Bozeman —Despite community interest and Sweet Pea’s best efforts, we are unable to move forward with the Bite of Bozeman this summer. The Bite of Bozeman (and The Taste of Bozeman before it) is a long-standing community tradition. Unfortunately, in recent years, we’ve been unable to raise enough commitment from local food vendors and restaurants to adequately support an event of this magnitude and provide the best experience for everyone. Vendors that did sign up to participate will receive a full refund.

Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts remains committed to reimagining The Bite of Bozeman. We will continue to conceptualize a family-friendly event that appeals to vendors and community members alike. 

ABOUT SWEET PEA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS:

The Sweet Pea Festival is a three-day festival of the arts held in Bozeman, Montana, since 1978. Festival dates are always the first full weekend in August with other events, such as Chalk on the Walk starting off the festivities of Sweet Pea Week. The Festival includes everything from music, theatre and dance to children’s activities, an Artist Marketplace with artists from Bozeman and around the country, and adult painting workshops. The Sweet Pea Festival is committed to its mission statement of “promoting and cultivating the arts.”

Hundreds of volunteers run and organize this annual event, a testament to the community’s desire for its ongoing success. All monies raised above what is needed to operate the Festival are given back to the community in the form of grants for the arts, art education, and special projects in the Bozeman area.