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Announcing the inaugural Zootown Music Festival, set to take place Friday, July 4th through Saturday, July 5th at the Missoula Fairgrounds. Nestled in the shadows of five majestic mountain ranges, and among the confluence of the Clark Fork, Blackfoot, and Bitterroot rivers, Missoula, Montana’s first-ever major music festival will feature a lineup of 20+ performing artists including: Hozier, Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Mt. Joy, Lake Street Dive, Modest Mouse, Julien Baker andamp; Torres and many more!

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Watch the Zootown Music Festival Lineup Announcement Video (Vimeo / YouTube)

Narrated by Missoula’s own JK Simmons

Produced by Always On, Knitting Factory Presents, and Shore Sound Entertainment in partnership with Destination Missoula and The University of Montana’s Entertainment Management program, Zootown will bring a world class live music event to a vibrant city known for its exceptional culinary and craft brewery scene, historical landmarks and Indigenous roots, and easy access to natural wonders and outdoor adventures, with over 60,000 acres of wilderness just minutes from downtown. Half-day and full-day guided excursions in the area on the days leading up to and after the festival, as well as morning activities on show days, will be available as part of the festival’s partnership with GuideTime. Excursion packages will be available for purchase upon General On-Sale on the 22nd, along with premium lodging offerings and RV and camping accommodations.

Limited local presale begins Thursday, November 21st at 10:00 AM MT:

Available online at Zootownfestival.com for residents that have a zip code in Missoula, MT or the surrounding areas. Local presale tickets also available for purchase in person at Rockin Rudy’s, including at the lowest available price for Two Day General Admission Tickets ($250)

General on-sale on Friday, November 22nd at 10:00 AM MTN: via ZootownFestival.com

Layaway plans will be available for all ticket types, with GA and GA+ starting as low as $25 down, and VIP starting at $50 down.

Visit ZootownFestival.com for more information on Tickets, Lodging, and Excursion packages.

Aside from being the first-ever major music festival to take place in Missoula, MT, Zootown will also mark Kacey Musgraves first festival headline performance in the state, and will feature Hozier’s Montana festival debut. The festival will showcase the best of what Missoula and the state of Montana has to offer. Attendees will not only be treated to unforgettable performances, but also offerings from local restaurants, breweries and other vendors. All with Montana’s unmatched natural beauty serving as an epic backdrop. Visitors would be remiss not to take advantage of the many opportunities for outdoor activities and historical sightseeing within a stones throw of the festival grounds. Through a partnership with GuideTime, Zootown is offering for purchase half-day and full-day excursions on the days before and after the festival, including, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, river tubing, trail rides, guided hiking and scenic walking tours and more. Morning activities on show days will also be available. Further details on excursions and activities can be found at ZootownFestival.com.

The idea for a major music festival in Missoula has been a longtime dream of University of Montana alum Scott Osburn (Always On), who since graduating has maintained strong ties with the school and city. Each year Osburn regularly returns to serve as a guest instructor for the UM Entertainment Management Program, while also relishing any opportunity to spend time at his favorite Missoula haunts and visit with longtime friends. Involving Destination Missoula and the UM Entertainment Management Program in the planning of the event was a priority for Zootown, ensuring that the festival is not only a boon to Montana’s incredible music fans and regional business, but also provides UM students with an opportunity to gain real world hands on experience in the music industry.

The Zootown Music Festival also benefits from the expertise and know-how brought to the event by Shore Sound Entertainment and Knitting Factory Presents. Shore Sound’s Jordan Wolowitz serves as the festival’s co-founder and talent buyer, with a proven track record in the live events space including co-founding Governors Ball and Sound On Sound (now Soundside) music festivals. Knitting Factory Presents’ 20+ year history in Missoula promoting live events alongside operating the Big Sky Amphitheater, brings immense value and insight to the planning of the festival.

“I believe there are only a few truly iconic destinations in the U.S. ideal for hosting a festival of this caliber,” shares Scott Osburn, “and to me, Missoula sits at the top of that list. Our goal is for the local and regional community to feel a deep sense of pride and ownership in this event, while giving visitors the chance to discover the unique spirit of Missoula, MT. We’re thrilled about this opportunity and recognize the significant responsibility to create a festival that matches the ethos and awe-inspiring quality of its setting.”

“Missoula is a city with a vibrant and growing music culture, making it an ideal home for the Zootown Festival. We’re thrilled to see this event bringing incredible talent to our community and giving visitors yet another reason to experience all that Missoula has to offer.” - Barbara Neilan (Director - Destination Missoula)

“The Zootown Festival offers an unparalleled learning opportunity for our students to gain firsthand experience with a major music event right here in Missoula. We’re so proud to support this festival because it brings a dynamic experience to our community. Having one of the festival promoters be an alumnus of our program not only showcases the immense impact our Entertainment Management alumni have on the music industry but how our alumni give back to the next generation of industry leaders.” - Margaret “Peggy” Keiper Ph.D. (Director of U of M Entertainment Management)

For more details and info on how to purchase 2-day tickets, please visit ZootownFestival.com