O-YA's 5th Annual Summer Block Party
Saturday, June 10; 11 am - 2 pm
O-YA's Summer Block Party is BACK and better than ever! Working in partnership with O-YA's Youth Advisory Committee, we've got LOTS of fun activities planned for all ages. Keep reading for details!
This year, O-YA's Summer Block Party has joined forces with Osgoode PorchFest (OPF) to create the OPF Block Party Edition! Combining these two amazing events makes for a truly spectacular day in Osgoode Village! Learn more about PorchFest on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/osgoodeporchfest
This year, O-YA's Summer Block Party has joined forces with Osgoode PorchFest (OPF) to create the OPF Block Party Edition! Combining these two amazing events makes for a truly spectacular day in Osgoode Village! Learn more about PorchFest on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/osgoodeporchfest
2023 O-YA's Summer Block Party Schedule of Events
Live Entertainment Stage: 11 am - 2 pm
11 am - 12:30 pm: Spencer Scharf
A mix of classic and modern country on guitar and banjo.
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Grenville Gremlins, Kemptville Square Dancing Group
For more information visit sites.google.com/site/grenvillegremlins09/home
Cost: FREE
Wild West FUN!: 11 am - 2 pm
Cactus themed ring toss, mining for gold and Wild West photo booth
Cost: FREE
City of Ottawa Recreation Department Outdoor Games: 11 am - 2 pm
Cost: FREE
Ally's Hair Braiding: 11 am - 2 pm
Select from 5 different hairstyles and have your hair braided in under 15 minutes! Learn more about Ally's Braids on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/allysbraids
Cost: $10 - $20* dependent on style choice
Sign up for a time slot at the start of Block Party so you don't have to wait in line
*Cash only
Henna Tattoos: 11 am - 2 pm
Choose a beautiful henna design from a large selection of options.
Cost: $10 (small design), $15 (medium design) or $20 (large design)*
*Cash only
Funlight Outdoor Laser Tag: 11 am - 2 pm
Outdoor laser tag course in the field behind O-YA from Funlight Laser Tag. Learn more at: www.funlight.ca
Cost: FREE
Councillor Darouze Annual FREE BBQ: 11 am
Hot dogs, balloon buskers, miniature horses and an Osgoode Firestation truck.
Cost: FREE
Kevin Smith Magic Strolling Magic Show: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
FREE! Kevin Smith, who goes by the stage name “Mr. Smith,” is one of Ottawa’s most entertaining up and coming illusionists. His passion for magic shines through in every performance, as he dazzles the mind and has his audience roll with laughter throughout his shows. At the Summer Block Party, Mr. Smith will be performing close up magic right in front of your eyes with his strolling show. Learn more about Kevin Smith at: https://www.kevinsmithmagic.com/
Cost: FREE
Community Information Booths: 11 am - 2 pm
Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective (ROYMHC), Nepean, Rideau, Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) and the Osgoode Library.
11 am - 12:30 pm: Spencer Scharf
A mix of classic and modern country on guitar and banjo.
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Grenville Gremlins, Kemptville Square Dancing Group
For more information visit sites.google.com/site/grenvillegremlins09/home
Cost: FREE
Wild West FUN!: 11 am - 2 pm
Cactus themed ring toss, mining for gold and Wild West photo booth
Cost: FREE
City of Ottawa Recreation Department Outdoor Games: 11 am - 2 pm
Cost: FREE
Ally's Hair Braiding: 11 am - 2 pm
Select from 5 different hairstyles and have your hair braided in under 15 minutes! Learn more about Ally's Braids on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/allysbraids
Cost: $10 - $20* dependent on style choice
Sign up for a time slot at the start of Block Party so you don't have to wait in line
*Cash only
Henna Tattoos: 11 am - 2 pm
Choose a beautiful henna design from a large selection of options.
Cost: $10 (small design), $15 (medium design) or $20 (large design)*
*Cash only
Funlight Outdoor Laser Tag: 11 am - 2 pm
Outdoor laser tag course in the field behind O-YA from Funlight Laser Tag. Learn more at: www.funlight.ca
Cost: FREE
Councillor Darouze Annual FREE BBQ: 11 am
Hot dogs, balloon buskers, miniature horses and an Osgoode Firestation truck.
Cost: FREE
Kevin Smith Magic Strolling Magic Show: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
FREE! Kevin Smith, who goes by the stage name “Mr. Smith,” is one of Ottawa’s most entertaining up and coming illusionists. His passion for magic shines through in every performance, as he dazzles the mind and has his audience roll with laughter throughout his shows. At the Summer Block Party, Mr. Smith will be performing close up magic right in front of your eyes with his strolling show. Learn more about Kevin Smith at: https://www.kevinsmithmagic.com/
Cost: FREE
Community Information Booths: 11 am - 2 pm
Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective (ROYMHC), Nepean, Rideau, Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) and the Osgoode Library.
'Wild West' Theme Baking Contest: 11 am - 1 pm
A fan favourite at O-YA's Summer Block Party is always our Baking Contest. Volunteer bakers (Could you be one of them? It's easy and free to sign up!) make a batch of baking following each year's theme. Then, all the baking is presented under our Contest Tent during the Block Party. Block Party participants and Guest Judges taste the baking and then winners are announced in 2 categories: Village Vote and Judge's Choice.
This year's Baking Contest theme is 'Wild West'! What does this mean? It's really up to you! Baking entries should reflect your vision of 'Wild West' (with ingredients, recipe name, taste, shape, decoration, display - the possibilities are endless). For all the details, and to sign up as a volunteer baker, please see below.
Enter in 4 easy steps:
That's it! If you have questions, please email info@o-ya.ca. Prizes for the winners!
A fan favourite at O-YA's Summer Block Party is always our Baking Contest. Volunteer bakers (Could you be one of them? It's easy and free to sign up!) make a batch of baking following each year's theme. Then, all the baking is presented under our Contest Tent during the Block Party. Block Party participants and Guest Judges taste the baking and then winners are announced in 2 categories: Village Vote and Judge's Choice.
This year's Baking Contest theme is 'Wild West'! What does this mean? It's really up to you! Baking entries should reflect your vision of 'Wild West' (with ingredients, recipe name, taste, shape, decoration, display - the possibilities are endless). For all the details, and to sign up as a volunteer baker, please see below.
Enter in 4 easy steps:
- Sign up on Eventbrite (link below)
- Bake something that falls under the general theme of 'Wild West'
- Bring your finished baking to O-YA on Saturday, June 10 no later than 11 am. Please display your baking on a tray for viewing / sampling. Please break or cut your baking into bite sized pieces for tasting.
- Create and bring a card with your baking name and description on a paper measuring 4" x 6" (be creative!)
That's it! If you have questions, please email info@o-ya.ca. Prizes for the winners!
