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Stephens Lake Park, Co

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About Roots & Blues Festival Grounds

Welcome to Roots & Blues Festival Grounds, the outdoor concert footprint at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri. Home to the Stephens Lake Amphitheater, this scenic venue blends lawn seating with a family-friendly park setting. Whether you’re catching a show under the open sky or planning a festival weekend, you’ll find practical details here to help you secure your seats and make the most of your visit.

Location highlights: Stephens Lake Park sits at 2001 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201. The Stephens Lake Amphitheater itself is listed as 100 Old Highway 63 North (beach entrance) within the park. The grounds historically span around 50 acres, with an intimate amphitheater that accommodates a focused crowd in a bowl-shaped, grassy seating arrangement.

Note: The Roots N Blues brand was rebranded as Treeline Music Fest in 2023 and canceled for that year. As of 2026, there hasn’t been an announced revival of the festival at this site. This page covers the venue details and available information to help you plan future experiences at Roots & Blues Festival Grounds.

We’ve got you covered with practical tips on parking, transit, and nearby lodging. For a relaxed, no-fuss experience, remember to bring blankets or lawn chairs for the grassy seating. If you’re planning an overnight stay, our recommended hotels and nearby dining partners can help you build a convenient, enjoyable visit around your event date. Read on for details about parking, ADA access, Go COMO transit options, and where to stay and eat near Stephens Lake Park.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and venue: Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, MO, home to Stephens Lake Amphitheater (an outdoor venue) within the park.
  • Address: Stephens Lake Park, 2001 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201; Stephens Lake Amphitheater is listed as 100 Old Highway 63 North (beach entrance) within the park.
  • Seating: The amphitheater uses bowl-shaped grassy seating with no fixed chairs; attendees can bring blankets or lawn chairs.
  • Capacity: Stephens Lake Amphitheater has an audience limit of 500 people (via city permits); the festival footprint spans the park, historically about 50 acres.
  • Parking and transit: Parking is limited at the festival grounds; attendees have used downtown parking garages with free shuttle service to the gates; ADA parking is available; Go COMO transit options and festival shuttles have been used in past years.
  • Nearby hotels: Roots N Blues recommended hotels include The Broadway Hotel, The Tiger Hotel, Stoney Creek Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Courtyard by Marriott in Columbia.
  • Notable events hosted: The Roots N Blues Festival (renamed Treeline Music Fest in 2023) at Stephens Lake Park; Stephens Lake Amphitheater Concert Series; Betsy Farris Memorial Run (annual event in some years).
  • Renamed/demolished: The festival was rebranded from Roots N Blues to Treeline Music Fest in February 2023 and canceled for 2023; there is no evidence of a resumed Treeline or Roots N Blues festival at the grounds as of 2026.