Sweet Pea Festival

Name: Sweet Pea Festival
Address: 424 E Main Street, Ste 203B, Bozeman, MT, 59715, US
Telephone: +14065864003
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The Sweet Pea Festival is an annual three-day festival of the arts in Bozeman, Montana, which starts Admission is the purchase of a wristband.

The Sweet Pea Festival is a three-day festival of the arts held in Bozeman, Montana. The fun in Lindley Park starts Friday afternoon and continues all day Saturday and until 7:00 pm on Sunday. Acts include everything from dynamic music to engaging theatre to family entertainment to dance lessons. (Children six and under are free.) Sweet Pea week also has several ancillary events including a Main S

treet dining experience ("Bite of Bozeman"), chalk artwork on the sidewalks of downtown, a juried art show, a parade down Main Street, a sweet pea flower show, an arts & crafts vendor show, and a children’s run. See more on the Festival at http://www.sweetpeafestival.org.

02/12/2025

Calling all artists!

It’s time once again for the Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, annual Poster Contest.

All ages and levels of artistic expertise are encouraged to enter.

The winning artist receives $1,000, and their poster will be Sweet Pea Festival 2025’s commemorative poster.

The deadline to enter is 5pm, Friday, May 2, 2025.

For additional information and to access the application, click link in bio / www.sweetpeafestival.org/applications.

02/11/2025

Applications are open for the annual Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, children’s and adult tee shirt contests.

Winners in each category will receive cash prizes and designs will be used for this year’s merchandise. Children, ages 5-13, and adults, ages 14 and up, are encouraged to apply.

Submit your entry digitally or in person at Sweet Pea Festival headquarters (424 East Main Street, Suite 203B). For digital entries, please email your submission to [email protected] AND [email protected] .

The deadline for entries is 5PM MST, Friday, May 2nd.

Application and guidelines are available at sweetpeafestival.org/applications.

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01/30/2025

Thank you, all who participated in Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts’, 9th annual Ice Carving Competition, and congratulations to this year’s winners.

BEGINNER DIVISION

First Place: Heimlich (A Bug’s Life) - John & Oliver Blanchard
Second Place: World on Fire - Alix Huhta & Stephen Haysley
Third Place: Mini Fig - Eric & Buckley Nelson

ADVANCED DIVISION

First Place: How to Hatch a Dragon - Kimberly Yadao & Elyse Graves
Second Place: Intertwined Hearts - Paul Brock
Third Place: Gerry the Giraffe - Aubrin & Reuben Heinrichs

We can’t wait to see everyone again next year for a very special 10th annual Sweet Pea Ice Carving Competition. It’s gonna be a big one!

01/25/2025

We’ll see you tomorrow, Saturday, January 25th, from 9am-4pm, at downtown Bozeman’s Soroptimiat Park for the 9th annual Ice Carving Competition. ☃️

01/07/2025

Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts’ annual Ice Carving Competition takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Soroptimist Park. Carving begins at 9am. Judging takes place at 3pm, with announcement of winners following at 3:30pm.

This free competition is open to amateur (under five years carving experience) and professional solo carvers, as well as teams. (Recruit your friends and family!)

A demonstration for beginner carvers takes place Friday, January 24th, from 1pm-4pm at Soroptimist Park.

Prizes awarded for both professional and amateur divisions:

~ 1st place: $250
~ 2nd place: $100
~ 3rd place: $50

The deadline to enter is January 22nd.

For more information or to register, please visit link in bio (sweetpeafestival.org).

01/07/2025

We saved you a seat for Jazz in the Library! This program is held every Saturday afternoon 2-4 PM on the 2nd floor of the Library through January. This Saturday local musicians Craig Hall and Colleen Schmidt will perform. It will be music to your ears! This program is made possible by a grant from Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts.

01/07/2025

Call for art!

Applications are open for the fourth annual Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, Winter Art Show.

The Sweet Pea Festival Winter Art Show takes place during the entire month of February 2025, at ERA Landmark Realty (8 E Main St).

Opening reception, at ERA Landmark Realty (8 E Main St) 5:00pm-7:30pm, Thursday, February 6th, 2025.

Awards and cash prizes: *

First Place: $500
Second Place: $250
Third Place: $125

*Winners selected by appointed juror.

