2024 Special Events

Below are other events happening outside of our live music festival. All live music events will be held at the Main Stage in Rodney Ontario.

Roots & Revival Opening Presentation

Oct. 4 from 4:00pm
At the Main Beer Tent in Rodney ON.

Opening of the Festival Presented by the Roots & Revival Organizers.

Immersive Art Pop-Up

Oct. 4 to Oct. 12 – see page for time details
Location – 221 Furnival Road

An incredible immersive experience awaits you at this Pop-Up.

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Art Gallery Showroom

Art Gallery Pop-Up

Oct. 4 to Oct. 12 – see page for time details
Location: 213 Furnival Road

Be sure to visit our Pop Up Art Gallery. We are featuring the original work of 5 local artists.

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Chapter Chase

Oct. 4 to Oct. 12
Location – Rodney Ontario

Presented by Elgin County Library. Find the 8 Library Books scattered throughout town and scan the accompanying QR code to Beanstack App for your chance to win $100.

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Street Vendors

Oct. 5 & Oct. 12
Location – Furnival Road In Rodney Ontario!

With over 40 Street Vendors, Furnival Road will be closed in Rodney Ontario for Street Vendors from 10am to 4pm.

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West Elgin Fire Department Logo

West Elgin Fire Department Breakfast

Oct. 6 from 8am to 12pm
Recreation Centre – 135 Queen St.

All you can eat breakfast (Eggs, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Hashbrowns, Toast).

$15 per adult. $5 per child (4-12 years old).

West Elgin Ace Trail (ATV) Adventure 

Oct. 6 at 9am
Starting Location: 11558 Kerr Road, West Lorne, Ontario. Elgin International Club.

Roots & Revival ATV Poker Run. Discover the excitement of West Elgin like never before at our thrilling Ace Trail Adventure!

$50 per ATV with 1 Rider. Extra Riders $30.00. Visit our ATV Page to pre-register and find more info.

Pumpkin Carving

Oct. 6 from 2pm to 4:30pm
Main Tent/Stage Area

Join us and carve your own pumpkin. The session will be lead by local Pumpkin Carver Extraordinaire Judd Kennedy. Learn tips and tricks to create your own unique carving. Children 12 and under must have an adult caregiver with them. We will have tools to help you carve, but you are responsible for using them safely.

West Elgin Farm Tours

Oct. 11 from 11am to 3:00pm
West Elgin Farm Tours offers a delightful opportunity to explore 5 farms in the heart of rural Ontario.

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Mini Cows by Jersey Ridge 

Oct. 12 from 10am to 4pm
Rodney Library – 207 Furnival Rd

At the Rodney Roots Festival, we will be offering visitors the chance to meet Jersey Ridge cows Indie and Willow up close and personal through mini-sessions. These sessions are 15 minutes in length and include an up-close encounter with our micromini cows in the pen where you can brush them and take as many pictures as you like. These sessions are not private and are open to a maximum of 6 persons at a time.

Costs: $15 per person.

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Not recommended for children 2 and under.

Thank you to our Partners & Supporters

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Municipality of West Elgin Logo
Elgin County Library Logo
My Main Street
Canadian Urban Institute Logo
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