Saturday, September 20, 2025 | river park | 4-7:30 pm

Cocktails and Refreshments | Duck Race | Locally-Sourced Dinner | Raffles & Auctions | Live Music | All for Community & Conservation

River Rooted is a celebration of our River and all it supports — rally around the Bitterroot River we all love and stay engaged with the community working to protect it.

With Drinks in hand, Dinner by the River, a chance to win cash prizes in the Duck Race, Raffles, Games, and a few Auction items, you’ll leave feeling connected, inspired—and full after a locally-sourced meal with old and new friends.

We’ll wrap up our night together with a conservation update from the Bitterroot Water Partnership and Live Music from Nashville 406.

Reserve Tickets adopt A duck

Make the most of River Rooted with the VIP Package

River rooted – for all who love our River



This event is for all who love our River and all that it supports.

River Rooted brings people together around river stewardship—to spotlight why our River matters, and how you can help protect it through the Bitterroot Water Partnership.

Your tickets, ducks in the race, and donations will combine to raise thousands of dollars to advance protection of our waters through restoration and community action.

Whether you’re a long-time friend of the Bitterroot Water Partnership, new to conservation, or someone who loves gathering with the great people in our community, this event is for you.

EVENT LINEUP

connect & have fun!

Welcome, Drinks by the River, and Cornhole

Grab a drink, play some cornhole, relax on a blanket in the grass, or take a stroll by the River.

Reserve Tickets

bID & WIN

Raffle Bucket Drop/Silent Auction

Don’t miss your chance to toss in some raffle tickets or bid on your favorite local item or experience!

race

Duck Race Launch!

Race a duck in the River for $20 – win a cash prize if yours finishes first!

adopt a duck

GATHER
& eAT

Delicious, Locally-Sourced Dinner

We’re serving gourmet brats grilled onsite. Enjoy a variety of relishes, mustards, and krauts plus sides, salads, and desserts – all from Bitterroot farms and makers!

CONNECT & LEARN

Conservation Update from the Bitterroot Water Partnership

The heart of our gathering: don’t miss this call to community, connection, and conservation.

SING & DANCE

Live Music

Kick back to the sound of Nashville 406, bringing smooth, high-energy tunes that blend country, rock, and Montana soul.

What’s the Duck Race?

You can adopt a duck—or a whole flock – for just $20 each. Get your duck online, at the Bitterroot Water Partnership office, or in select downtown Hamilton shops. Proceeds go directly to River, stream, and habitat conservation.

Prizes:

  • 1st Place – HALF the total pot
  • 2nd Place – $50 Restaurant Gift Card
  • 3rd Place – BWP Swag Package

P.S. You do NOT have to be present to win. (But we hope you are!)