Produced by the Missoula Downtown Association 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 quality 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.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24TH
12:30–2:00pm: Missoula-Area Kid Bands
2:30–4:00pm: Good Old Fashioned
4:30–6:00pm: Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs
6:30–8:00pm: Nathan Williams & the Zydeco Cha Chas
8:30–10:30pm: New Orleans Suspects

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25TH
12:30–2:00pm: The Salamanders
2:30–4:00pm: Rapidgrass
4:30–6:00pm: Jon Stickley Trio
6:30–8:00pm: Billy Strings
8:30–10:30pm: The Infamous Stringdusters