Stephens Lake Park – Columbia, MO
Sept 29-Oct 1, 2023
The 10th Annual Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 29- October 1, 2023 at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri. First Launched in 2007, the festival features over 30 artists representing the genres of roots, blues, gospel, country, folk, bluegrass, rock, and soul. The line up includes international, national, regional, and local artists. American Blues Scene Magazine called it “One of the most prominent festivals in the country!” As well as live music, fans enjoy delicious BBQ from local and regional vendors. The festival includes a kick-off event Thursday night, a ½ Marathon and 10K on Saturday morning, and a Gospel Celebration on Sunday. The festival is a fun, true and unique celebration of music, food, and culture.
Join us in the largest celebration of roots music, Americana and barbecue flavors on the planet.
Tickets are on sale now for next year's festival! Make sure to grab yours before they're gone.
Volunteering at Roots N Blues Festival is an exciting chance to experience the world's greatest roots music up close and personal.
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Countdown To Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival
Columbia. September 29 — 01 October 2023
First Launched in 2007, The Festival features over 30 artists representing the genres of roots, blues, gospel, country, folk, bluegrass, rock, and soul. The line up includes international, national, regional and local artists. American Blues Scene Magazine called it “One of the most prominent festivals in the country!” As well as live music, fans enjoy delicious BBQ from local and regional vendors. The Festival includes a kick-off event Thursday night, a ½ Marathon and 10K race on Saturday morning and a Sunday Gospel Celebration. The Festival is a fun, true, and unique celebration of music, food and culture.
Tickets are available online, at our box office located at Vinyl Renaissance & Audio of Columbia (16 N 10th St in The District), and at the MSA/GPC Student Box Office located at the MU Student Center.
Don’t miss The Roots N Blues N BBQ Kick-off at 5pm, Thursday, September 25 in The District. Come out and get in the Roots N Blues mood while checking out the live music and downtown area restaurants and retailers.
Also enjoy specials and discounts from featured restaurants and retailers in the District all weekend long. Look for the Roots N Blues N BBQ guitar pick logo in the windows of downtown businesses and ask about The Roots N Blues N BBQ discount they are offering.
Volunteering at Roots N Blues Festival is a great way to make new friends while working side-by-side with other like-minded individuals who share your appreciation for good music. Contrary to what you might think, preparing and safely running a festival requires an incredible amount of hands on work. In 2018, for example, we had to hire lighting towers to finish building the main stage late at night before the actual start. Without the help of volunteers we would have been in quite a bit of trouble then.
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