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ARTS & CRAFTS |
| Always a highlight of the Festival, 100 artists and crafts people from the Gallatin Valley and around the nation will converge in Lindley Park to sell their wares to the public. Wander under the canopy of shady trees and explore the arts and crafts vendors. Sales will be open during the following times: Friday from 4pm–8pm, Saturday from 11am–6pm, and Sunday from 10am–5pm. |
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ART SHOW |
Reception: thursday 8/5 • 5pm–8pm
Bozeman Public Library Community Room
The Sweet Pea Juried and Open Art Shows will once again be held in the beautiful Bozeman Public Library’s Atrium Gallery. The shows will feature a diverse collection of artwork, ranging from watercolor and oil paintings, to photography, sculpture, and jewelry. Everyone is invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday, August 5. The shows run from Thursday, August 5 to Thursday, August 26, and may be viewed during the library’s normal business hours: Monday–Thursday, 10am–8pm; and Friday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. |
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THE SWEET PEA BALL |
Swingin’ on a Star
Saturday 7/31 • 7pm • Emerson Center Ballroom
Get ready for a heavenly evening at this year’s Ball. We’re bringing the event back downtown for "Swingin’ on a Star" at the Emerson Center Ballroom. Swing and glide on the dance floor to big-band favorites and more by popular local musicians Jeni Fleming and the Glen Johnston Swing Band.
The Ball is the official kick-off for the Sweet Pea Festival with doors opening at 7pm, a complimentary swing dance lesson from Bozeman Swing at 7:30pm, followed by dancing from 8pm–midnight. Catch special dance performances and join in the fun for the annual Sweet Pea Ball swing dance contest. All ages are welcome and semi-formal or dressy vintage attire is encouraged.
Advance tickets are $15 per person at Cactus Records, Vargo’s Jazz City, and Borders, or $18 at the door. For more information, please direct all inquiries to ball@sweetpeafestival.org.
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BITE OF BOZEMAN |
Wednesday 8/4 • 6–9pm • Main Street
Come to historic downtown Bozeman and enjoy food and drinks provided by over 40 food vendors from Bozeman and the surrounding areas with entertainment performed by local artists: Pinky and the Floyd, No Strings Attached, Lang Termes and Friends, Diamond Rock and Soul, and Archer’s Mob. |
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CHALK ON THE WALK |
Tuesday 8/3 • All Day • Main Street
Decorate the sidewalks of downtown Bozeman with your own artwork! Chalk on the Walk is a favorite way for many Festival attendees, both children and adults, to express themselves during the Festival of the Arts. Create your own artistic statement on Main Street between Grand Ave. and Broadway. Chalk will be provided after registering at Grand Avenue Christian Church, 110 South Grand from 9:30 - 10:30AM. There is no fee. |
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES |
Sat. & Sun 8/7 & 8/8 • 12pm-3pm • near the family stage
On Saturday children of all ages can make rainsticks and balloon hats, create marvelous wood sculptures, and paint at easels. On Sunday, bring a white cotton item of clothing to tie-dye—we have everything you need except the fabric and the imagination! There will also be paper maché, printing, book-making, and stamping, as well as an opportunity to help create a unique poetry flag “mural” that will appear at Sweet Pea Festivals for years to come. Each day’s activities will also include face painting and bubble-making fun. |
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CHILDREN'S RUN |
Saturday 8/7 • 10am (Precedes parade) • Main Street
The FUN starts here! Following the success of recent years, the Sweet Pea Children’s 1K Run will lead the Sweet Pea Parade. What a great way for your family to spend their Saturday morning! The race begins at 10am sharp at Main Street and 8th Avenue and ends at Main Street and Church Avenue.
Entry forms are available at the Bozeman Swim Center and the
Beall Park Recreation Center. Registration is at the 19th Street First Security Bank, August 4–6 from 10am–6pm. There is no race day registration—sorry, no exceptions. Entry fee is $2 August 4–5 and $4 August 6. There are several age divisions. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult (there is no fee for the adults).
On race day, runners are asked to be at the start by 9:45am. An information sheet will be handed out with race numbers at registration, please read it with your child. For more information, please call the Bozeman Recreation Department at 582-2290 or visit the Applications & Forms page for updates.
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CHURCH IN THE PARK |
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The Power of One
Sunday 8/8 • 9:30 am • The Bowl/Main Stage
One world, one community, one book, one light...it all comes from the power of one person. How can one person make a difference in a world with a need to serve so many? Start by bringing one canned food item for each attendee as a donation to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. Find out how the power of one simple gift multiplies. This year’s community
church service will demonstrate the power of a serving ministry. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the difference clearly in the light!
*Note: your canned food donation is voluntary and not required. |
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DANCE |
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Soul Street Dance Company
Sat urday 8/7 • 6:30pm •
Bowl/Main Stage
This Houston, Texas-based group presents their newest concert—"Breakin’ Backwards"—where bustin’ moves takes on decades past. Four male street dancers perform their
high-energy, very entertaining, and diverse choreography to the most popular music of the decades. Music includes a wide range of selections from Vivaldi to Debussy, Count Basie to Elvis Presley, the Temptations to Aerosmith, to Michael Jackson and beyond. Soul Street Dance appeals to all ages, ethnicities, and cultures, bringing their youthful enthusiasm to audiences everywhere.