People’s Choice Award voting takes place throughout the month of February. Community members can purchase a ballot for $1.00, which affords the ballot holder an opportunity to vote for their favorite piece. The People’s Choice Award winner will receive $100.

For details, rules and specifications, or to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3Cqvcob .

12/11/2024

Once again, the Downtown Bozeman Association and Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, Gingerbread House Contest was a huge success.

Held at the American Legion Post #14 during Saturday’s 44th annual Christmas Stroll, we received more than 40 entries across five categories.

Congratulations to our winners.

Professional

1st Place: Heart of the Valley

Adult 18 and Over

1st Place: Hilary Burt and Hillary Morin
2nd Place: Gem Gallery
3rd Place: Barbara A. Drescher

Teens 13-17

1st Place: Clayton Homan

Children 7-12

1st Place: Kate Johnson
2nd Place: Roxie Neil
3rd Place: Olivia Short

Children 6 and Under

1st Place: Violetta Ng
2nd Place: Onyx Root
3rd Place: Remi Neil
Honorable Mention: Felix Baer

Peoples Choice Award

Emily and Zack Feehan

Thank you to all of our participants, judges, and those who cast Peoples Choice Award ballots. We’re grateful for you.

11/21/2024

Calling all Bozeman bakers! The deadline is next week.

The Downtown Bozeman Association and Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, invite you to register for the 44th annual Christmas Stroll Gingerbread House Contest, brought to you in part by American Legion Post #14.

Registration for the Gingerbread House Contest is live and can be accessed at https://bit.ly/Gingerbread_Contest along with contest rules. Community members of all ages are invited to participate in this festive and free Christmas Stroll tradition, 44 years strong!

The Gingerbread House Contest registration deadline is 5pm MST, Friday, November 29th; entries must be delivered to Sweet Pea Festival volunteers Friday, December 6th, between 2-6pm on the second floor of American Legion located at 225 E. Main Street in Bozeman. (The entrance can be found to the right of the main entrance, or access the elevator via the American Legion’s main entrance).

Three winners will be chosen from each of the following five divisions:

* Children: 6 and under
* Children: 7-12
* Teens: 13-17
* Adults: 18 and over
* Professional Baker/Pastry Chef

In addition to the aforementioned five categories, one “People’s Choice” award will be chosen by Stroll attendees. “People’s Choice” ballots are available at the door during Christmas Stroll for $1. All donations benefit Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts.

Gingerbread houses must be constructed prior to the event and will be on display at the American Legion’s second floor event space (225 E Main, second floor) Saturday, December 7th, from 2:30-7:30pm. Winners will receive a ribbon for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places as well as a prize package including Downtown Dollars, Sweet Pea Festival day passes, and other great prizes! Winners will be notified by the phone number or email address provided at registration.

Entries MUST be picked up Sunday, December 8th between 12-4pm.

To register or for more information, please visit https://bit.ly/Gingerbread_Contest.

11/19/2024

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 + 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗮, 𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 = 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

Join Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 19th, for a very special 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 dinner hosted by our friends at Montana Ale Works.

Montana Ale Works’ Chef Jacob Huder, along with beverage director Jess Amen, are creating a custom menu perfectly paired with select beers, ciders, and spirits as part of their 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 series.

More information and tickets are available at http://bit.ly/4dxPoRV.

Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to giving back to the community in the form of grants for the arts, art education, and special projects in Bozeman for the part 46 years.

We hope you’ll join us tomorrow, for a very special evening.

11/18/2024

Call for art!

We’re excited to announce applications are open for the fourth annual Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, Winter Art Show.

The Sweet Pea Festival Winter Art Show takes place during the entire month of February 2025, at ERA Landmark Realty (8 E Main St).

Important dates to know:

🖌️ Exhibit applications and image files are due Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
🖌️ Jury dates: January 9-14, 2025
Artist will be notified Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
🖌️ Opening reception, at ERA Landmark Realty (8 E Main St) 5:00pm-7:30pm, Thursday, February 6th, 2025.

Awards and cash prizes: *

First Place: $500
Second Place: $250
Third Place: $125

*Winners selected by appointed juror.

People’s Choice Award voting takes place throughout the month of February. Community members can purchase a ballot for $1.00, which affords the ballot holder an opportunity to vote for their favorite piece. The People’s Choice Award winner will receive $100.

Open to all artists, both emerging and professional, residing in the state of Montana.

