Go-to guide for the Grey Cup Festival and the 105th Grey Cup
Posted Nov 21, 2017 03:48:54 PM.
Last Updated Nov 24, 2017 05:21:10 AM.
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The 105th Grey Cup features the Calgary Stampeders and the Toronto Argonauts. The big game will take place at TD Place at 6:30 PM on Sunday, November 26th.
However, there’s lots to do before kick-off in and around Ottawa. To get you up-to-speed with all things Grey Cup, 1310 NEWS has a guide to all the festivities and events.
Wednesday, November 22nd:
Grey Cup Festival Street Party
Free outdoor entertainment, food, music, merchandise stands, autograph sessions, and games.
Location: Aberdeen Square at Lansdowne Park
Time: November 22nd-26th
Cost: Free
Thursday, November 23rd:
Concert Series presented by TD with JJ Shiplett, The Washboard Union and Juno award winner Jess Moskaluke
Location: TD Place Arena
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: $45 per day or $105 for a three-day pass.
RNation party
Ottawa Redblacks join Canadian singers and songwriters for great food and music
Location: Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park
Time: 12pm-4pm depending on the day from the 23rd-25th
Cost: $10 per day or $30 for a three-day pass
Capital Pride Grey Cup Party
Ottawa’s LGBTQ and Grey Cup community unite. Queer Mafia is hosting the event.
Location: Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $9
CFL Awards and Rev-up Party
Awards show with food and live entertainment
Location: Shaw Centre (downtown Ottawa)
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $300
Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum
Vintage jerseys, memorabilia, and pieces of Canada’s football past and present.
Location: TD Place Arena Concourse
Time: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. from the 23rd-25th
Cost: Free
Friday, November 24th:
CFLAA Legends Luncheon
Mix and mingle with CFL legends while hearing about the game they played.
Location: Shaw Centre (downtown Ottawa)
Time: 11 a.m.
Cost: $85 per person for a table of 10, $100 per person.
Calgary Grey Cup Committee breakfast
Enjoy a free pancake and sausage breakfast from the Calgary Grey Committee.
Location: Aberdeen Square at Lansdowne Park
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the 24th-25th
Cost: Free
Concert Series #2 presented by TD with Dwayne Gretzky, Reuben and the Dark and Sloan
Location: TD Place Arena
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: $45 per day or $105 for a three-day pass.
Saturday, November 25th:
Gridiron Gals Women’s Event
The best of the best in the CFL teach you a thing or two about what it’s like to play in Canada’s pro football league with interactive drills and games.
Location: Shaw Centre (downtown Ottawa)
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Concert Series #3 presented by TD with April Wine and Trooper
Location: TD Place Arena
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: $45 per day or $105 for a three-day pass.
Sunday, November 26th
Grey Cup tailgate party
With your Grey Cup ticket, join in on food, music, and fun
Location: Lawn at Lansdowne Park
Time: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free with your Grey Cup ticket
VIP Tailgate Party
Join the party inside the Aberdeen Pavilion before the big game.
Location: Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park
Time: 12 p.m.
Cost: $150
If you want to check out how to get to the 105th Grey Cup and Grey Cup Festival, check out our separate transit game plan article here.
You can also check out the official site of the 105th Grey Cup and Grey Cup Festival here.
