Roots Music Project Announces Roots Music Fest

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The Largest Music Festival in Boulder in over a decade

A Three-Day Music Festival on Pearl Street, Boulder, featuring over 400 artists.

Boulder, CO – Roots Music Project, a charitable music community in Boulder Colorado, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking three-day music festival called Roots Music Fest, taking place on Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado, on October 17-19th, 2025.

Roots Music Fest celebrates the explosive growth and prolific talent of Colorado’s local music scene. This monumental event will feature over 100 bands performing on over ten stages, offering a diverse and immersive experience for music lovers of all genres.

This festival marks a significant milestone for the Colorado music community, showcasing the incredible depth and breadth of talent that calls the state home. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, the lineup will represent the diverse sounds and styles that make Colorado’s music scene so unique.  The initial line-up announcement includes Yonder Mountain String Band, Banshee Tree, Rootbeer Richie & The Reveille, Danger Foley and Wrenn Van.

Traditional and non-traditional venues will host stages, including retail stores on and around Pearl Street.  The first round of stages announced includes the Boulder Theater, eTown, The Velvet Elk, Odd Fellows and Stone Cottage Studios.  The festival will also feature outdoor music discovery zones on Pearl Street.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring this festival to life on iconic Pearl Street,” says Dave Kennedy, Executive Director of Roots Music Project. “The Colorado music scene is gaining momentum, and the artists need a platform to showcase their amazing creativity and talent with a wider audience.”

The festival promises an unforgettable weekend of music, community, art and celebration. Attendees can expect a wide range of genres, from indie, funk, hip hop, cumbia, folks, blues, blue grass, electronic, and everything in between.

“Frankly, we’re surprised that a music festival of this kind does not already exist in Boulder.  Denver has the Underground Music Showcase, Ft. Collins has FOCOmx, why has it taken this long to create our own festival right here in Boulder?” says Dave Kennedy, Executive Director of Roots Music Project. “This is the start of decades long music tradition in Boulder.  Our goal is to make this festival the Bolder Boulder of music festivals.”

Call for Venue Partners:

The Roots Music Project is actively seeking restaurants, coffee shops, event spaces, and retail locations on Pearl Street to partner as stage hosts for the festival. This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to participate in a community-wide event, gain exposure to a large audience, and contribute to the bustling energy of Pearl Street. Interested businesses are encouraged to contact Kevin Smith, Festival Production Director, at [email protected] for more information about partnership and sponsor opportunities.

The full artist lineup, festival branding, ticket information, and additional venue details will be announced in the coming months. Sign up for updates and be the first to know at RootsMusicFest.org and follow us on social media at #RootsMusicProject.

About Roots Music Project:

Roots Music Project Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and stages to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene.

4747 Pearl St, Ste V3A Boulder, CO 80301 Search for “Roots Music Project” on Google Maps.

RootsMusicProject.org

Event Details:

Summary: Roots Music Fest takes place Oct. 17-19th, 2025 on iconic Pearl street in Boulder  Colorado.  This three-day music festival will feature over 400 artists and ten stages, including the Boulder Theater.

Producer: Roots Music Project, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization

Line-Up to be announced.

Website: RootsMusicFest.org