Ottawa’s Premier Specialty Coffee Festival
Coffee Right YOW brings together the best local and out of town roasters, food vendors, and makers for a one‑day celebration of specialty coffee culture in Ottawa’s historic Parkdale Market.
And the best part, it’s completely FREE to enter and sample from over 20 roasters and more than 20 food vendors and makers.
There is an optional $5 ticket (launching in June) that enters you into a bunch of sponsored raffle prizes and 100% of ticket sales will be donated to the Semilla Coffee Farmer Fund, which donates micro, non-repayable loans to farmers between crops.
Roaster Line-Up
We have curated a special line up of some the best and most exciting roasters from across Ontario, Quebec and the East Coast. Coffee lovers are not going to be disappointed!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Looking to support the festival, please check out our sponsorship package for exciting sponsorship opportunities on Ottawa’s biggest coffee stage. Your brand could be showcased right alongside national sponsors and established Canadian roasters, to a large and broad audience!
And a big thanks to our sponsors who have already signed on! Check them out below!
Vendor Applications
While vendor spots are limited, there are still openings for traceable coffee roasters, food vendors, and makers. Priority will be given to established roasters with traceable roasting and unique offerings. And priority will be given to food vendors and makers who are coffee adjacent (such as ceramists who make coffee gear) or who can come up with a coffee themed product for the festival (such as espresso infused sausages or coffee soaps). Vendor Applications Open Mid-May!
Festival Features
Cuppings/Samplings
Roasters from across Canada will be sampling their best and brightest coffees, and you can take your favourites home (bring a big bag, or buy a Coffee Right YOW tote, you’re gonna have a lot of favourites).
One of our sponsors, Semilla Coffee, will also be hosting their own guided cupping (tastings) tent, where they will also discuss the importance of building equitable and sustainable relationships with coffee producers.
Check the link below for their cupping and discussion schedule.
Brewhaha Comp
Sign up at the link below or at the Info/Merch tent on the day of the event, for our free to enter Brewhaha Comp (limited spots), where competitors are given random kitchen gear they’ll need to use to brew the best cup!
Or just come cheer on the competitors and our celebrity judges. The winner will take a sweet prize and best of all, bragging rights as the MacGyver of coffee.
The Competition starts around 11 am on the park stage.
Performers
Keep an eye on our schedule to see the performers and events we have planned on the park stage!
Media Contact
Media and influencers looking for pre-event, or day of event support, please get in touch.
We can help coordinate interviews or content collaborations before the event. And on the day of the event, we will have an on-site media liaison to serve as a guide and coordinator for content/interviews with roasters.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for pals to come hang for the day and help out! There are some fun volunteer opportunities like working the barista bar, merch/info tent, accessibility guides, media liaisons and more. Volunteers will also receive a little thank you swag bag to take home!
Accessibility Plan
Coffee Right YOW is an event built for everyone. Please refer to our accessibility plan below and don’t hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
Newsletter
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Quality sips, all day long!
Quality sips, all day long. 