Deep Roots Festival

02/16/2025

10/30/2024

👕 Missed Out on Your Deep Roots 2024 T-Shirt? 👕

Good news! The Milledgeville Visitor’s Center has the remaining Deep Roots Festival 2024 t-shirts and stickers for sale! 🎉 Limited quantities and sizes are available, so be sure to grab yours while they last.

🕒 Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Swing by the Visitor’s Center and pick up festival merch before it is gone!

📍Location: Milledgeville Visitor’s Center, 200 W Hancock Street, Milledgeville, Ga 31061

10/22/2024

🎉That’s a Wrap on Deep Roots Festival 2024! 🎉

What an incredible day! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate, enjoy the music, explore the artist market, indulge in delicious food, and make unforgettable memories in downtown Milledgeville. We couldn’t have done it without our amazing vendors, performers, sponsors, and of course, YOU—the festival-goers who bring this event to life every year!

We’ll see you in 2025! 🌟

10/19/2024

🌙 The Fun’s Just Getting Started at Deep Roots Festival! 🌙

As the sun goes down, the excitement is heating up! 🎶🎉 Join us for an evening filled with live music, mouth-watering food trucks, and our massive 16ft TV playing all your favorite college football games! 🍔🏈

Grab a drink, catch a show, and enjoy the festival vibes—it’s not over yet! Let’s keep the party going in downtown Milledgeville! ✨

📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/19/2024

🎉 Deep Roots Festival is Happening NOW! 🎉

The wait is over—Deep Roots Festival 2024 is officially underway! Come down to downtown Milledgeville for a full day of live music, amazing food, local art, family fun, and more. Whether you’re here for the bands, the artist market, or to catch the big game on our 16ft TV, there’s something for everyone!

Don’t miss out—join the fun now! 🎶🍔🎨🏈

📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/19/2024

🎉 What to Expect at Deep Roots Festival 2024! 🎉

As one of Milledgeville’s biggest events of the year, we’re so excited to welcome everyone to Deep Roots Festival on October 19th! We want you to have a fantastic time while staying safe, so here are a few friendly reminders:

✨ Be Kind to Staff: It’s the busiest day of the year for our downtown businesses and festival staff. Please treat them with kindness and patience—they’re working hard to make your experience amazing!

🚔 Safety First: There will be a strong presence of emergency personnel around the festival. If you see something that doesn’t seem right, please say something. We’re all here to enjoy the day safely.

Let’s make it an incredible day filled with fun, music, food, and community! See you at the festival! 🎶🍔🎨

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/19/2024

🗺️ Deep Roots Festival Map is Here! 🗺️

It’s festival day, Milledgeville! 🎉 To help you make the most of your time at Deep Roots Festival 2024, check out our official festival map. From the live music stages and artist market to food trucks, the KidZone, and our 16ft TV for college football, everything you need to know is right here!

Be sure to plan your day, find your favorite spots, and enjoy all the fun! See you soon! 🎶🍔🎨

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/19/2024

☀️ The weather for the Deep Roots Festival is looking perfect! ☀️

Tomorrow's forecast is showing 72 degrees and sunny—ideal for a day of live music, great food, and festival fun in downtown Milledgeville. We couldn't ask for better weather!

Bring your friends, family, and good vibes—it’s going to be a picture-perfect day at Deep Roots 2024! 🎶🍔🎨

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/18/2024

👕 Deep Roots Festival 2024 T-Shirts On Sale Tomorrow! 👕

Whether you’re adding to your collection of Deep Roots Festival t-shirts or grabbing your very first one, don’t miss out! Our 2024 shirts will be available for purchase tomorrow at the festival—$25 for short sleeve and $30 for long sleeve. Show off your festival spirit in style while enjoying the live music, artist market, and big game on the big screen!

Grab yours before they sell out! 🎉

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/18/2024

🎧 Artist Spotlight: Rafasan 🎧

Meet Rafasan (Rafi San Inocencio), a Milledgeville native and Atlanta-based DJ and music producer! Since starting his journey in 2010, Rafasan has gained recognition in the dance music scene with his viral remixes and original tracks, amassing over a million streams worldwide.

Averaging 100+ headline shows each year, he has electrified massive crowds at festivals and nightclubs across the US with his unique blend of house and techno. Get ready to dance when Rafasan takes the stage at Deep Roots Festival 2024!

