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Two Rivers Wine Fest kicks off three-day event in Ottawa

Event featuring wine vendors, live music continues in Jordan block

By Shaw Local News Network
David Battistelli enjoys a glass of wine and watches the entertainment on the main stage at downtown Ottawa's Jordan block during the first day of Wine Fest on Friday, June 3, 2022. The festival continues through Sunday.

David Battistelli enjoys a glass of wine and watches the entertainment on the main stage at downtown Ottawa's Jordan block during the first day of Wine Fest on Friday, June 3, 2022. The festival continues through Sunday. (Tom Sistak for Shaw Media)

The Two Rivers Wine Fest began Friday at the Jordan block in downtown Ottawa. The event will continue through Sunday.

Festivities begin at noon Saturday and run to 9 p.m., with Sanor performing again along with Nick Leet of High on Stress, the Aaron Kelly Trio, Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts and Back Yard Tire Fire closing out the day. Sunday will start at noon but end at 5 p.m. with music provided by Senor, KevinRoyK, Daniel Wilkins and the Dan Hubbard Band.

Laurie Smudzinski of August Hill Winery pours a sample of wine for a customer Friday, June 3, 2022, at Wine Fest in Ottawa. The festival runs through Sunday.

Laurie Smudzinski of August Hill Winery pours a sample of wine for a customer Friday, June 3, 2022, at Wine Fest in Ottawa. The festival runs through Sunday. (Tom Sistak for Shaw Media)

Fred and Debbie Kloese find a relaxing spot to enjoy their wine Friday, June 3, 2022, at Wine Fest in Ottawa.

Fred and Debbie Kloese find a relaxing spot to enjoy their wine Friday, June 3, 2022, at Wine Fest in Ottawa. (Tom Sistak for Shaw Media)

The Noon Rotary Club’s Craig Emmett grills ears of corn for Wine Fest attendees to enjoy with their wine Friday, June 3, 2022, during opening night of the festival in downtown Ottawa. The event runs through Sunday.

The Noon Rotary Club’s Craig Emmett grills ears of corn for Wine Fest attendees to enjoy with their wine Friday, June 3, 2022, during opening night of the festival in downtown Ottawa. The event runs through Sunday. (Tom Sistak for Shaw Media)

Lucas Sanor entertains on the saxophone while the crowd of wine lovers relaxes Friday, June 3, 2022, at Wine Fest in Ottawa. The festival runs through Sunday.

Lucas Sanor entertains on the saxophone while the crowd of wine lovers relaxes Friday, June 3, 2022, at Wine Fest in Ottawa. The festival runs through Sunday. (Tom Sistak for Shaw Media)