Long ago,  Walking Corpse Syndrome's former frontman Leif had a craving for a proper tater tot casserole. He reached out to social media for suggestions on how to make the best tater tot casserole. Soon after he wrote the message, he passed out. But, when he woke the next day, he had people battling over who had the best recipe.

Check out Leif's cooking skills

That sparked the music/food festival we call TOTFEST. It is a festival that features live performances from rock and metal bands while celebrating all things TATER TOTS. This action-packed "spud-tacular" is happening again this year. Coming up on the first Saturday of August at the Dark Horse Bar.

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According to The 2024 TOTFEST Event Page

19 bands, 2 Stages, tater tot pig out and casserole competition. Great raffle prizes including a signed Breaking Benjamin guitar.  Plus new to Totfest from Oddpitch Brewing The Heavy Metal Hot Dish beer. Presale ticket link and VIP tickets coming soon. 21+
SATURDAY AUGUST 3RD - 1PM TO CLOSE @ THE DARK HORSE BAR
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19 bands will be rocking out on 2 stages this year. Just announced:

  • Blessiddoom
  • Ceres
  • Elephant Graveyard
  • Zephyria
  • Incoming Days
  • Wyatt Olney & The Wreckage
  • Anoxic
  • Fate Defined
  • A Traitor's Last Breath
  • American Philosophy
  • Oathbound
  • Switch Off Safety
  • Stranded By Choice
  • From Nothing
  • Tendencies Of The Flesh
  • Twice A Year
  • Intice
  • Scavenger
  • Layloni Ghee Band

As with every TOTFEST, we are gathering not only to rock out and eat potato scraps. But, we also are scoring heaven points at the same time. TOTFEST began as a way to have fun while raising awareness and funds for great causes. This year, all proceeds will benefit Watson Children's Shelter.

Odd Pitch Brewing has jumped on board with our spud-tacular event. This year's festival will feature a special beer created just for Totfest. We call it the "Heavy Metal Hotdish."

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It is a light beer that is crisp and refreshing. It is a beer that is perfect for a rock concert on a hot summer day. They even packaged some of the golden barley pop into cans. $1 from each beer purchased will go to support the kids at Watson Children's Shelter.

 

Missoula TOTFEST 2022 Photos

Gallery Credit: KC

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