boise goatHead fest

Presented by the Boise Bicycle Project

A pedal-powered, wonderfully weird, bona fide Boise celebration of Boise’s vibrant bicycle community!

The Boise Goathead Fest is a wonderfully weird celebration of Boise's bicycle culture & goathead removal around the city! Festival-goers dress up in their favorite kooky costume and bring their person-powered ride to the festival grounds -  filled with live concerts, artwork, funky bikes, food trucks, and beer from Lost Grove Brewing.

Get ready for an exciting twist at this year's Boise Goathead Fest! Mark your calendars for September 22nd, as we transform the Depot Bench on Latah Street into a vibrant, car-free zone. It's the perfect spot for the Bench community and beyond to come together, connect, and thrive. Check back for a grand announcement coming your way in July!

SUPPORT THE EVENT

Supporters help make the Boise Goathead Fest possible! If you’re a community member, show your support by making a donation or by drinking Lost Grove Brewing’s Pedal-Powered Pilsner!

If you’re a business, consider becoming an in-kind or financial sponsor. 

Business Sponsorship

By registering as a business sponsor, you’ll support the event & Boise Bicycle Project. And the best part? Sponsorship will put your business in front of thousands of event attendees & local media viewers.

Pedal-Powered Pilsner

Golden, clear, smooth, and crisp with a slightly bitter punch - this limited-edition beer was made in collaboration with Lost Grove Brewing! 100% of proceeds support Boise Goathead Fest. Available at all Lost Grove Brewing locations when announced.

DONATIONS

Make a donation to the Boise Bicycle Project & help support the event.

GET INVOLVED

Pick Goatheads

Goatheads, also known as puncture vine, are an invasive species that wreak havoc on bicycle tires, bare feet, and pet paws. The Boise Goathead Fest is, in part, a quirky celebration of Boise’s efforts to remove goatheads from hotspot locations.

This year, there are three great ways to pick goatheads! First, you can pick goatheads with the Boise Bicycle Project during three picking events in June, July, and August. Second, frequent goathead picking with the City of Boise’s Weed Warriors will continue this year! Third, you can organize your own picking groups/pick on your own using the Goathead Hotspot Map to get ideas on where to pick. If you record your pickings here and show a screenshot of the confirmation page, head over to Lost Grove Brewing (either location) same-day for a FREE beer on tap! Dispose of your goatheads at BBP’s goathead dumpster (in back alleyway) or in your garbage can.

Disclaimer: Ages 21+ only. Beer must be redeemed at Lost Grove Brewing on the same day as your picking. Draft beers only (no cans to-go). Free beers through the first 300, ends September 22nd.

Volunteer

Volunteers are the folks that help build Boise Goathead Fest from the ground-up, run the show, and then break it down year after year! By becoming a volunteer, you’ll help the smashing show go on. Volunteer positions will be listed in early August.

Become a vendor/performer

Please check back on July 10th for our vendor/performer application form. We generally receive many applications and will reach out to you if we’re able to have you at the event this year.

frequently asked questions (FAQS)

  • Outside alcohol

    Drugs or paraphernalia

    Explosives, flammables, or flares

    Weapons (guns, knives, pepper spray)

    Drones

  • The festival grounds will be mostly paved with a handful of grassy areas that should be maintained well enough for wheelchair use. Knee scooters and crutches should be comfortable to use within the festival grounds. We are planning to have an accessible drop-off area. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Boise Bicycle Project’s Events & Outreach Manager, Julia, at julia@boisebicycleproject.org.

  • Boise Goathead Fest will not be providing earplugs at the event. If you would like to protect your ears during the live music performances, we request that you bring your own.

  • Yes! Children of all ages are welcome to attend this event. There will be an array of exciting kids activities. There are chances that there may be high temperatures - please plan accordingly.

  • To purchase alcohol, you will need to have a valid ID with you. You will be ID’d at the time of purchase and given a wristband. An ID is not needed to attend the event or enter festival grounds

  • No, we will not be checking printed or electronic event registration during the event. Your registration helps us stay connected & anticipate the number of attendees! But it is not required to access the festival.

  • You can purchase merchandise at the event’s merchandise booth and/or at Boise Bicycle Project. Merchandise at BBP may be limited.

  • Yes, you can bring your BGF cup, or another steel cup, to fill at the festival.

  • No

  • Each volunteer will receive a bandana!

  • This year, there will be no large organized parade. However, we're organizing group rides to the event where meet-ups can happen in a few neighborhoods throughout Boise. From there, those riding bikes/scooters/roller skates/etc. can ride to the event together in style! We’ll have more information on what this will look like in August.

  • Yes - dogs are welcome this year! We ask that folks only bring their pals if they’re friendly and on-leash the entire time.

  • Yes! We encourage festival attendees to bring their own water bottles.

  • Beer and other alcoholic beverages purchased can be drunk within the beer garden.

  • Please visit our volunteer booth if you and your child are separated.

If you’re interested in doing a story on Boise Goathead Fest, please reach out to Whitney Schrader, BBP’s Marketing & Communications Manager, at whitney@boisebicycleproject.org.

A full press/media kit will be available and linked here on July 17th.

PRESS & MEDIA INQUIRIES