All the info on Rootstock 2025
It’s our 5th Anniversary! 🖐
Rootstock is back for its 5th year, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to this annual celebration of music, nature, art, and community at the beautiful 23-acre Mowry Commons.🌱
Rootstock is back for its 5th year, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to this annual celebration of music, nature, art, and community at the beautiful 23-acre Mowry Commons.🌱
TICKETS
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Pay-What-You-Can Tickets:
Rootstock is an inclusive, community-rooted festival that prioritizes accessibility for all. This year, we have implemented a multi-tiered ticket system featuring $1 Kids Tickets and Adult Tickets starting at $1 and ranging to $50. Do what feels right for your budget—we’re just happy you’re here. We hope you buy your tickets in advance! Buying tickets beforehand makes checking-in quick and easy for you and our volunteers. ☔ Rain or shine! Covered areas include the Main Stage Tent, Community Garden Pavilion and greenhouse full of flowers. Bring an umbrella and boots just in case! Severe weather cancellation only. |
Where: 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI
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On stage
Expeince up and coming local bands! Coventry-based quartet SESH brings a jam-inspired mix of genres and improvisation, while Courtney & Brad add their signature blend of Japanese-language songs, playful banter, and expert musicianship. ROMXN will deliver sounds designed to make audiences move and feel, and Hopper offers a whimsical yet thoughtful blend of influences ranging from pop rocks to backyard archeology. Poppy in the Beet Patch promises a set full of music, memories, and laughter, while Space Cowboy Newt merges classical harp with dreamy, psychedelic pop. Also performing is ❨❨❨::ofthesun::❩❩❩, whose ritual-inspired soundscapes create an immersive and otherworldly listening experience.
Get hooked on the Rootstock sound! A Spotify playlist of Roostock bands past and future.
what to Expect
🎵 Live Music All Day – Bring a blanket or lawn chair and let the sound carry you. Looking forward to musical performances by Courtney & Brad, Hopper, Space Cowboy Newt, Roman, Poppy in the Beet Patch, Of the Sun and more!
🌻 Explore Mowry Commons – Wander the trails, say hi to the chickens, meet the sheep, observe the insects, admire the flora, and join a guided tour of the property trails that feature a food forest and beautiful views of Stump Pond.
🗣️ Share Spaces – 5 Tents placed around the farm will feature 40-minute presentations and demonstrations from local experts regarding everyday Environmental Science, Yoga & Movement, Family Enrichment, Eco-Sustainability, and Arts & Entertainment. The Environmental and Natural Science tent will have educators from Mother Tree Nursery who will be teaching us how to graft fruit and nut trees, will lead hands-on demonstrations about soil health, pollinator protection, and the importance of local ecosystems. Wellness and sound bath instructors will guide Yoga and Movement workshops suitable for all levels, encouraging mindfulness and connection with nature. Family fun specialists will host sessions on child-centered creativity, storytelling, and outdoor learning games that engage children and kids-at-heart. Sustainability advocates will share practical tips on composting, everyday eco-friendly living and reducing waste by upcycling bread tabs into jewelry, helping attendees bring everyday sustainable practices home. The Arts and Entertainment tent will feature local creators offering workshops on music performance by The Vox Hunters who are singing bugs songs, along with storytelling and art demonstrations. Together, these Share Space presentations provide festivalgoers with the opportunity not only to be entertained but also leave with new skills, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation of dirt.
🎨 All Day Art-Making – Participate in hands-on crafts such as interactive painting, needle felting and rock painting from the Artist Exchange. — open to kids and adults.
Pick-Your-Own Flower Bouquet – Back by popular demand! Rootstock attendees have the opportunity to pick flowers from our greenhouse and arrange a custom bouquet. This activity is pay-what-you-can.
🌮 Local Food – Enjoy delicious tacos from Tacofied! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available on the menu.
⭐ Community Partners – Meet Rhode Island organizations making a difference in climate action, education, and social change.
🎟️ Raffle Prizes - $1 buys you 1 raffle ticket to enter to win a variety of raffle prizes from awesome establishments like Seven Arrows Farm, Sin Bakery, New Harvest and more!
🌻 Explore Mowry Commons – Wander the trails, say hi to the chickens, meet the sheep, observe the insects, admire the flora, and join a guided tour of the property trails that feature a food forest and beautiful views of Stump Pond.
🗣️ Share Spaces – 5 Tents placed around the farm will feature 40-minute presentations and demonstrations from local experts regarding everyday Environmental Science, Yoga & Movement, Family Enrichment, Eco-Sustainability, and Arts & Entertainment. The Environmental and Natural Science tent will have educators from Mother Tree Nursery who will be teaching us how to graft fruit and nut trees, will lead hands-on demonstrations about soil health, pollinator protection, and the importance of local ecosystems. Wellness and sound bath instructors will guide Yoga and Movement workshops suitable for all levels, encouraging mindfulness and connection with nature. Family fun specialists will host sessions on child-centered creativity, storytelling, and outdoor learning games that engage children and kids-at-heart. Sustainability advocates will share practical tips on composting, everyday eco-friendly living and reducing waste by upcycling bread tabs into jewelry, helping attendees bring everyday sustainable practices home. The Arts and Entertainment tent will feature local creators offering workshops on music performance by The Vox Hunters who are singing bugs songs, along with storytelling and art demonstrations. Together, these Share Space presentations provide festivalgoers with the opportunity not only to be entertained but also leave with new skills, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation of dirt.
