May 3, 2025

Oxford, OH

WELCOME ALL!

A festival of arts and culture for all celebrating the joy of community. We look forward to welcoming you with radical hospitality.

Join us for a vibrant festival that honors arts, culture, and the power of togetherness. Rooted in radical hospitality, we welcome you to a space where creativity connects us all.

With a shared vision for unity and joy, we invite you to experience a festival where creativity sparks connection, and community comes alive.

PERFORMANCES FROM 2024

1:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Altman Pavillion, Uptown Parks

1:30 pm: Welcome and Mayoral Proclamation

2:00 pm: ASPIRE

2:30 pm: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

2:45 pm: MUGS (Miami University Gospel Singers)

3:15 pm: Kizomba with CinciKiz

3:45 pm: G.O.R.E.E. Drum and Dance

5:00 pm: Miami University Dancers

Students from Miami University’s Dance Program, under the direction of Eclypse

5:40 pm: Community Choir

*line-up subject to change

DAY OF ACTIVITIES 2025

RADICAL HOSPITALITY TENT, 1:30 - 6:00 pm

Never Fear All Are Welcome Here! Our welcome tent will be providing Radical Hospitality to festival attendees throughout the day. From a simple welcoming smile to access assistance, our team of volunteers will be happy to lend an ear or hand to make you feel like a Festival VIP.

THE INFO EXPO, 1:30 - 5:30 pm

Visit our information Expo to learn about campus and community organisations that support the tenants of the Electric Root Festival and maybe grab some swag! This will be available from 1:30 to 5:30 pm.

MAKE-AND-TAKE ART, 1:30 - 5:30 pm

All ages and levels of artistic talent are encouraged to visit the festival’s Make and Take Art tables where Miami University Art Education Students will help you explore themes of identity, community and self confidence and belonging while you your children, relatives and friends make a memento of the festival to take home with you. There will be several different artistic activities going on throughout the day so be sure to check all of them out! This will be available from 1:30 to 5pm.

RELAXATION STATION, 1:30 - 5:30 pm

We all need to take time for self-care, play and rest. Visit our Relaxation Station for mindfulness and meditation, lawn games, art projects or just to sit and be for a moment in your busy day. This station will be available from 1:30 to 5:30 pm.

FOOD, 1:30 - 6:00 pm

We have some great vendors lined up to fill your body as well as your soul with some delicious meals for sale. There will also be free refreshments available throughout the Festival. This will be available from 1:30 to 6:00 pm.

HAPPY TO CHAT BENCH, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

The Blue Shirt Buch will be hosting space for solo attendees to connect.

THE WISHING TREE, 1:30 - 5:30 pm

Write a wish and hang it on a tree, and who knows… it will come true!

CHALK AND TALK, 1:30 - 5:30 pm

Have something to say? Need a place to doodle? We’ve got you covered!

MAP OF 2024 FESTIVAL

FAQ

Is the Electric Root Festival for me?

A: Yes, the Electric Root Festival is a celebration for everyone in the community. RSVP for the event to receive text reminders and a special welcome.

Will there be food?

A: Yes, there will be both free refreshments including water available to attendees as well as food vendors to purchase more substantial food items from.

What time is the event?

A: The festival will likely be from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm.on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025.

There will be several activity areas and performances with specific start and stop times which you can see in the Schedule section of our site.

Is there parking available?

A: There is no dedicated parking for the festival but the parking lot and street parking will be available apart from East and West Park streets which will be closed to vehicles for the duration of the event.

Will the roads be closed?

A: East Park Place will be closed all day following on from the Farmer’s Market. West Park Place and Main Street between the two parks will close at noon.

Is it a kid-friendly event?

A: Yes, the festival is for the whole of the Miami and Oxford community for all ages. Bring your children, your parents and your grandparents to experience Oxford’s style of Radical Joy and Hospitality!