festival weekend, please visit www.octranspo.com, or phone 613-741-4390 for full schedule details.
Ottawa Citizen Bicycle Parking
Free bicycle parking is available on site courtesy of the Ottawa Citizen. Help us help the environment and consider riding your bike to this year’s festival.
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON SITE
Alcohol is only allowed in the designated beer garden and main tent area. No alcohol is permitted in the team tent area or anywhere else in Mooney's Bay Park.
NO SMOKING ALLOWED ON SITE
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is proud to be a non-smoking event. No smoking on festival grounds - we all share the same air!
NO BBQs ALLOWED ON SITE
FESTIVAL MAP: Click here to view the 2011 Festival Site Map
EcoLogo Certified Event
ECOLOGOTM CERTIFIED EVENT
It isn’t easy being green, but North America’s largest dragon boat festival has attained EcoLogo certification for the second consecutive year to help preserve Mooney’s Bay Park.
What does EcoLogo certification of the festival mean?
EcoLogo provides assurance that an event bearing its certification mark meets stringent standards of environmental leadership. Last year, the THODBF became the first festival in the world to attain EcoLogo certification under its standards for Events. The festival has once again met the Program’s strict criteria in a variety of categories including material, waste, energy, and transportation and it will undergo an on-site audit to ensure compliance.
THODBF’s greening initiatives include:
• providing recycling stations for festival-goers;
• the RBC Blue Water Project Hydration Station, which allows people to re-fill personal water bottles;
• the Ottawa Citizen secured bike parking area; and
• shuttle services from Downtown to Mooney’s Bay Park provided by OC Transpo, among others.
More about EcoLogo:
EcoLogo is a third-party, multi-attribute eco-labeling program approved by the Global Ecolabelling Network, an international association of eco-labeling programs, as meeting the ISO 14024 standard. Originally formed in 1988 by the Canadian Federal Government and now managed by TerraChoice, EcoLogo is one of the most recognizable eco-labels in North America. In 2010, the Program became part of the UL global network, significantly expanding its reach as a leading certifier of the world’s most sustainable products.
For more information about EcoLogo visit www.ecologo.org.
Festival FAQs
Is there a fee to attend the festival? No, there is no site admission fee and it is open to the public.
Is there entertainment on site? Please visit the Entertainment section for the 2011 Entertainment Line-up and check back soon for 2012!
Is this a family event? Yes, we offer various family/children focused activities including the Tim Hortons Children’s Area and Roving Entertainment including a Children’s Area Stage. Past entertainers have included Chris Pilsworth, Little Ray’s Reptiles, Radical Science and Circus Montreal. Please visit the Live Entertainment section for a complete list of the 2011 FREE children's entertainment line-up
Where can I park? Parking info can be found here.
Can I park my bicycle on site? Free bicycle parking is available on site with the Ottawa Citizen. Help us help the environment and consider riding your bike to this year’s festival.
Can I bring my dog? Unfortunately Mooney's Bay Park is a dog-free zone.
Is there somewhere I can put my stuff during the day? No, unfortunately there are no lockers available on site. We recommend leaving all valuables at home.
When does the racing start? Races begin at 8:00am and will finish up around 6pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday.
What happens if it starts raining? The festival and racing will go ahead if it is raining. Generally, the only time the racing is postponed is if lightning or high winds occur.
Where is the best view of the races? Bleachers will be available on the beach area near the finish line to allow spectators an opportunity to view the entire race from start to finish.
When are the Opening Ceremonies? The Opening Ceremonies will be held at approximately 12:00pm in the Main Tent on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012. Entertainment and dragon boating traditions will be a part of this ceremony.
When are the Award Ceremonies? The awards will be given out throughout the day on Saturday and final awards will be given out on Sunday evening during the Closing Ceremony (around 5pm).
Will there be food and refreshments available on site? Yes, numerous food vendors offer a variety of food and beverages throughout the weekend from breakfast to dinner. The Royal Oak Pubs Beer Garden is also complete with a stage offering beverages and local entertainment. Please visit our Vendors page for a complete list of participating concessionaires.
Is there an ATM available on site? Yes, an ATM is available on site in the exhibitor area.
Is there a lost and found on site? All lost and found items should be taken to the Info Tent on site. Following the event, please contact the festival office for any lost items.
