Roots Fest

Roots Fest Roots Fest is a small afternoon music festival planned June 6, 2026 to bring the community together to kick off the summer with live music for a great cause.

All proceeds benefit local non-profits. 3 great band in one fun evening!

Sponsor spotlight: Freedom First Credit Union NRV Mortgage Division 🎶Freedom First's New River Valley Mortgage Team is e...
06/03/2026

Sponsor spotlight: Freedom First Credit Union NRV Mortgage Division 🎶

Freedom First's New River Valley Mortgage Team is excited to sponsor Roots Fest. As a locally headquartered credit union that's been here since 1956, Freedom First understands our local market. Each Freedom First team member you'll talk to during the mortgage process is one of your neighbors, which means exceptional personal service and regional expertise. Give them a call at 540-389-0244 or visit one of their branches today to find out what it means to 'Bank for Good' with Freedom First.

A big thank you to Freedom First Credit Union NRV Mortgage Division for supporting Roots Fest and helping us bring this community event to life.

Their support helps make it possible for proceeds from the event to benefit New River Land Trust and Poverty Creek Trails Coalition. We’re grateful for local partners who show up for community, music, and the nonprofits that help make the NRV stronger.

06/02/2026

Roots Fest 2026 is almost here!

Great music, great venue, and great people coming together in community to support Poverty Creek Trails Coalition & the New River Land Trust!

Suggested donation: $15+ with ALL funds raised going to these two wonderful non-profits!

Come out to Rising Silo Brewery (event partner) THIS Saturday, June 6 from 3-9PM.

Carpool, bike or use a ride service so more folks can enjoy this new Blacksburg event!

Special shout out to our event sponsors.... NRV Title, Shelter Alternatives, Inc., Freedom First Credit Union, Northpoint Insurance Advisors and River Mountain Properties 👏👏👏👏

Sponsor spotlight: River Mountain Properties 🌿Thank you to River Mountain Properties for supporting Roots Fest and helpi...
06/02/2026

Sponsor spotlight: River Mountain Properties 🌿

Thank you to River Mountain Properties for supporting Roots Fest and helping make this first-year event possible.

River Mountain Properties is a Blacksburg-based property management company founded by Lindsey Gilmer, a third-generation real estate broker and third-generation Virginia Tech graduate with more than 20 years of experience in the New River Valley.

Named for the mountain visible from her family farm, River Mountain Properties was built on a simple foundation: hard work matters, details matter, and people matter.

Now in its 11th year, River Mountain Properties helps protect clients’ investments, improve property performance, and make property ownership less stressful.

Roots Fest brings together live music, community, and fundraising for New River Land Trust and Poverty Creek Trails Coalition - and it happens because local sponsors are willing to step up and be part of it.

We’re grateful for their support and excited to celebrate together on Saturday, June 6 at Rising Silo Brewery.

06/01/2026

A quick Roots Fest note: parking will be limited. 🚲🚗

If you’re able, please consider carpooling, biking, or using a ride service so we can make the day smoother for everyone. We’re expecting a fun afternoon of music and community at Rising Silo Brewery, and a little planning ahead will help keep things easy when you arrive.

Thank you for helping us be good neighbors, and we’ll see you Saturday, June 6 from 3-9 PM.

Sponsor spotlight: Northpoint Insurance Advisors 🌿We’re proud to have Northpoint Insurance Advisors as a sponsor of Root...
05/31/2026

Sponsor spotlight: Northpoint Insurance Advisors 🌿

We’re proud to have Northpoint Insurance Advisors as a sponsor of Roots Fest 2026 this year! 🙌

With offices in Blacksburg, Salem, Dublin, and Floyd, Northpoint Insurance Advisors is a locally rooted, independent agency dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses find the right protection for what matters most. Owned by Scottie Wyatt, a New River Valley native and Virginia Tech graduate, the agency is built on strong local ties and a commitment to serving the community well.

From home and auto to business, life, and more, their team provides expert guidance, competitive pricing, and coverage tailored to each client’s unique needs.

What truly sets Northpoint apart is their deep connection to our community. You’ll find their team showing up at local events, supporting small businesses, and giving back to organizations across the New River and Roanoke Valleys. They live out their mission of providing “the protection you need from people you know.” 💙

We’re also excited to celebrate their recent recognition as the 2025 Business of the Year by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce - a reflection of their commitment to excellence and community impact.

Thank you, Northpoint Insurance Advisors, for helping make Roots Fest possible and for investing in the people and places that make this community so special!

Their sponsorship helps support an afternoon of live music at Rising Silo Brewery, with proceeds benefiting New River Land Trust and Poverty Creek Trails Coalition.