🎨 All Day Art-Making – Participate in hands-on crafts such as interactive painting, needle felting and rock painting from the Artist Exchange. — open to kids and adults.
Pick-Your-Own Flower Bouquet – Back by popular demand! Rootstock attendees have the opportunity to pick flowers from our greenhouse and arrange a custom bouquet. This activity is pay-what-you-can.
🌮 Local Food – Enjoy delicious tacos from Tacofied! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available on the menu.
⭐ Community Partners – Meet Rhode Island organizations making a difference in climate action, education, and social change.
🎟️ Raffle Prizes - $1 buys you 1 raffle ticket to enter to win a variety of raffle prizes from awesome establishments like Seven Arrows Farm, Sin Bakery, New Harvest and more!
FAQWhat should I bring? Folding chairs or picnic blankets. Reusable water bottles. Your best dancing shoes & festive energy! Rain gear (check the weather forecast!).
What should I leave at home? Alcohol, drugs (this is a sober event). Outside food or coolers (we've got you covered with great local vendors!). Weapons or anything unsafe. We love dogs, but this is not the best event to bring a pup to. Service animals welcome!
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Where do I park? Parking is FREE on-site! Space is limited, so get to the farm early to secure the best spot. Note that parking will be on grass, but four-wheel drive is not necessary nor required.
Can I buy tickets at the door? Yes! Cash is preferred and Venmo is available on-site day-of for tickets, merchandise, and other pay-what-you-can activities. Get your ticket beforehand to ensure you receive the ticket tier you desire. Remember, Revive The Roots is slightly rural, so wifi/data is limited.
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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
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: Sunday, September 21st 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. Ticket will go on sale in the last week of July.
🎶 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: Sunday, September 21st 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. Ticket will go on sale in the last week of July.
🎶 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
Expectations of Our Guests:
Revive the Roots prides itself on being a sustainability-focused organization. Please keep in mind your impact on our environment. We encourage carpooling! We encourage you to Bring A Cup to use at our beverage station!
Revive the Roots has a zero tolerance for any harassment, bullying and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history) and military service. This space is for everyone—please be kind, be respectful, and help us create a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Rootstock is made possible by grants from The Rhode Island Foundation and RISCA (Rhode Island State Council on the Arts). Thank you to all our sponsors for Rootstock 2025:
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Navigant Credit Union
R1 Indoor Karting
True Music Studios
Smithfield Land Trust
The Town of Smithfield
Still accepting sponsorship partners, please contact [email protected] to be considered as a sponsor.
NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
When you are on the premises of Mowry Commons (374 Farnum Pike and 10 Old Forge Rd) managed by Revive the Roots you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Revive the Roots and its affiliates and representatives. This includes yourself as well as any minors that are in your care. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar Revive the Roots events in the future, highlight the event, and exhibit the capabilities of Revive the Roots. You release Revive the Roots, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment of royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Revive the Roots or the person or entity designated to do so by Revive the Roots. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event. We are respectful in all representation of guests enjoying Mowry Commons and Revive the Roots events. If you are approached by a photographer you can request to not be photographed, filmed or interviewed and this request will be honored.
Revive the Roots prides itself on being a sustainability-focused organization. Please keep in mind your impact on our environment. We encourage carpooling! We encourage you to Bring A Cup to use at our beverage station!
Revive the Roots has a zero tolerance for any harassment, bullying and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history) and military service. This space is for everyone—please be kind, be respectful, and help us create a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Rootstock is made possible by grants from The Rhode Island Foundation and RISCA (Rhode Island State Council on the Arts). Thank you to all our sponsors for Rootstock 2025:
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Navigant Credit Union
R1 Indoor Karting
True Music Studios
Smithfield Land Trust
The Town of Smithfield
Still accepting sponsorship partners, please contact [email protected] to be considered as a sponsor.
NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
When you are on the premises of Mowry Commons (374 Farnum Pike and 10 Old Forge Rd) managed by Revive the Roots you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Revive the Roots and its affiliates and representatives. This includes yourself as well as any minors that are in your care. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar Revive the Roots events in the future, highlight the event, and exhibit the capabilities of Revive the Roots. You release Revive the Roots, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment of royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Revive the Roots or the person or entity designated to do so by Revive the Roots. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event. We are respectful in all representation of guests enjoying Mowry Commons and Revive the Roots events. If you are approached by a photographer you can request to not be photographed, filmed or interviewed and this request will be honored.
Rootstock Gallery
1st & 2nd row, 2024 stage and line up: Left to right, Hopper, Jo Celine, Frankie, Salty Greyhound, Tim Wells and music lineup. 3rd row, 2023 stage and line up: Left to right, Big Brute, The Whelks and music lineup and stage sponsors.
