35th Year!!

The Roots Festival is a 2-day family friendly event held in the beautiful downtown Paola, KS Park Square. We are pleased to have provided a fun and entertaining event for our community over the years! Last year’s festival highlights include a wide variety of amazing live music featuring National, Regional and Local Artist’s. Other great festival attractions include arts & crafts, food vendors, The East Central State BBQ Championship Cook-off and for our younger festival goers, great games and fun rides!

Admission Price: $20 Friday, $25 Saturday, Advance 2 Day Pass $40(Save $5.00!). Kids 12 and under get in free. Rain or shine! Online Tickets available beginning May 15th: BUY TICKETS - Tickets also available at the gate. The Advance 2 Day Pass will be available at these local Banks beginning Aug 1st thru Aug 23th: First Option Bank, Great Southern Bank, Security Bank of KC. and First Security Bank.
What to bring: Your Lawn Chair. Coolers are allowed for food & drink, including alcohol. No glass please. Must be 21 to consume alcohol.

What's not allowed: No weapons, No pets, No bicycles, No skateboards.