Roots Fest is a Benefit Festival! Here’s How to Donate 🎶🌿When you arrive at Roots Fest, you’ll see donation signs like ...
05/29/2026

Roots Fest is a Benefit Festival! Here’s How to Donate 🎶🌿

When you arrive at Roots Fest, you’ll see donation signs like this around Rising Silo Brewery with a QR code to make giving easy.

The suggested donation is $15+ per person, but we absolutely encourage giving more if you’re able. This is a big event with a full afternoon of incredible live music featuring Holy Roller, The Floorboards & William Seymour!!!

Every donation helps to support two great local organizations: New River Land Trust and Poverty Creek Trails Coalition.

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make Roots Fest possible. Thanks to their support, we are able to give 100% of the raised funds to these non-profits. 🙏

Freedom First Credit Union Mortgage Division
River Mountain Properties
NRV Title
Northpoint Insurance Advisors
Shelter Alternatives, Inc.

Come enjoy great music, community, and a fun afternoon supporting a great cause! 🎸🥾🚴‍♂️🌳

Sponsor spotlight: Shelter Alternatives, Inc. 🌿We’re grateful to Shelter Alternatives for supporting Roots Fest and hel...
05/28/2026

Sponsor spotlight: Shelter Alternatives, Inc. 🌿

We’re grateful to Shelter Alternatives for supporting Roots Fest and helping us create an event that brings the community together for 🎶 live music 🎶 and local impact.

🏡 Shelter Alternatives is a residential design-build firm specializing in sustainable, high-quality construction and energy-efficient homes. For 38 years, they have proudly served the community through thoughtful design, expert craftsmanship, and a commitment to environmental responsibility. Through their Energy Check division, they also provide energy audits and weatherization services that help existing homeowners improve comfort, efficiency, and long-term energy performance. Their collaborative approach and dedication to both their clients and community are what continue to set them apart.

Thanks to generous local sponsors, proceeds from Roots Fest will benefit New River Land Trust and Poverty Creek Trails Coalition.

Join us Saturday, June 6 from 3-9 PM at Rising Silo Brewery, and help us thank Shelter Alternatives for being part of this first year.

What can you expect at Roots Fest ? 🎶🌿 An afternoon of live music, local flavor, good company, and community support at...
05/22/2026

What can you expect at Roots Fest ? 🎶🌿 An afternoon of live music, local flavor, good company, and community support at Rising Silo Brewery!!

We’ll have performances by Holy Roller (7-9PM), The Floorboards (5-6:30PM), and William Seymour (3-4:30PM) under the new solarium pavilion, with proceeds benefiting New River Land Trust and Poverty Creek Trails Coalition. The suggested donation is $15+ and we'll have an info booth/donation station set up hosted by the non-profit beneficiaries.

We repeat ... parking is limited so CARPOOL 🚐, RIDE 🚲 OR USE A RIDE SERVICE 🚕. That will help to allow more attendees. 🙏

It’s meant to be relaxed, fun, and community-centered - a simple way to kick off summer while supporting two organizations that help make this area such a special place to live.

Join us Saturday, June 6 from 3-9 PM. MARK YOUR CALENDARS (seriously, do this:)

Another round of thanks to our event sponsors who are instrumental;) in making this happen! Northpoint Insurance Advisors, River Mountain Properties, NRV Title, Shelter Alternatives, Inc. & Freedom First Credit Union! 👏👏👏👏👏

Seriously y’all, do what ya gotta do to be there!
05/21/2026

Seriously y’all, do what ya gotta do to be there!

Roots Fest Nonprofit Spotlight: Poverty Creek Trails Coalition!If you’ve spent time hiking 🥾, biking 🚴, horseback riding...
05/18/2026

Roots Fest Nonprofit Spotlight: Poverty Creek Trails Coalition!

If you’ve spent time hiking 🥾, biking 🚴, horseback riding 🐎, running 🏃, or simply enjoying the trails around Blacksburg, you’ve likely benefited from the work of Poverty Creek Trails Coalition.

We’re proud to spotlight PCTC as one of the nonprofit beneficiaries of this year’s Roots Fest . 🎶

Poverty Creek Trails Coalition’s mission is to create, maintain, and improve multi-use trails in the New River Valley.

What began as a grassroots effort to care for the Pandapas Pond/Poverty Creek trail system has grown into the region’s primary volunteer-driven trail stewardship organization, helping maintain more than 45 miles of trails while advocating for sustainable outdoor recreation and trail access throughout the NRV. 🌿

Thank you, PCTC, for the time, care, and hard work you put into the trails our community enjoys! 🙏

And another round of kudos to our venue/event partner, Rising Silo Brewery, and sponsors NRV Title, Freedom First Credit Union, River Mountain Properties, Shelter Alternatives, Inc. & Northpoint Insurance Advisors. We know this would not be possible without your support!

(another friendly reminder to PLEASE carpool, bike or use public transportation - parking is limited)

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