In early May of 1985 the "Festival of Bells" was held at First St. Andrew's Church in London, Ontario. As a result of that festival the Ontario Guild of English Handbell Ringers was founded!
Help us celebrate "40 years of Fantastic Festival Fun!" at
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at Mohawk College in Hamilton
Our last Festival - "It's About Time" Festival 2023
Preparing for the Festival
Is my OGEHR membership up to date?
- Only OGEHR members can register for the festival.
- Membership is due by October 15 each year.
- Links to Joining OGEHR / Renewing OGEHR Membership:
Do I have the music I need?
When do I register?
- Registration opens January 1, 2025
- The Early-bird option is available until February 28, 2025.
- Registration closes April 15, 2025.
What level am I playing?
- Copper A
- Copper B
- Bronze
What type of registration do I need to fill out?
- Ringer
- Lone Ringer
- Choir Director
- Youth Ringer
- Chaperone / Observer
What meal option do I want?
- Friday, Saturday - All meals
- Ringer / Lone Ringer / Choir Director - Early bird $365 / $390 after February 28, 2025.
- Youth Ringer / Chaperone / Observer - Early bird $300 / $325 after February 28, 2025.
- Friday, Saturday - NO meals
- Ringer / Lone Ringer / Choir Director - Early bird $205 / $230 after February 28, 2025.
- Youth Ringer / Chaperone / Observer - Early bird $140 / $165 after February 28, 2025.
- Friday, Saturday - Lunch and Dinner (Provide your own breakfast in your room.)
- Ringer / Lone Ringer / Choir Director - Early bird $335 / $360 after February 28, 2025.
- Youth Ringer / Chaperone / Observer - Early bird $270 / $295 after February 28, 2025.
- Friday OR Saturday - One Day Participant
- All Meals - Early bird $185 / $200 after February 28, 2025.
- Lunch & Dinner - Early bird $160 / $175 after February 28, 2025.
- No Meals - Early bird $100 / $115 after February 28, 2025.
- Note: An optional Thursday evening Annual Meeting Box Dinner will be available for purchase at the registration.
- Registration closes April 15, 2025.
Am I staying at Mohawk College Residence or commuting?
- A promo code will be provided if you would like to stay on site at the Mohawk Conference Residence. Each room is a suite with two bedrooms and a kitchenette. $129.95 + tax a night. Have a look!
- Parking passes can be purchased in advance for the festival if you are commuting.
When do I choose my workshops?
- Workshops are chosen after registering for the festival.
Should I apply for a festival Bursary?
- A limited number of bursaries are available to those who have a need. An online application may be filled out.
- Applications are due by November 30, 2024
- Apply Now
Do I want to apply to play with the Gold Choir?
- For those who would like a challenge, the opportunity to apply to the Gold Choir is available. You can fill out an online application and you will need your choir director to fill out an online recommendation.
Is my group playing a Mini Ring performance?
- Every festival a number of groups from around the province perform for the participants in the festival. It is exciting to see the talent of our members! Show us your stuff!
- Apply Now
What if I have more questions?
- Attend the Festival Roundtable Zoom session on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 9am. Watch for the link in the Email Tree
- Email Rob Cairns festivalchair@ogehr.ca