Sweet Pea Festival

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.

10/23/2024

Calling all Bozeman bakers! 🧑‍🍳
 
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.

10/22/2024

Save the date. 📆

See you there!

10/13/2024

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

Join Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, 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.

Seating is limited, with only 50 tickets available. They’ll go fast, so purchase yours today! 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 for this very special evening.

10/03/2024

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

Join Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, 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.

Seating is limited, with only 50 tickets available. They’ll go fast, so purchase yours today! 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 past 46 years.

We hope you’ll join us for this very special evening.

09/24/2024

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Too early to start thinking about the holidays? NEVER!🎅 We know you’ve got talent and we want to see it in the form of this year’s 44th Annual Christmas Stroll Poster Design🖌.

Show us what you’ve got by emailing your work to [email protected] by Monday, November 1st😎

Learn more by clicking link at .

09/23/2024

We were lucky to have Joe Kirchner grace the Sweet Pea, a Festival of the Arts, stage in 2021, with his band, Dead Sky.

The Bozeman music scene will never be the same after this unimaginable loss. We love you, Joe, and are praying for your friends and family in this most difficult of times.

“Let there be songs to fill the air…” ~Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter (Grateful Dead’s “Ripple” from 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺. 1970)

08/22/2024