For details, rules and specifications, or to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3Cqvcob .

11/14/2024

In a world where folks pivot quickly from the next best thing to the next best thing, to the next best thing, stick-to-itiveness is a word from days gone by.

That’s why it’s important to celebrate the folks who’ve been there through thin and thick, when times were good, and perhaps not so good. One constant through it all though? The arts.

Join us as we celebrate long-time board member and former Board president and Executive Committee member Rob Pertzborn—the embodiment of volunteerism. After 20 years and many, many roles with Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, Rob is stepping down to focus his attention and energy on cultivating and growing his beloved sweet peas for the annual Sweet Pea Festival Flower Show. Rob, your quick wit and sardonic humor will be sorely missed at our monthly Board meetings.

Does anyone know what Rob is holding in his hand? For his two decades of dedication Rob received the highly coveted Gold Button, granting him a lifetime of free admission to our beloved Festival. Thank you, Rob, for your sacrifice and dedication over the years.

Keep an eye out for Rob. Never one to rest on his laurels, he volunteers for many organizations throughout Bozeman and Gallatin County. And when you see him, be sure to thank him for all he’s done and continues to do.

11/13/2024

The public is invited to attend Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts’, annual board meeting. Join us tonight, Wednesday, November 13th, at 6:30pm on the 2nd floor of the American Legion, 225 E Main St.

As a community event, Sweet Pea encourages the public to provide feedback on the Festival or even consider joining the Sweet Pea team as it begins the planning process for the 2025 Festival, which will be held August 1-3, 2024. Sweet Pea works year round to plan and produce this Bozeman tradition and community feedback and volunteerism are essential to the success of the Festival. We hope you’ll join us.

11/07/2024

The public is invited to attend Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts’, annual board meeting. Join us Wednesday, November 13th, at 6:30pm on the 2nd floor of the American Legion, 225 E Main St.

As a community event, Sweet Pea encourages the public to provide feedback on the Festival or even consider joining the Sweet Pea team as it begins the planning process for the 2025 Festival, which will be held August 1-3, 2024. Sweet Pea works year round to plan and produce this Bozeman tradition and community feedback and volunteerism are essential to the success of the Festival. We hope you’ll join us.

11/06/2024

Look around; art abounds.

Check out Bozeman artist, Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, past participant, and long-time Festival fan Kelley J. Sullivan’s upcoming solo exhibition at Moreno Fine Art Gallery.

Kelley is the recipient of the 2019 Best of Northwest “Emerging Artist” award, and was named Bozeman’s 2022 “Best Visual Artist.”

See Kelley’s work at the exhibition’s opening reception Friday, November 15, 2024, 6-8 pm, 2245 W Koch St., Ste. D.

10/31/2024

ℂ𝔸𝕃𝕃𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝔸𝕃𝕃 𝔸ℝ𝕋𝕀𝕊𝕋𝕊!🎨

Christmas Stroll Poster submissions are due TOMORROW, Friday, November 1st.🎅

We want to share your talent with Bozeman and beyond through the 44th Annual Christmas Stroll Poster Contest ⛄

Check out the details via the link in bio!👀

10/29/2024

Thursday, October 31st, stop by Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, 424 E Main St, from 4-6pm, for your Halloween treat.

Downtown Bozeman Association, along with participating downtown businesses and non-profits, is excited to bring you this FREE community event. Downtown Trick-or-Treating is open to the public and will go on rain, snow, or shine.

Each year, Downtown Bozeman hosts a spooktacular and safe evening of traditional Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Bozeman! Parents, let your kids enjoy the brisk outdoors for a little Halloween fun in Downtown Bozeman and gather goodies at over 100 businesses!

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Main Street will be open to regular vehicular traffic for this event. Alternate routes will be posted and encouraged for through traffic. Trick-or-treaters will be on sidewalks and utilize all crosswalks appropriately, with the help of volunteers in safety vests. This message is brought to you by The Downtown Bozeman Association and our City of Bozeman Police, Fire, and Street Departments who are all working together to create safe and fun Trick-or-Treating for our Bozeman families.

Stop by for a treat! We can’t wait to see your amazing costumes.

