Sweet Pea returns with bowl concerts, family entertainment, vendor market & more
The most anticipated weekend of arts & culture is here with the return of Sweet Pea Festival, celebrating its 45th year in the Bozeman area with its 2022 event, Friday to Sunday, August 5th–7th.
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 like the Shane Center’s Broadway Musical Revue and IndepenDANCE, workshops, family friendly entertainment including Random Acts of Silliness and Bozeman Children’s Theatre, as well as activities, a flower show, a beer and wine garden featuring Montana microbrews, and countless arts and crafts vendors to stroll through and purchase unique gifts for yourself, family and friends.
The week leading up to the Festival offers additional fun-filled, community events. Artists of all skill levels converge on Main Street for ‘Chalk on the Walk’ Tuesday morning. The Sweet Pea Art Show will be on display at the ERA Landmark Downtown Visitor’s Center as well. Please note this year’s ‘Bite of Bozeman’ has unfortunately been canceled by event organizers.
One of the biggest draws of Sweet Pea is the live music! This year’s slate will include headlining performances by DeVotchKa, Railroad Earth and Houndmouth. Also appearing will be Bozeman Symphony, Matt Walin & His Nervous Breakdown, Kiltro, Kaleta & Super Yamba Band, Black Joe Lewis, STiLGONE and Amanda Anne Platt & the Honeycutters.
Events leading up to Festival weekend are complimentary. Entry to those in Lindley Park requires the purchase of an admission wristband – Full Weekend Access wristbands are $25 and free for kids 12 and under. Weekend passes will be $50 day of with single-day wristbands available for $30 each. These may be found at the main box office – located in front of the Bozeman Library – beginning at 3pm on Aug. 6th.
There’s plenty of dance, theatre, family entertainment, and other activities to discover! For further festival information and to purchase 2022 wristbands, visit www.sweetpeafestival.org. •
