Parade of Homes

The Gallatin Valley Parade of Homes has become a much anticipated event for both residents and visitors to the area. The Parade offers an opportunity for people to explore luxurious homes, view the latest in building trends, and collect design ideas. The Gallatin Valley's real estate market has excelerated at an incredible pace and the Parade of Homes has come to personify this growth and innovation.

The 2007 parade, organized by the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association (SWMBIA), highlights 14 area homes constructed by local SWMBIA member builders. Black Bull is proud to feature one of their Club Homes, designed by Bozeman’s renowned Locati Architects. The home is located on the 9th fairway overlooking the 1st and 9th holes, a year-round stream & wetlands, and inspiring views of the Bridger Mountains. Locati has selected the best quality natural building materials, such as pickle-wood flooring, natural slate in the entry and laundry rooms, beautiful heavy timbers, and granite-slab countertops in the kitchen. Other details include a master bath detailed with solid travertine vanity tops with travertine tiles detailing the 6-foot luxury soaker tub and shower. Entertaining in this home is a pleasure with features like a Wolf/Subzero appliance package, a custom-designed wine room and wet bar, Kohler and Moen plumbing fixtures and custom cabinetry by Holiday; the unique features of this 3,256-square-foot Club Home will undoubtedly rival those of any in southwest Montana.

The 2007 Parade of Homes will be held September 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th 10am to 6pm, and September 12th from 5pm to 9pm.

Sweet Pea Festival

Bozeman, MT is not only home to the Black Bull Golf Community, but also to the 2007 Sweet Pea Festival, which marks the festival’s 30th year of celebrating the arts. Sweet Pea is considered one of Montana's largest arts festivals, as it attracts nearly 20,000 visitors every year. The festival is run entirely by volunteers and features live music, theatre presentations, arts and crafts booths, dance, a flower show, a family stage and a special area for children's activities. A total of 100 artists and craft persons will once again set up shop in Lindley Park to sell their art and hold craft workshops for children on Saturday and Sunday. The festival kicks off only minutes away from the Black Bull Community with the Bite of Bozeman on August 1 and continues with various festivities through August 3, 4, & 5.

Tickets bought at most locations before Aug. 1 will cost $10, with tickets at the gate costing $15. Roughly 70 percent of the revenue to organize Sweet Pea comes from ticket sales, with around 2,000 people volunteering their time to make the festival a reality, organizers said. Additional ticket and schedule information is available at www.sweetpeafestival.org or by calling 586-4003.