Events
Live Music
Family Fun
Friday, August 21, 2026 lineup
12:30 – 2pm: Z.A.C.C. Rock Camp Bands and Tangled Tones
2:30 – 4:00pm: Joan Zen
4:30 – 6:00pm: Reverend Slanky
6:30 – 8:00pm: Amanda Shaw
8:30 – 10:30pm: Honey Island Swamp Band
Saturday, August 22, 2026 lineup
12:30 – 2pm: Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders
2:30 – 4:00pm: The Unfaithful Servants
4:30 – 6:00pm: Andy Dunnigan & Friends
6:30 – 8:00pm: Silas Herman & the Tone Unit
8:30 – 10:30pm: The Infamous Stringdusters
River City Roots Festival: Past Performances
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Family Roots Fest: Saturday, August 22, 2026 (10am-2pm in Caras Park)
Interested in hosting an activity for Family Roots Fest in 2026? Email [email protected]
Family Roots Fest Stage:
Double Bubble Dance Party & Music by DJ Coach Shane
2026 Activity Providers:
ANIMAL WONDERS – BEACH TRANSPORTATION – BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS – CARROLL-HENDERSON SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE – CHAMPIONSHIP TRAINING – CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY OF THE ROCKIES – CLARK FORK PREP – COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE – FAMILIES FOR A LIVABLE CLIMATE/MOUNTAIN MAMAS – GROWING UP GREEN NATURE SCHOOL – LOLO NATIONAL FOREST – MCAT – MICRO STRIKERS FC – MISMO – MISSOULA ART MUSEUM – MISSOULA PARKS & RECREATION – MISSOULA PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY – MISSOULA TAEKWONDO – MOUNTAIN LINE – PARENTING PLACE – PLAY NETWORK – RAVALLI HEAD START – SCOUTING AMERICA – SHOWTYME ACADEMY – TRAVELER’S REST CONNECTION – WATSON CHILDREN’S CENTER
Food Vendors:
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Art Show
4-Mile Roots Run
Earth without Art would be eh…and so would Roots Fest! Discover art made by local and regional artists from pottery to leathergoods, paintings to jewelry. Support local artists and bring home something unique. Open Friday 12pm -7pm and Saturday 10am – 7pm.
- Alpine Line Art
- Anomal Press
- Bearglass Design
- Bird Brain Creations
- Dagny Walton
- Ephemeral Arts
- Eric Reese
- Eye Seek You
- Kate Koenig Art
- Kinshop Goods
- Little Arms Creative
- Louisa B Designs
- Lynde Howe Silverworks
- M.A Crochet
- Madeleine Tucker
- MF Studio
- Montana Beerings
- MudPony Designs
- My Disco Day Dream
- Pawsitive Vibration Creations
- Rose of the Earth
- RS Ceramics
- Rustic & Rowdy
- Sew Genesis
- Silver Linings
- Snow Day Leather
- Spunky Sprite
- The Clay Studio of Missoula
- The Gastropod Press
- Thlayi Designs
- True Form Adornments
- Twin Home Prints
- Warm House Designs
- Waxing Moon Co.
- Waxwing Designs
- Whimsical Wearables
- Yucca Moon House
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Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 8:30am | Start E. Main, Finish in Caras Park
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 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 Downtown Missoula Partnership.
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Food Court
Support Our Roots Sidewalk Sale
Travel the world through your tastebuds. Immerse yourself in the local tastes and smells of some of Western Montana’s best food vendors! Open Friday 12pm – 10pm, Saturday 10am – 10pm.
Primrose Farm & Bakehouse
Raven Mad Concessions (kettlecorn)
NEED A SEAT OR WANT TO ESCAPE THE HEAT? CHECK OUT THESE NEARBY DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS
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SUPPORT OUR ROOTS SIDEWALK SALE – August 21-23, 2026
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.
AR Workshop (128 W. Alder): FRI: 1-6pm SAT: 12-6pm // ROOTS FEST IS BRINGING THE MUSIC… WE’RE BRINGING THE DIY! While you’re downtown for River City Roots Festival, pop into AR Workshop Missoula for a little crafty detour. 50–75% OFF RETAIL, 20% OFF THE PATCH BAR, $5 MINI WOOD SIGNS Come for the music. Stay for the DIY. Leave with something cute. Because every festival weekend could use a little crafting.
Bitterroot Flower Shop (811 S. Higgins): Huge Remodeling Sidewalk Sale- at least 75% off sale items
Glacier Wealth Management (210 N. Higgins – Suite 200): Gift bags
Hide & Sole (236 N. Higgins): Two tables on the sidewalk loaded with end of the season deals on sandals from your favorite brands.
Jeannette Rankin Peace Center (519 S. Higgins): Save at The Fair Trade Store at JRPC! Get 15% OFF your total purchase during River City Roots! JRPC Members save even more — 20% OFF! August 21–23 • Shop Fair Trade • Support Community
La Belle Vita (135 N. Higgins): 20% off store wide excluding Sid Dickens & French Kande
Missoula Farmers Market (N. Higgins by the red XXs): Hats & bags at special prices
Modern Pastime (160 E. Front): Check out our Sales Rack with items priced up to 25% off! Plus, Select Glassware up to 50% off!
Montana Natural History Center (120 Hickory): FREE Admission to the Montana Natural History Center during Roots Fest! (Friday August 21 and Saturday August 22nd — we are not open on Sundays)
Mood Boutique (208 N. Higgins): Tons of select summer items 50% off
Noteworthy Paper & Press (219 S. 3rd St. W): Join Noteworthy Paper & Press for the Support Our Roots Sidewalk sale! Friday 8/21 and Saturday 8/22, find great discounts on seasonal merchandise and display decor!
Paddleheads Post (140 N. Higgins): All clearance an additional % off
Runner’s Edge (304 N. Higgins): Deep Discounts at Runners Edge! Check out our newly expanded space at 304 N Higgins while finding the item you’ve been looking for all summer! We’ll have a sale on select summer apparel, accessories, and footwear. Friday and Saturday only.
Sacred Ally (130 E. Broadway): Up to 50% off sale items – clothing, jewelry, decor
The Montana Scene (170 E. Front): Check out our Sales Rack with items priced up to 50% off!
The Trail Head (221 E. Front): Smattering of things marked down and on sale all weekend
Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR: DICK ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION
Children’s Dentistry of the Rockies • Boeson Research • Missoula Pediatric Dentistry • Republic Services • Runner’s Edge • DJ&A • First Security Bank • Good Food Store • Clearwater Credit Union • Xplorer Maps • The Wren • Collective Elevation • Whitefish Credit Union • Boone Karlberg • Edgewater Missoula, Tapestry Collection by Hilton • AC Hotel/Residence Inn by Marriott • HDR • WGM Group • Chick-fil-A • Zip Beverage • The Rhino • Grizzly Liquor • Poteet Construction • First Montana Bank • DCI • Run Wild Missoula • Home ReSource • Missoula Parking Commission • City of Missoula • Red’s Towing