Sweet Pea Festival
- Dates
- Aug 6 to 8, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Lindley Park
- Price
- $30 to $60
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Sweet Pea Festival returns to Lindley Park, Bozeman, MT, Aug 6 to 8, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Sweet Pea Festival is Bozeman's summer celebration of the arts, held in Lindley Park from August 6 to 8, 2027, and billed as its 50th annual. This three-day community festival, inspired by the Sweet Pea Carnivals of the early 1900s, brings music, dance, theater, poetry, visual arts, children's activities and local food together. Nationally recognised musicians play the Main Stage, and there is a juried art show, an artisan vendors' market, a flower show, the Sweet Pea Run and a parade through downtown Bozeman. As a volunteer-run nonprofit, it has given over $400,000 to local organizations since 1986.
How it works
Entry to Lindley Park requires a wristband worn visibly. In 2026 a three-day wristband cost $30 before July 1, $40 from July 1 to August 6 and $60 at the festival, with single days at $40 and children 12 and under free. Volunteering for three hours earns a free three-day wristband. At the festival wristbands are sold only at the box office, not the gates, which in 2026 opened Friday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Who it suits
It suits families, art lovers and music fans who like a community festival. Children 12 and under enter free and the program includes a kids' zone with interactive activities. Adults can browse the juried art show and artisan vendors, take in dance, theater and poetry, and settle in the beer and wine garden or at the food trucks before the Main Stage sets.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Sweet Pea Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport BZN.
How do I get to Sweet Pea Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Sweet Pea Festival. The nearest major airport is BZN, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Zero-fare city bus system with a stop at the airport's Ground Transportation Center (select times/dates, per MSU's own off-campus student page, not full all-day service) and the RedLine Downtown route running 'several times daily' near Lindley Park/downtown. Genuinely low-cost option for this specific festival given its downtown-adjacent venue, unusual for how well transit fits a small-airport city.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Uber and Lyft operate at BZN with pickup outside the arrivals area; taxi companies queue in the commercial bus parking area. Typical fare to downtown Bozeman/Lindley Park area is roughly $30.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. Cost Lindley Park is an urban city park with a small nearby lot, not a dedicated event parking area, a local guide advises parking on the East Babcock or South Church side for closest access to entry points during festival events, and explicitly warns 'if there is ever a time to avoid driving and parking, this is it' during Sweet Pea week, since it coincides with heavy downtown-Bozeman foot traffic. No prepay platform (ParkMobile/SpotHero-style) or festival-run parking lot was found, this is street/city parking, not a managed festival parking product. No Bright Data unlocking attempted.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at BZN
There is no on site parking at the venue, so if you are hiring a car it is worth sorting nearby parking or a park and ride before you go.
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Where
Venue
Lindley Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Sweet Pea Festival?
Budget stays 3
1200 East Main Street, Bozeman, MT 59715
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates27 East Main Street, Bozeman, MT 59715
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates510 North 7th Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
Genuinely walkable, no shuttle needed.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesDowntown hotel, approximately 2 miles from Lindley Park, a short drive or longer walk, not immediately adjacent.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates815 East Main Street, Bozeman, MT 59715
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
33 West Main Street, Belgrade, MT 59714
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates309 West Madison Avenue, Belgrade, MT 59714
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Centrally located, approximately 0.7 miles (1.1km) from Lindley Park, within a 5-minute walk of the Emerson Centre for the Arts and Culture.
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Local reporting confirms genuine surge pricing and scarcity: hotel and Airbnb inventory in Bozeman is documented as heavily strained during Sweet Pea Festival week specifically, with named popular hotels (RSVP Motel, Sacajawea Hotel, Rainbow Ranch Lodge) already sold out and Airbnb search results returning 'Low Availability' when checked. Broader market data separately shows August is Bozeman's peak short-term-rental season (ADR up to ~$325/night market-wide).
Search AirbnbHipcamp does list a genuine regional inventory around greater Bozeman (30+ private campsites/cabins, average ~$125/night per Hipcamp's own listing summary, range as low as $16/night), a real alternative for attendees comfortable driving in daily, materially weaker fit than for a rural/camping-format festival given the ~15-30+ min drive most listings imply from downtown.
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Sweet Pea Festival 2027?
Aug 6 to 8, 2027
How much are Sweet Pea Festival tickets?
$30 to $60 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Sweet Pea Festival held?
Lindley Park, Bozeman, MT.