Join us for Rootstock 2024
Rootstock is back for our 4th year! We could not be more thrilled to welcome you to a once a year event with all of us at Revive the Roots.
Where: 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI
When: September 22nd from 12pm - 6pm
General Info
Rootstock is a great way to experience the 23 acre Mowry Commons in Smithfield RI and slip into fall vibes. You choose your experience…
- Bring a chair and blanket and let the music wash over you all day
- Wander and explore… look at the bugs… look at the plants… look at the animals… take a tour
- Learn from our Share Space presenters about health and wellness, nature based practices and sustainability
- Food by Tacofied! Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be on the menu.
- Meet our community partners, the amazing folks building community and taking environmental action in Rhode Island
- Make things! Arts & crafts for kids and adult alike
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Bring:
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Leave at home:
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Music
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The "Rootstock sound,” a blend of singer–songwriter folk and rock with notes of psychedelia, grunge and punk. The 2024 lineup consists of seven regional acts:
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2023 stage and line up. Left to right, Big Brute, The Whelks and music lineup and stage sponsors.
Share Space Presenters
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Here is a quick rundown of what festivalgoers will find in Rootstock’s three Share Space tents:
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Throughout the day
To round out a day of fantastic music and fascinating presenters, Rootstock will host two leading lights in conservation. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council and the Rhode Island Land Trust will both be on hand to discuss their important work.
Of course, there’ll be arts and crafts aplenty, with Artists’ Exchange leading them through the day. And there’ll be blooms galore by way of a fantasy garden in the greenhouse cultivated by founding RTR member Tyler. They’re there for festivalgoers to pick their own bouquets.
Of course, there’ll be arts and crafts aplenty, with Artists’ Exchange leading them through the day. And there’ll be blooms galore by way of a fantasy garden in the greenhouse cultivated by founding RTR member Tyler. They’re there for festivalgoers to pick their own bouquets.
Rootstock is made possible by grants from The Rhode Island Foundation & RISCA, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.
Thank you to our Sponsor for Rootstock 2024:
R1 Indoor Karting, Empire Guitar, Navigant Credit Union, JF Moran, Level Beauty Collective, True Music Studios, Overpass Projects, Artists’ Exchange, Pneuhaus, H3O Productions, WRWC, Rhode Island Land Trust Council, the Town of Smithfield and the Smithfield Land Trust
Thank you to our Sponsor for Rootstock 2024:
R1 Indoor Karting, Empire Guitar, Navigant Credit Union, JF Moran, Level Beauty Collective, True Music Studios, Overpass Projects, Artists’ Exchange, Pneuhaus, H3O Productions, WRWC, Rhode Island Land Trust Council, the Town of Smithfield and the Smithfield Land Trust
- Still accepting sponsorship, please contact [email protected] to be considered as a sponsor.
Get involved
Volunteer
We are seeking volunteers to help out at Rootstock and in the days leading up to the festival. Helping out is a great way to meet new friends and be part of the experience! Fill out the interest form (linked here). Feel free to reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Share Spaces
This year we are trying out something new... SHARE SPACES We want YOU to help make this a collaborative experience. So many members of our community have specialized skills or creative projects that are waiting for the spotlight. We are here to give you that spotlight! Maybe you have been sketching in the woods for years and have never been able to show your drawings? Or have you been perfecting your puppetry skills? Maybe you're that person at all the gatherings talking about your home compost set up? Perhaps you want to share a craft or skill you have been perfecting? Do you have a performance or craft that is good to share with kids? There's a space for that too! We want you to share the things that get your brain and spirit fired up at Rootstock! How will this work? Here's how. We will have 10x10 spaces that will rotate every 40-60 minutes to spotlight a person or group's project, art, skill or niche interest. We are specifically looking for presenters with a focus rooted in outdoor recreation, health and wellness, nature based practices and sustainability. This is a low stakes opportunity but should be taken on with pride and joy. Do you dig? Are your wheels turning? Do you want to be a presenter in a Share Space? Rootstock Committee member Greg is taking the lead. Please fill out this form to apply!
Ideas? Questions?
Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with the subject line "Rootstock 2024"
General Information
Rootstock is a great way to experience the 23 acre Mowry Commons in Smithfield RI and slip into fall vibes. You choose your experience…
Where: 374 Farnum Pike
When: September 22nd from 12pm - 6pm
Tickets: Rootstock is designed to be an inclusive festival experience. All activities are free to do and tickets are pay-what-you-like. We ask that you donate between $15 and $50 dollars. The average donation is $22 per ticket. Do what is best for your budget.
🎶 Music Line up coming soon!
🎨 Activities and art making information coming soon!
🌳 Community partners announcement coming soon!
Bring:
- Bring a chair and blanket and let the music wash over you all day
- Wander and explore… look at the bugs… look at the plants… look at the animals… take a tour
- Learn from our Share Space presenters about health and wellness, nature based practices and sustainability
- Food by Tacofied! Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be on the menu.
- Meet our community partners, the amazing folks building community and taking environmental action in Rhode Island
- Make things! Crafts and communal mural for kids and adult alike
Where: 374 Farnum Pike
When: September 22nd from 12pm - 6pm
Tickets: Rootstock is designed to be an inclusive festival experience. All activities are free to do and tickets are pay-what-you-like. We ask that you donate between $15 and $50 dollars. The average donation is $22 per ticket. Do what is best for your budget.
🎶 Music Line up coming soon!
🎨 Activities and art making information coming soon!
🌳 Community partners announcement coming soon!
Bring:
- Folding and camp chairs
- Blankets
- Water bottles
- Your festive spirit and dancing feet!
- Alcohol and drugs, this is a sober festival
- Coolers and Food...We have an amazing selection of savory patties and rice bowls prepared by JA Patty available for purchase. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be on the menu.
- Weapons or threatening object of any kind