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FAMILY |
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Bil Lepp
Saturday 8/7 • 12pm • Family Stage
Sunday 8/8 • 1pm • Family Stage
Growing up in a family where it was the job of the listener to decide whether or not a story was true, Bil Lepp became adept at spinning tales and exaggerating circumstances at an early age. Bil has received awards and recognition from the Parents’ Choice Foundation, the National Parenting Publications Association, Storytelling World, the Public Library Association, and has been featured numerous times at the National Storytelling Festival and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. |
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Stellaluna
Saturday 8/7 • 2pm • Family Stage
Sunday 8/8 • 12pm • Fa mily Stage
Presented by the Tears of Joy Theatre, this enchanting story of a baby fruit bat who falls into a bird’s nest is adapted from the beloved book by Janell Cannon. Poor Stellaluna tries to adjust to her new home but finds herself the odd one out, hanging by her feet and disgusted by the bugs brought home for dinner. What a relief to discover she is a bat! |
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FLOWER SHOW |
| Calling all local gardeners! Bring your sweet pea blossoms to display at the Flower Show tent in Lindley Park, near Information Headquarters. Entries are free and will be accepted Friday, August 6, from 11am–2pm. Judging will take place 2pm–5pm with winners announced at 5:30pm. Be sure to cast your vote for people’s choice by 6pm on Saturday!
Back by popular demand, we will be hosting a Sunday afternoon tea at 2pm in the Flower Show tent. You are invited to join us and celebrate this event started last year to honor our distinguished friends at the National Sweet Pea Society in England, who attended the 2009 Festival. Please stop by and enjoy the fragrant sweet peas while sipping authentic English tea!
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FOOD CONCESSIONS |
| Enjoy food and drink concessions throughout the Festival weekend! Below are a few menu choices and sponsoring groups. Watch for other non-profit organizations to join this superb lineup for your dining pleasure.
If your non-profit organization would like to be a food vendor in next year’s Festival, please contact the Sweet Pea office at 586-4003.
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MUSIC [all performing at the Bowl/Main Stage] |
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Carrie Rodriguez
Friday 8/6 • 6:30pm
Carrie is a classically trained, fiddle-toting, mandoguitar-slinging, Austin-based singer/songwriter. She’s appeared on national TV and radio shows including PBS’ Austin City Limits, NPR’s Mountain Stage and World Café Live, and Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour, among others. In 2008 and 2009, Carrie was named Roots Music Association’s Folk Songwriter of the Year. |
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Friday 8/6 • 8pm
Since their arrival on the music scene in 1993 in a legendary residency at Los Angeles’ Brown Derby nightclub, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s irresistible live show and aggressive, musically perceptive approach has proven them over time to be the singular standout among the numerous bands that launched the nineties swing revival. The group forged a massively successful fusion of classic American sounds from jazz, swing, Dixieland, and big-band music, building their own songbook of original dance tunes. Sixteen years later, BBVD is a veteran force that to this day adds new fans by the roomful every time they play. |
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Curtis Salgado
Sat urday 8/7 • 8pm
Curtis’ irresistible dance tunes, a propulsive rhythm section, and harmonica prowess help fortify his reputation as one of the best soul singers on the planet. Today, with multiple solo CDs and high accolades from peers and fans alike, Bozeman has the rare opportunity to see and hear this musical icon who helped build the contemporary blues and soul scene. Based in Portland, Oregon, Curtis was the inspiration for the characters in the “Blues Brothers” sketches, albums, and films made famous in the late ’70s. He was voted 2010 Soul-Blues Male Artist of the Year at the 31st annual Blues Foundation’s Blues Music Awards in Memphis, Tennessee. |
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Fishtank Ensemble
Sunday 8/8 • 3pm
Fishtank Ensemble formed in 2005 and is one of the most thrilling live performances in the music scene today. Consisting of four fun and diverse virtuosos playing a wide range of styles, from gypsy and Romanian to French and flamenco, the band has been touring the US for the last year, most recently to promote their new album, “Woman in Sin.” |
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PARADE |
Saturday 8/7 • 10am (after children’s run) • Main St.
The Sweet Pea parade is one of the community’s favorite Festival events! Join us this year to watch participants “Swingin’ on a Star” and vote for your favorite entries!
Download an application from the Applications and Forms page or pick one up at the Sweet Pea office. |
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THEATRE |
| Bozeman is chock-full of talent—come check it out for yourself at the Sweet Pea theatre selections! The schedule starts Friday night when Shakespeare in the Parks presents a gripping story of betrayal in Julius Caesar.
Saturday, a full day of fun starts in the morning with something new to the Festival this year—a presentation of your favorite movie scenes acted out by both the teen and adult groups of the Montana Actor’s Studio. Next, the Kaleidoscope Players will be back for their 10th year at Sweet Pea, followed by the fan favorite Spontaneous Combustibles and their fast-paced, hilarious brand of improv. Afterward, you definitely won’t want to miss the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s performance of Robin Hood.
The fun continues Sunday with the ridiculously fun and charming Fairy Tales Gone Wild performed by the Kaleidoscope Camp kids. The Spontaneous Combustibles will be back, along with more improv fun by The Silly Moose—goofy improv for kids of all ages, and then a workshop by the Missoula Children’s Theatre—this time for teens. The final show on Sunday will be Shakespeare in the Parks performing a joyous and fantastical comedy: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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WRISTBANDS ON SALE |
Children 6 years of age and under are admitted free.
$10 through Wednesday, August 4 : Available at pre-sales outlets
$10 Thursday, August 5 : Available ONLY at Jacobs Crossing Lobby
$15 Festival days: August 6, 7, and 8 : Available ONLY at Lindley Park
Your Sweet Pea wristband entitles you to participate in all Festival events held in Lindley Park. Your wristband must be worn around your wrist and visible at all times for admission to the Festival. Sweet Pea is not responsible for lost or stolen bands. Sweet Pea has leased Lindley Park from the City of Bozeman August 6, 7, and 8. Therefore, a wristband is required for admission to the park on those dates. No refunds on wristband sales. Admission sales are the Festival’s primary source of financial support.
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