Paola Roots Festival

08/27/2025

👀 Can’t lie… Roots Fest keeps sneaking back into our thoughts.
The bands, the food, the downtown vibe — it’s all too good to forget! 💃🎶🍗

Be honest… are you still thinking about it too? 🌟

08/25/2025

What an amazing Roots Festival this year! 🎶✨ Huge thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate music, food, and community with us. Already looking forward to next year!

PAOLA – The Roots Festival started as a potluck picnic in Wallace Park.

08/25/2025

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08/24/2025

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08/24/2025

✨ What an incredible weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the amazing music, delicious food, and good times at the 36th Annual Paola Roots Festival. 🎶🍴🎉

We’re already looking forward to next year — and we’d love to see the festival through your eyes! 📸🎥
👉 Be sure to tag us in your photos and videos so we can share the memories. ❤️

08/24/2025

A HUGE congratulations to our Grand Champion – Go Pig or Go Home for taking home the top prize at yesterday’s BBQ Contest! 👏🐖🔥

Shoutout as well to our Reserve Grand Champion – Drink This Smoke That BBQ for an amazing showing and some serious pitmaster skills! 🍖🥩

Thank you to ALL of the teams who competed yesterday — you brought the flavor, the smoke, and the fun to downtown Paola! 🙌

08/24/2025

🎶 Blue Moon Allstars kick things off at 12:00 PM — bringing funky grooves, soulful jams, and feel-good energy to get the day rolling.

🍴 While they play, grab some lunch at the Roots — from BBQ to tacos, burgers to sweet treats, our food vendors have something for everyone!

08/24/2025