I worked at Bluesfest’s Little Victories, here’s how it went

A reporter shares her personal experience working a shift at the Little Victories coffee stand during the Ottawa Bluesfest. The piece reflects on the atmosphere of the festival and the challenges of working in a high-traffic event environment.
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Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr I worked at Bluesfest’s new Little Victories coffee stand. Here’s how it went For the first time, Bluesfest has its own little coffee shop. I decided to work a shift there and got a different view of the festival.
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OTTAWA -- Reporter Olivia Belovich was working in the Little Victories Coffee Roasters coffee booth at Ottawa Bluesfest at LeBreton Flats, Saturday, July 18, 2026. Photo by Ashley Fraser, Postmedia. Photo by Ashley Fraser / Postmedia Article content Walking up to the coffee stand inside Bluesfest, I tried to channel my past self.
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