River City Roots Festival
19th Annual River City Roots Fest:
August 22-23, 2025 in Downtown Missoula
Produced by the Downtown Missoula Partnership as Missoula’s signature celebration, the River City Roots Festival has quickly risen to the top of Western Montana’s must-see-list.
Recognized as the 2009 Montana Tourism Event of the Year, River City Roots Fest draws more than 15,000 individuals to the heart of Downtown Missoula for a variety of fun activities and exceptional music. This two-day FREE festival features first-class art and entertainment for both residents and visitors.
With live performances on a big stage on West Main Street, a fine art show, entertainment for children and families, and a 4-Mile run through the heart of Missoula, Roots Fest brings a weekend of family fun to the heart of the community.
For more detailed information, check out our River City Roots Festival website!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 TITLE & MAIN STAGE SPONSORS!
2025 Schedule
For more detailed information, check out our River City Roots Festival website!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
- 12:30pm – Kids Rock Bands
- 2:30pm – Lena Marie Schiffer Duo
- 4:30pm – Martha Scanlon and Jon Neufeld
- 6:30pm – Pixie & the Partygrass Boys
- 8:30pm – Big Richard
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
- 12:30pm – Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders
- 2:30pm – Big Sky Mudflaps
- 4:30pm – Jake Leg
- 6:30pm – The Fretliners
- 8:30pm – Kyle Tuttle Band
THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN STAGE SPONSORS
FAMILY ROOTS FESTIVAL
Looking for the perfect kid-friendly event during Roots Festival? Well look no further. Family Roots Fest takes place in Caras Park on September 7th from 10 AM – 2 PM and has a wide range of kid-friendly activities that are perfect for all ages. From exotic animals, to obstacle courses, to guitar lessons, to bean bag tosses, Family Roots Fest has it all.
2025 Activity Providers – COMING SOON!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 FAMILY ROOTS FEST SPONSORS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025 – 8:30AM | START E. MAIN, FINISH CARAS PARK
Register for the Roots Run here!
Our region’s largest arts and music festival showcases the gem of Western Montana – Downtown Missoula. This event, a unique public/private partnership, celebrates Missoula Downtown’s success and provides an opportunity to highlight some of Missoula’s most recently-developed attractions.
Roots Run is brought to you by Run Wild Missoula, in partnership with the Missoula Downtown Association.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 ROOTS RUN SPONSORS
Banh Missoula – Vietnamese Street Food
Big Dipper Ice Cream – Locally made ice cream
Clark Fork & Spoon Kitchen – Smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, etc.
Indikai – Southeast Asian street food
Kamoon – Arabian cuisine
Mountain Berry Bowls – Acai bowls
Pelz – Pelmeni dumplings
Raven Mad Concessions – Kettlecorn
River City Eats – Sliders and loaded fries
Sa Wad Dee – Thai street food
Servin’ Thyme – Nachos, build your own bowls, etc.
Sista Elmmy – Belizean street food
Soul Dawgz – Hot dogs
Worden’s Market – Sandwiches, salads, Frito pies, popcorn
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 FOOD COURT SPONSORS
Art Show Hours: Friday, August 22 (12pm-7pm) & Saturday, August 23 (10am-7pm)
Alpine Line Art – prints
Anomal Press – prints
B. Zook Ceramics
Brian Christianson Photography
Chad’s 406 Creations – Montana themed wood and metal wall
Coral Raines Art – 2-D paintings, prints, and wood burned
Ephemeral Arts – jewelry
Eric Reese Photography
Eye Seek You – jewelry
Fly Fishing Waters – photography
Gumball Drop Shop – polymer clay earrings and sewn goods
Hand Made Designs – jewelry and shirts
Jamie Stolba – paintings
Jax Hats – upcycled accessories
Julianna Lucero – prints
Louise B Designs – jewelry
Lynde Howe Silverworks – jewelry
M.A. Crochet – crochet clothing and toys
MF Studio – illustrations/paintings
Middle Sister Designs – jewelry from guitar strings
Montana Beerings – jewelry made from beer cans
Morning Light Metals – jewelry
My Disco Daydream – clothing
Rich Adams – drawings and paintings
Pawsitive Vibration Creations – dog accessories
ReLove by Love – mixed media art with pressed florals and foliage
Riverbed Gems – jewelry
Sabertooth Studio – prints and sculptures
Sew Genesis – embroidery
Silver Linings – upcycled and repurposed creations
Snowday Leather – leatherworks
Stray Jewelry – metalsmith jewelry
The Nomadic Hat – hat press
Thlayli Designs – jewelry
Trekkable Studios – prints
Twin Home Prints – screen printing
Warm House Designs – metalsmith bronze jewelry
Waxwing Designs – prints
Yucca Moon House – fine art, printmaking, and jewelry
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 ART SHOW SPONSORS
There’s nothing better than seeing our community coming out to “Support Our Roots” by supporting locally owned shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants! Downtown shopping and dining has something for everyone.
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
Roots Fest doesn’t just happen, it takes amazing community members like you to make the magic happen and produce an amazing event in the Heart of Missoula. Please consider a volunteer shift during the festival. It’s a great way to connect with your community, and we offer some perks too!
You get the following for FREE:
- River City Roots Festival T-Shirt
- Wristband (21+)
- Festival cup
- Special access to the volunteer hospitality food station
Sign up with your friends now, before shifts fill up!
Volunteer slots now available HERE
