As June gets ready to draw to a close, you can always count on one certainty in Ottawa…a great weekend of FREE concerts presented by the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. The 2019 edition is no different, with another great lineup coming your way for the outdoor weekend concert series.
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, running June 20th to 23rd, is proud to announce the 2019 lineup presented by the Rideau Carleton Casino. Headliners for the four-day festival are Half Moon Run (20th), Alan Doyle (21st), Jess Moskaluke (22nd), and USS (23rd).Â
The best part? Admission is free for all the performances. The free concerts will take place at Mooney’s Bay each evening of the festival, set in the natural beauty of the park, on the Rideau Carleton Casino Hillside Stage. Joining the headliners will be Jacquie Neville and Vile Bodies (20th); Jane’s Party and Basic White (21st); Sacha and The Dill (22nd); and Dubé and Trails (23rd).
Every year, both public and participants enjoy the free all age shows in addition to a variety of activities including Chinese Lion Dancers, RCAF Pipes and Drums, fantastic obstacle course from OCR Acadamy, axe throwing from BATL Grounds, volleyball, tai chi, OC (Outrigger Canoe) and SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) races and demonstrations, and so much more including a massive play ground (North America’s largest) for the young and young at heart.
2019 LINEUP: Rideau Carleton Casino Hillside Stage
Thursday, June 20
9:30 Half Moon Run
8:00 Jacquie Neville
6:30 Vile Bodies
Friday, June 21
9:30 Alan Doyle
8:00 Jane’s Party
6:30 Basic White
Saturday, June 22
9:30 Jess Moskaluke
8:00 Sacha
6:30 The Dill
Sunday, June 23
8:30 USS
7:00 Dubé
5:30 Trails