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 happily 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.
Make the most of River Rooted with the VIP Package
River rooted – for all who love our River
So, you’re wondering… is this event for you? Do you love our River? Do you like being a part of a community that takes care of it? Fishing, hiking, birding, working with water, gardening, meeting new friends and neighbors? Do you like advancing local conservation?
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 $40,000 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. This is a great chance to hang out, enjoy the sunshine, and meet other like-minded folks.
bID & WIN
Raffle Bucket Drop/Silent Auction
Don’t miss your chance to toss some raffle tickets into your favorite prize buckets — Winners will be drawn later in the evening. Keep an eye out for a few silent auction items too, perfect for bidders who want to support in a bigger way.
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Duck Race Launch!
Race a duck in the River for $20 – win up to $500 if yours crossed the finish line first!
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.
Each duck is tagged with a number. When you check in at River Rooted, you’ll get your number(s). Then, cheer them on as they float the River in dash for the finish line.
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!)
Get Involved
We are all connected by the River — and keeping it healthy takes intention, community, and action.
Here’s how to plug in:
- Come to River Rooted
- Adopt a Duck Race
- Join the Raffle – Buy one OR Buy a Bundle (Buy 5, Get 1 Free)
- Subscribe to get email updates
- Sign up to Volunteer
- Make a Donation
- Learn about our latest river work
