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Roots Hoot – CANCELLED

HONESDALE — March 17 – The fundraising event scheduled for March 28 has been cancelled. Stay tuned for more information on ways to support the festival in 2020 and beyond!

From its start in 2006, Roots & Rhythm has drawn thousands to enjoy acts on the main stage, downtown bands stretching the length of Main Street, garnered award-winning sustainability efforts, showcased exceptional works of art from artists in the community all for the most affordable price possible. Free!

Thanks to Top Notch Distributors in Honesdale for being a Gold Sponsor in 2020!

This year, the organizers of this free festival for thousands asks for your consideration in helping to make this event possible. Sponsors are able to make tax-deductible donation to the cause and every dollar is important.

This festival is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov. Stay tuned for details at our website and our Facebook page.

To contact organizers, email info@honesdalerootsandrhythm.com

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm is a non-profit event totally free of charge, put on entirely by volunteers and supported by sponsors, donors and grants. Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization.

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Annual Music & Arts Festival Announces 2020 Date

UPDATE: Roots & Rhythm “On Hold”

HONESDALE, February 18, 2020 — Following 14 years of free music and arts in downtown Honesdale, the board and committee of the non-profit organization announce the 15th annual festival is currently on hold. (updated 4/15/2020)

Ever since humble beginnings in 2006 made possible entirely from community donations, the Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival has drawn thousands to enjoy acts on the main stage, downtown bands stretching the length of Main Street, award-winning sustainability efforts, exceptional works of art from artists in the community all for the most affordable price possible.

Thanks to the efforts of our valued sponsors, the festival has been able to cover the rising costs of stage production, high quality acts and ever-growing general expenses. Raffles have also played an instrumental (pun intended) role in helping to defray costs which have soared to nearly $60,000 per year to pull off the major event. This year, the organizers of this free festival for thousands asks for your consideration in helping to make this event possible. Sponsors are able to make tax-deductible donation to the cause and every dollar is important. The festival, and its many attendees, are grateful for any amount sponsors contribute.

The 2020 Roots & Rhythm Custom Guitar in the making.

The festival is also close to announcing the Main Stage acts for 2020 as well as additional exciting news on the 2020 Roots Custom Guitar Raffle, featured visual artist and more.

This festival is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm is a non-profit event totally free of charge, put on entirely by volunteers and supported by sponsors, donors and grants.

To contact organizers, email info@honesdalerootsandrhythm.com

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Time for 13th Annual Roots & Rhythm

HONESDALE, PA – It’s here! The free music and arts festival that’s been entertaining visitors to downtown Honesdale for a dozen years is back for its 13th year (lucky!) with a trip back to some of the Main Stage performers’ roots. 

Dan Nelson

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival is pleased to have neighbors to the north, The Sadies, headlining this year’s festival. Three additional bands are playing the main stage, two of which have roots in Honesdale. Sour Bridges (featuring the Pucci brothers from Honesdale),The Whiskey Killers (featuring Pack Samptson of Honesdale) & Bobby Kyle & the Administers round out the Main Stage acts. Honesdale Roots & Rhythm officially opens at 10:30 Saturday morning, June 16 with bands throughout downtown along Main Street.

There is so much more to Roots & Rhythm (just like the 12 years before) including including Artist Row on 9th Street. There will be an interactive community art project led by Paul Venditti and Kelsey Renniger, live drawing and painting demonstrations by John Kascht, live demonstrations of clay-throwing by James Spencer (our featured visual artist) of The Bodhi Tree Art School & Studio and tattooing by Dan Nelson of American House. Not to mention other talented artists selling their wares.

You won’t go hungry at Roots & Rhythm either with 10th Street full of vendors offering everything you might want to savor along with the music & art in the park. The festival strives each year to be a zero-waste event thanks to the efforts of a dedicated crew who want to put the environment first and foremost in our minds.

This non-profit event is totally free of charge, put on entirely by volunteers and supported by sponsors, donors and grants.

See you Saturday!