Events
Live Music
Family Fun
Friday, September 6, 2024 lineup
12:30pm – Spruce Alley Sally
2:30pm – Give it to ‘em, FLORABELLE!
4:30pm – Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters
6:30pm – Sol Driven Train
8:30pm – The Band of Heathens
Saturday, September 7, 2024 lineup
12:00pm – Rhythmos
12:30pm – Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders
2:30pm – The Spills
4:30pm – The Vince Herman Band
6:30pm – Rapidgrass
8:30pm – The High Hawks
River City Roots Festival: Past Performances
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Family Roots Fest: Saturday, September 7, 2024 (10am-2pm in Caras Park)
Family Roots Fest Stage Schedule:
10:00 – 11:00am: Childbloom Guitar
11:15am – 12:00pm: Spencer!
12:00 – 12:30pm: Double Bubble Dance Party
12:30 – 1:30pm: Wailing Aaron Jennings
1:30 – 2:00pm: Double Bubble Dance Party
2024 Activity Providers:
All Nations Health Center, CASA, Children’s Dentistry of the Rockies, Clark Fork Prep, Community Health Alliance, Forward Montana Foundation, Historical Museum of Fort Missoula, Impact Martial Arts, Leave No Trace, MCAT, Mismo, Missoula Art Museum, Missoula Pediatric Dentistry, Missoula Public Library, Montana Natural History Center, Mountain Line, Scouts USA, TDS Telecom, and Traveler’s Rest Connection
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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.
Be Thunder Creations – jewelry, beadwork, quillwork
Brian Christianson Photography
Chad Beierle – Montana themed wood and metal wall art
Charity Shumaker –
Clay Studio of Missoula – hands-on pottery making
Coyote West – illustrations, screen printing
Daniel Iverson – jewelry and Lapidary arts
Deb Scott – acrylic fluid art, canvasses, jewelry, glass, ceramics
Ephemeral Arts – jewelry
Eric Reese Photography
Eye Seek You – jewelry
Gabs Conway Ceramics/Wild Fire Ceramics
Genesis Rebich – embroidery
Harleigh Schumaker – whimsical watercolor paintings
Hunter Leach – leather work
Indiuhh – handmade clothing and accessories
Jamie and Mike Dobiesz – jewelry, paintings, cards,
Jamie Stolba – paintings
Jenna Forest – wood pyrography
Kay Langland – jewelry
Kendall Quindry – jewelry and miniatures
Lynde Howe – precious metal and gemstone jewelry
Mahlinee Foy – jewelry
My Disco Daydream – handmade clothing and digital artwork
Pawsitive Vibration Creations – specialty wearables
Redemption Metal Art – welded metal wall art and sculpture
Rex Lynx Jewelry – silversmith and Lapidary artist
Rich Adams – drawings and paintings
Riverbed Gems – jewelry
Silver Linings – antique/vintage handmade jewelry
Stray Jewelry
Take Courage Designs & Just Wear IT – jewelry
Twin Home Prints – printmaking
Warm House Designs – precious metal clay jewelry
West Fork Fly Co – fabric fly fishing gear
Saturday, September 7th, 2024 – 8:30am | Start E. Main, Finish in Caras Park
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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.
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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.
BIG DIPPER ICE CREAM
Ice cream, water, soda
BANH MISSOULA
Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches
CLARK FORK & SPOON
Smash burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, specialty sandwiches
EL CAZADOR
Authentic Mexican food
HORCHATA
Horchata and Mexican street corn
ISLA’S LEMONADE
Freshly-squeezed lemonade
KAMOON ARABIAN CUISINE
Falafel, shawarma, moutabel, hummus
M-80 CHICKEN
Nashville-style fried chicken sandwiches, fries
MOUNTAIN BERRY BOWLS
Acai bowls
PELZ
Hand-made pelmeni dumplings
RAVEN MAD CONCESSIONS
Kettlecorn
RIVER CITY EATS
Sliders and fries
SERVIN’ THYME
Wraps, Salads, Nachos, Rice Bowls, and more
SISTA ELMMY
Belizean street-food
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SUPPORT OUR ROOTS SIDEWALK SALE – SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2024
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.
2024 Participants
Betty’s Divine (509 S. Higgins Ave) – Select styles 50 % off!
Bitterroot Flower Shop (811 S. Higgins Ave) – Huge sidewalk sale- home decor, flowershop stuff-and a lemonade table and fundraising booth for Showtyme dance teams- there is so much going on at Bitterroot Flower Shop!