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/17/2024

🎶 Artist Spotlight: DIREWOOF 🎶

Introducing DIREWOOF, a vibrant celebration of the music that pays homage to The Grateful Dead and the rich history of Southern Rock! Formed in 2020 as a side project by Milledgeville’s own Alex Stone (Bass) and Sky Slates (Guitar), this talented group showcases some of Central Georgia’s finest musicians. Their lineup includes Christian Gibson (Sax/Keys), Dalton Love (Guitar), Hunter Pettis from Macon’s BAS, and auxiliary percussionist Shane Mantey.

DIREWOOF has had the privilege of sharing the stage with renowned talents like Marcus King and Daniel Donato, continually expanding their catalog with every performance. Expect upbeat, exciting, and unexpected jams that keep the energy high and the audience engaged. With every show being a unique experience, DIREWOOF caters to all music fans and creates an unforgettable atmosphere!

Don't miss their dynamic performance at Deep Roots Festival 2024!

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/17/2024

🎉 A Big Thank You to the City of Milledgeville! 🎉

We’re so grateful to the City of Milledgeville for their generous sponsorship of Deep Roots Festival 2024! Your support helps make this incredible event possible, bringing together our community for a day full of music, food, and fun in the heart of downtown.

Thank you, City of Milledgeville, for helping make this year’s festival one to remember!

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/17/2024

🎉 Everything You Need to Know for Deep Roots Festival 2024! 🎉

The wait is almost over! Get ready for an incredible day of music, food, family fun, and more in downtown Milledgeville on October 19th. From live performances and the artist market to delicious food trucks and a 16ft TV screen playing college football games, we’ve got all the details to help you plan the perfect festival day.

Here’s what’s in store:
🎶 Live Music Lineup
🍔 Food Trucks
🎨 Artist Market
🏈 College Football on the Big Screen
🎡 KidZone
🚗 Car Show
🥩 Steak Cookoff

See y'all on Saturday and be sure to check out all the event info so you’re ready for a day of unforgettable fun! 📅

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/16/2024

🎉 A Big Thank You to Visit Milledgeville! 🎉

We’re thrilled to have Visit Milledgeville as a sponsor of Deep Roots Festival 2024! Their support helps bring this incredible community event to life, making it a day filled with music, fun, and local culture.

Thank you, Visit Milledgeville, for your commitment to making this year’s festival unforgettable!

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/16/2024

🎤 Artist Spotlight: Stacii Adams 🎤

Introducing Stacii Adams, a Southern soul, blues, and R&B singer with deep roots in Milledgeville! Raised in a house full of music in College Park, Atlanta, Stacii’s passion for music runs in the family—his father was a musician in blues and R&B bands, and his sister sang background for Atlanta bass acts. Stacii’s debut album *Baggage Claim* was followed by his 2022 hit single “Do It For Love,” which peaked at No. 32 on Billboard’s Top 100 Urban AC Radio. He recently collaborated with rap legend Jadakiss on the sizzling single “Higher” and received the 2024 Achievement Award for his accomplishments in music. Keep an ear out for his sophomore album, *Love You Like the 90s*, coming soon!

Don’t miss Stacii’s soulful performance at Deep Roots Festival 2024!

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/16/2024

🎤 Check this out! 🎤
41 NBC aired an awesome news segment featuring Alex Stone, lead singer of DIREWOOF, and Milledgeville City Councilman Walter Reynolds as they talk all things Deep Roots Festival 2024! 🎶✨ From live music to all the fun happening downtown, get the inside scoop on what’s in store for this year’s event. Don’t miss it!

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

Visit Milledgeville is hosting the 21st annual Deep Roots Festival.

10/15/2024

🎨 A Big Thank You to Georgia College! 🎨

We’re excited to announce that Georgia College is the proud sponsor of the Artist Market at Deep Roots Festival 2024! Thanks to their generous support, festival-goers can explore a variety of unique, handmade crafts and artwork from talented local and regional artists.

We’re so grateful to have Georgia College on board for this year’s festival—thank you for helping make the Artist Market a fabulous experience for all!

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville

10/15/2024

🎸 Artist Spotlight: Free Lance Ruckus 🎸

Meet Free Lance Ruckus, an alternative Americana rock band that brings a diverse selection of covers and a deep catalog of original music to the stage. Frontman and Milledgeville resident Richard Martin describes the band’s songwriting as starting with simple folk tunes on an acoustic guitar and a pad of paper. From there, it’s all about the vibes the band creates together. Known for their fun-loving energy and good times, Free Lance Ruckus connects with audiences by spreading that infectious feel-good spirit in every performance. Don’t miss them at Deep Roots Festival 2024!

📅 Date: October 19, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Milledgeville