Deep Roots returns with 20,000 attendees after two-year hiatus

  • The Collection offered an interactive audience experience at Deep Roots as a finale to their eight-week tour.
    The Collection offered an interactive audience experience at Deep Roots as a finale to their eight-week tour.
  • Mark the Magic Man makes multiple balls appear in two attendees’ hands.
    Mark the Magic Man makes multiple balls appear in two attendees’ hands.
  • Belsam Home Co. owner Kelly Sinclair sells handmade cutting boards and Christmas ornaments at the artist market.
    Belsam Home Co. owner Kelly Sinclair sells handmade cutting boards and Christmas ornaments at the artist market.
  • High Speed Dreams played on the stage downtown during the daytime. They drew in a large crowd.
    High Speed Dreams played on the stage downtown during the daytime. They drew in a large crowd.
  • David Norris shows off his 1965 Chevy Corvair at the open car show.
    David Norris shows off his 1965 Chevy Corvair at the open car show.
  • Grandville opens the Deep Roots concert with some classic rock-and-roll.
    Grandville opens the Deep Roots concert with some classic rock-and-roll.
  • Scooter poses with the Mega Charizard mascot outside of Dungeons & Daiquiris.
    Scooter poses with the Mega Charizard mascot outside of Dungeons & Daiquiris.
    Deep Roots made its return last Saturday, since COVID, for its 19th year. The festival returned in a different format this year with free admission to downtown Milledgeville and tickets to the concert being sold online and in-person for $30. According to Frank Pendergast, one of the event co-organizers, a rough estimate of 18,000 to 20,000 people attended the event overall and seemed ...

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