Bozeman’s BIGGEST weekend of culture comes courtesy of Sweet Pea & SLAM
Only a month away! Two of the area’s favorite outdoor events will take over Bozeman during the first weekend of August, bringing an inordinate amount of art vendors, local cuisine, stage entertainment, and much more.
The 2018 Summer SLAM Festival will return to Bozeman’s Bogert Park, Saturday and Sunday, August 4th–5th for its eighth annual event. With the continued goal to Support Local Artists and Musicians, artists from around the state in all mediums will be exhibiting their work while performers grace the stage for two days of fabulous Montana entertainment. Delicious culinary options will be available for your enjoyment, along with a selection of Montana-made spirits and brews for patrons 21+ in the SLAM Libations garden. This FREE family event will keep you entertained all weekend long. SLAM is the perfect place to soak in the creativity of your local Montana community! For further information and a complete event schedule, visit www.slamfestivals.org.
The Sweet Pea Festival also returns to the Bozeman area for its 2018 event, Friday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 5th in celebration of its 41st year. Sweet Pea is a three-day festival of the arts held the first weekend in August. The Festival kicks off late Friday afternoon in Lindley Park with a performance by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Saturday ramps up with a children’s run and parade that lead the community to the park where the festivities continue through Sunday evening. Weekend entertainment comes in many forms – music of all genres, performances by local theatre and dance troupes, workshops, family-friendly entertainment and activities, a flower show, a beer and wine garden featuring Montana microbrews, and over 100 arts and crafts vendors to stroll through and purchase unique gifts for yourself, family, and friends. For further festival information or to purchase wristbands, visit www.sweetpeafestival.org.
Keep an eye out for further details about these awesome festivals and other outdoor events throughout this and upcoming issues of The BoZone. •
