River City Roots Festival 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.

River City Roots Festival – Live Music Schedule:

Friday, August 22, 2025 lineup

12:30 pm – Z.A.C.C. Rock Camp Bands and Tangled Tones Musicians
2:30 pm – Lena Marie Schiffer Duo
4:30 pm – Martha Scanlan & Jon Neufeld
6:30 pm – Pixie & the Partygrass Boys
8:30 pm – Big Richard

Saturday, August 23, 2025 lineup

12:30 pm – Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders
2:30 pm – Big Sky Mudflaps
4:30 pm – Jake Leg
6:30 pm – The Fretliners
8:30 pm – Kyle Tuttle Band

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