Juried Art Show
July 5 – August 6 • ERA Landmark – 8 East Main Street
This year’s Sweet Pea Art Show will once again be held in the ERA Landmark Downtown Visitor’s Center. This two and three dimensional juried show will feature a diverse collection of artwork, ranging from watercolor and oil paintings to photography to low-relief sculpture. Attendance is free and open to the public. Join us for the opening reception during the Art Walk on July 14, 6:00–8:00 PM, at ERA Landmark.
Chalk on the Walk
Tuesday, August 1 • All Day • Main Street
Decorate the sidewalks of downtown Bozeman with your own artwork! Chalk on the Walk is a favorite way for children and adults to express themselves during the Festival of the Arts. Create your own artistic statement on Main Street between Grand and Broadway. Chalk will be handed out from 9:30-10:30 am in the Jacobs Crossing lobby at 424 E Main St. Many Downtown Bozeman businesses want you to decorate their Walk and will also be handing out chalk – look for signs in their windows showing their participation.
Children’s Run
Saturday, August 5 • 9:30 am • Main St.
The FUN starts here! The Sweet Pea Children’s 1K Run has become a tradition for many families and is the perfect way to spend a Sweet Pea Saturday morning. The Children’s fun run takes place Saturday, August 5, 2023 and will lead the Sweet Pea parade! The run starts at 9:30a.m. (line up by 9:15a.m.) on Eighth and Main Street.
Children 12 and younger are invited to register at the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department website. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration ends Wednesday, August 2nd.
The run fee is $10 per child for City of Bozeman Residents and $14 per child for nonresidents. All participants will receive a ribbon, Bogert Pool day pass, and post-run refreshments. Children’s Run T-Shirts will be available to purchase at the Beall Center, 415 N. Bozeman Ave., starting in July and through August 4th, while supplies last. For more information, please contact the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department at 406-582-2290.
Sweet Pea Run
Saturday, August 5 • 7:15 am (10k) & 7:25 am (5k) • Main St.
It’s back and as fun as ever! The Sweet Pea 5K and 10K will be held Saturday, August 5 with the 10k starting at 7:15am and the 5k at 7:25am. This great community event is brought to you by the Big Sky Wind Drinkers and helps support their free community fun runs and THRIVE’s Girls on the Run program. The Sweet Pea Run is one of the oldest running races in Bozeman and offers something for everyone– from competitive runners to families looking for a little outdoor exercise. You can run the race and still make it to the kid’s run and the parade. Sign up for the race here!
Both races start and finish on Main Street and offer a great way to see a slice of what Bozeman has to offer. Start your tour in historic downtown and then over to one of Bozeman’s many great trails (5k), or check out what happens on Sweet Pea Festival grounds early in the morning as you race past Lindley Park, up to the expansive views of the Bridger range and down the hill to MSU (10k) and back to downtown.
Remember, please leave dogs at home and if you are bringing a stroller, please line up toward the back.
Beer & Wine Garden
Festival Weekend • Southwest Corner of Lindley Park
This year Sweet Pea once again celebrates the art of craft brewing. Adults are invited to stop in the Beer and Wine Garden located in the southwest corner of the park and enjoy a local brew or glass of wine while listening to the music in the Bowl. Thank you for honoring our longtime policy of no outside alcohol and drinking within the designated area only. Enjoy responsibly! Hours of operation: Friday from 4-9pm, Saturday from 11am-9pm and Sunday from 9-4pm.
Flower Show
Festival Weekend • Flower Show Tent
2023 Winners!
Grand Prize: Karen Kirk
People’s Choice: Anna Cate Bickerstaff
Adult:
1st: Karin Kirk
2nd: Linda Lennon
3rd: Lisa Armstrong – Roepke
Children:
1st: Townes Halvorson
2nd: Lane Harrison
3rd: Miles Guenther
Perennial:
1st: Ramiera Family
2nd: Mira Ramiera
3rd: Marcy Ramsey
Creative Arrangement:
1st: Linda Lennon
2nd: Anna Cate Bickerstaff
3rd: Karen Kirk
2023 Flower Show Application & Info