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Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts’ annual Ice Carving Competition takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Soroptimist Park. Carving begins at 9am. Judging takes place at 3pm, with announcement of winners following at 3:30pm.This free competition is open to amateur (under five years carving experience) and professional solo carvers, as well as teams. (Recruit your friends and family!)A demonstration for beginner carvers takes place Friday, January 24th, from 1pm-4pm at Soroptimist Park.Prizes awarded for both professional and amateur divisions:~ 1st place: $250~ 2nd place: $100~ 3rd place: $50The deadline to enter is January 22nd.For more information or to register, please visit link in bio (sweetpeafestival.org).#sweetpeafestival #festivalofthearts #artandcommunity #bozeman #downtownbozeman #icecarving #winter2025 #mysweetpea2025

When stars collide.

We just happened to catch Cole & The Thornes and Alysha Brilla having the best time cutting loose to The Po' Ramblin' Boys . So awesome to see these two have the best time after the incredible performances they just delivered. Why we do what we do. ❤️

Nighttime has fallen and we’re buttoning things up here at Lindley Park. Festival 47 is wrapped in a bow and safely stored in the memory books.Thank y’all for coming out—from next door and afar. We’re grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for your support, participation, and most of all, Sweet Pea Festival love.More great photos and videos to come. In the meantime, we’re heading home to decompress, put our tired feet up, and relish, bask, and reflect in and upon all the goodness that’s happened over the past 72+ hours.Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️

Downtown Bozeman Crazy Days are here! Over 100 downtown merchants have taken to the sidewalks with unbelievable sales on spring and summer merchandise. Stop by our location in front of Jacob’s Crossing, 424 East Main, Friday and Saturday to purchase your wristbands for the 47th Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts. You’ll also find all things Sweet Pea—tees, sweatshirts, hats, posters, postcards, buttons, and drink ware among other things. Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts’, Crazy Days hours are: Friday, July 19th, 10AM-6PM Saturday, July 20th, 10AM-4PM Happy shopping!

Downtown Crazy Days are here!

Over 100 downtown merchants have taken to the sidewalks with unbelievable sales on spring and summer merchandise. Stop by our location in front of Jacob’s Crossing, 424 East Main, Friday and Saturday to purchase your wristbands for the 47th Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts. You’ll also find all things Sweet Pea—tees, sweatshirts, hats, posters, postcards, buttons, and drink ware among other things. Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts’, Crazy Days hours are: Friday, July 19th, 10AM-6PM Saturday, July 20th, 10AM-4PM Happy shopping!

Behind the scenes we’re hard at work, preparing to bring you the best Festival.Yesterday, we picked up 12,000 Festival event schedules from the printer. This week, we’ll be delivering them to area businesses. You’ll also find them in next Friday’s (July 19th) edition of the @bozechron, and of course at @sweetpeafestival HQ (424 E Main) when picking up your Sweet Pea Festival wristbands and merchandise 😉. Don’t forget to purchase your three-day wristband at the low price of $40 before August 1st. At Festival prices are: 3-day/$60 and 1-day/$40.See you soon! #sweetpeafestival2024 #sweetpeafestival #festival47 #mysweetpea2024 #festivalofthearts #artandcommunity #bozeman #montana #dtnbzn

Reminder! Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, early bird wristband pricing expires 11:59pm, Sunday, June 30th. Beginning Monday, July 1 through August 1, three-day wristbands will be $40. (At Festival prices: 3-day wristbands $60 / 1-day wristbands $30.) Children under 12 are always FREE. Don’t miss this incredible deal! Purchase your wristbands today, at sweetpeafestival.org (link in bio). We’ll see you at the Festival August 2-4. #sweetpeafestival #festival47 #festivalofthearts #artandcommunity #mysweetpea2024 #sweetpeafestival2024 #bozeman #montana #dtnbzn #downtownbozeman

Reminder!Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, early bird wristband pricing expires 11:59pm, Sunday, June 30th.Beginning Monday, July 1 through August 1, three-day wristbands will be $40. (At Festival prices: 3-day wristbands $60 / 1-day wristbands $30.)Children under 12 are always FREE.Don’t miss this incredible deal! Purchase your wristbands today, at sweetpeafestival.org (link in bio).We’ll see you at the Festival August 2-4.#sweetpeafestival #festival47 #festivalofthearts #artandcommunity #mysweetpea2024 #sweetpeafestival2024 #bozeman #montana #dtnbzn #downtownbozeman

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