The 37th Annual Paola Roots Festival

There’s music that passes the time, and then there’s music that rattles your bones. Welcome back to the 37th Annual Paola Roots Festival, a landmark 2-day, family-friendly celebration held in the heart of beautiful downtown Paola Park Square. For 37 years, we’ve been proud to bring our community together for an unforgettable weekend of culture, rhythm, and flavor.

While past festivals have drawn talent from across the nation, this year we are proudly returning to our roots. The 2026 lineup shines a massive spotlight on the incredible, world-class musicians thriving right here in our local area—just like we did nearly four decades ago.