RootStock Festival

RootStock Festival – A Celebration of Living with the Land
A community festival dedicated to sustainable living, gardening, homesteading, and the natural world.

Main Themes & Activities 
Gardening & Permaculture Workshops on organic gardening, soil health, seed saving, and composting Vendors selling plants, seeds, and garden tools 
Beekeeping & Pollinators Beekeeping demonstrations & hive education Pollinator garden education Honey tastings from local apiaries 
Homesteading & Sustainable Living DIY workshops on food preservation, fermentation, herbal remedies, and soap-making
Vendors selling handmade goods, sustainable home products, and artisan crafts
Live demonstrations of traditional homesteading skills 
Farming & Animals Local farmers showcasing sustainable livestock management. Hands-on experiences with farm animals. Talks on raising chickens, goats, and other small livestock 
Flowers & Herbalism Wildcrafting and foraging workshops. Herbal medicine talks & tea tastings. Floral arranging and wreath-making. 
Live Music & Entertainment Local folk, bluegrass, and acoustic bands
Storytelling sessions about homesteading traditions 
Beer Garden & Farm-to-Table Eats Craft beer and cider from local brewers Farm-to-table food vendors featuring locally sourced ingredients
Kids’ Activities Hands-on gardening experiences like planting seeds. DIY birdhouse building & bee hotel-making. Farm animal petting area. Storytime about nature & farming