SLAM Festival

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Arts & CultureBozeman
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsSLAM distinguishes itself by treating the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

SLAM Festival in Bozeman

The Summer SLAM Festival is a free, weekend-long celebration of the arts held every August in Bogert Park, Bozeman, organized by the nonprofit SLAM. The festival gathers dozens of Montana artists selling handmade work, live music and dance on a main stage, hands-on demonstrations and workshops, food trucks, and a Montana-only beer and spirits garden, all built around SLAM's broader mission of supporting public art and artist scholarships in the Bozeman community.

Bogert Park sits in one of Bozeman's older residential neighborhoods, a shaded, creek-side green space more often used for picnics and pickup soccer than for anything resembling a citywide festival.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

SLAM distinguishes itself by treating the festival as one part of a larger nonprofit mission: the same organization behind the Bogert Park weekend also funds public art installations and artist scholarships, so festival proceeds circulate back into Montana's creative community

02

The mystery stays covered

The lineup leans heavily on hands-on engagement rather than passive browsing, demonstration tents where visitors watch porcupine quillwork, linocut printing, screen printing, and pasta-making up close, plus workshops attendees can join directly

03

The city starts moving

A Montana Libations Garden pours exclusively in-state beer and spirits, and the festival closes its second day with a beloved, unmistakably local tradition: a chaotic, crowd-pleasing corgi race across the park lawn

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

SLAM's most distinctive tradition is its Sunday-afternoon corgi race

Water and renewal

Living ritual

when dozens of corgis dash across Bogert Park as one of the festival's most anticipated moments

The sacred route

Living ritual

Alongside that lighthearted ritual

The local code

Living ritual

the festival maintains a consistent structure each year: an Artists Market spanning painting

Tradition 5

Living ritual

woodworking

Tradition 6

Living ritual

and textiles

Tradition 7

Living ritual

a demonstration tent where artists teach techniques like porcupine quillwork and linocut printing directly to visitors

Tradition 8

Living ritual

and a Montana Libations Garden that pours exclusively in-state beer and spirits

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

For SLAM Festival, plan transport around the exact Bozeman venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Early August afternoons in Bozeman run warm and sunny, so festivalgoers typically wear shorts, sundresses, or light pants with a T-shirt, adding a layer for the cooler evening as the sun...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For SLAM Festival, stay near the part of Bozeman you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map45.68 N, 111.04 WOpen in Google Maps

Bozeman, MT

Nearest airportBZN — Bozeman Yellowstone
TransportFor SLAM Festival, plan transport around the exact Bozeman venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor SLAM Festival, stay near the part of Bozeman you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Bozeman via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Bozeman, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearEarly August afternoons in Bozeman run warm and sunny, so festivalgoers typically wear shorts, sundresses, or light pants with a T-shirt, adding a layer for the cooler evening as the sun drops behind the Bridger Mountains. Comfortable shoes are essential for a full day spent walking between artist booths, the demonstration tent, and the food vendor area. Sun protection, hats and sunglasses, is common given the intensity of Montana's high-altitude summer sun.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is SLAM Festival?

SLAM Festival is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does SLAM Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Bozeman, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Bozeman, MT

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLslamfestivals.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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