Glacier Ice Rink (1101 South Ave West) – Enjoy $6 ice skating at Glacier Ice Rink on Saturday, Sept. 7. The session runs from 3:30-4:30 pm, and Griz Hockey players will be on hand to skate with kids and sign posters. Details at glaciericerink.com.
HO + KO (101 S. Higgins Ave #7) – Up to 90% off denim, clothing, home decor and more! Plus, get ready for Fall with all new arrivals!
Import Market (201 W. Broadway St.) – Enjoy discounted items on our sidewalk, along with our very first Alley Sale, where you will find great deals on relics we’ve pulled out of storage. Sidewalk Sale Friday and Saturday 10-7, Alley Sale (in the alley directly behind our shop) Friday and Saturday 10-3.
Lake Missoula Tea Company (136 E. Broadway St.) – We are going to be selling merch, seasonal products (last chance to get it), serving samples and full size drinks, we also might be giving away some freebies.
Missoula Farmers’ Market (Downtown Missoula) – Saturday Farmers Market from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Montana Gift Corral (117 W Front St) – Montana Gift Corral is excited to be part of the Support Our Roots Sidewalk Sale in celebration of the River City Roots Festival! We’re offering deep discounts across a wide selection of home decor, gifts, and keepsakes, giving you the perfect opportunity to find unique treasures at unbeatable prices. Swing by our store at 117 W Front St to take advantage of these fantastic deals and celebrate with us. Don’t miss out on this chance to grab something special and support local during this fun-filled festival!
Mood Boutique (208 N. Higgins Ave) – 50% off select summer clothing
My Montana Roots (225 N. Higgins Ave) – $25 hats (exclusions apply), inventory blow-out racks, free coozie w/ every $30+ purchase
One Eleven Boutique (111 N. Higgins Ave) – up to 50% off summer clothing, gifts, and jewelry!
Plonk (322 N. Higgins Ave) – Come in and order a Roots Festival GFC and get a $10 GFC!
Revolvr Missoula (301 N. Higgins Ave) – New location Downtown! 30% off Sale items
The Montana Scene (170 E. Front St.) – Sales Rack and more, with items up to 50% off!
The Trail Head (221 E. Front St.) – Gambler’s Round 3 – all sale items at lowest marked price this weekend.
United Way of Missoula County at Worden’s Market (451 N. Higgins Ave) – UWMC has permission from Worden’s Market to set up on their sidewalk to sell our “Live United” t-shirts! We will have white, black and tie-dyed shirts for sale in infant, youth and adult sizes.
Zootown Arts Community Center (216 W. Main St.) – When: Friday September 6 – Saturday September 7, 10am-6pm. What: 25% off All Artist Shop Items. Description: Last chance sale! Pop on in during the River City Roots Festival and enjoy 25% off all remaining Artist Shop inventory. This is a great opportunity to support the arts and stock up on unique handmade items including stickers, cards, earrings, and more. During this time, we’ll also have a variety of art materials available for purchase at a deep discount (priced as marked). After the sale these items will no longer be available so don’t miss your chance to grab them while you can!
Zootown Hype & Vintage (111 W. Alder St.) – Store wide end of season sale and giveaways all weekend!
Xplorer Maps (1245 S. 3rd Street West) – 20% Storewide Sale!!
Unseen Missoula Music Tour
This is the place that I miss the most but
This town is full of ghosts….
Chart the course of the local rock scene in Missoula, from the 1960s to today! This tour will show the broader arc of local rock in Missoula through a walking tour of Missoula’s current and past music venues, famous musical acts, and all things musical in Missoula. The tour will meet at Caras Park and you will receive more details after purchasing tickets.
Silkworm sings it best, Into the garden city I’m on the rise…
This tour is an exciting new part of Roots Fest in Downtown Missoula! Ticket purchases come with a Roots Fest plastic cup, a free drink token and a wristband. Please note: this is a 21+ tour.
Purchase tickets below:
TBA
Thank You To Our 2024 Sponsors
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR: DICK ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION
OFFICIAL VEHICLE OF ROOTS FEST
Children’s Dentistry of the Rockies • TDS Fiber • Runner’s Edge • DJ&A • First Security Bank • Good Food Store • Mountain Line • WGM Group • Dorsey & Whitney • Republic Services • DoubleTree by Hilton • AC Hotel/Residence Inn by Marriot • Boone Karlberg • Cancer Support Montana • Zip Beverage • The Rhino • Grizzly Liquor • Poteet Construction • DCI Engineers • A&E Design • Cranky Same Public House • Home ReSource • Missoula Parking Commission • City of Missoula • Missoula in Motion • Red’s Towing