Hear Morning Jack's full interview about the festival on the Regional Radio Breakfast Club.
Bacon cheeseburger, buffalo ranch & pulled pork sliders, hot dogs, french fries, chips & queso/salsa, dilly bars, monster cookies. Watch for early setup during the Children's Water Carnival!
Hot dogs, snow cones, and cotton candy from 11 am - 3 pm at the Children's Water Carnival.
Assorted flavor varieties of freshly popped kettle corn.
Fresh lemonade, limeade, iced tea, and dirty Alanis.
Ice cold water, regular soda, and dirty sodas.
Domestic cans, seltzers, and margaritas.
Please come prepared - most vendors are cash only!
Attendees with reserved table tickets may choose their own table location. Reserved tables may be selected early from 10 am-12 pm Saturday. Or, choose yours when you arrive after the gates open at 5 pm.
All Festival Entrances open at 5 pm.
Festival Entrances:
North Entrance at Smith and Jackson Streets
East Entrance on Clay Street near Rigney Theater
West Entrance on Clay Street near Bookworm Bargains
South Entrance on Smith and Wood Streets
Will Call will be located at the North Entrance at Smith and Jackson Streets.
General admission tickets may be purchased at any point of entry for $35. Please bring a lawn chair for general admission seating.
Children 12 and under are allowed entry under the supervision of a parent or guardian at no charge.
The festival will be held rain or shine. For weather delays, please watch our Facebook page @AlbanyMOChamber. Any severe weather announcements during the festival will be made over the loudspeaker on site.
Albany is located in Northwest Missouri, roughly halfway between Kansas City, MO and Des Moines, IA. The festival will be held on the square surrounding the Gentry County Courthouse, or the intersection of West Clay and South Smith Streets.
West Clay and South Smith Streets will be closed to traffic all weekend. Street Parking is available around and off the square and at the Presbyterian Church, Methodist Church and Albany High School parking lots.
West Wood Street will be closed Saturday morning & early afternoon for the Cornhole Tournament.
Anyone with accessibility needs may be dropped off at the north, east or south entrances. Please contact us at albanymochamber@gmail.com with any questions or to make special arrangements.
The following is a partial list of items prohibited from entry into the Albany Rhythm 'N' Roots Festival grounds including, but not limited to:
Outside food and beverage, including alcohol
Bags larger than 14" x 14" x 6"
Coolers and thermoses
Weapons of any kind, explosives, pepper spray, tear gas, toy/replica, etc.
Fireworks, smoke bombs
Aerosol cans or pressurized containers
Professional camera equipment, video cameras, tripods, monopods, battery packs, camera lenses longer than 3”
Noisemakers, whistles, air horns, plastic horns, musical instruments
Sticks, selfie sticks, poles, rods, drum sticks
Laser pointers
Remote controlled devices/aircraft or drones
Hoverboards, rollerblades/skates
Confetti or streamers
Animals (except service animals)
Any other items deemed to be inappropriate or dangerous by the Festival Committee
Guests who refuse to comply may be denied entry. Guests found in possession of any illegal items will be subject to ejection, confiscation of the item, and/or arrest.