The well-known Boise music festival, Treefort Music Festival is coming back for it’s tenth annual event. Typically held in the later half of the month of March, the festival descends on the heart of downtown Boise and takes place in a variety of venues and one main stage. Along with hundreds of musical local, regional, national and international acts, the festival breaks into 11 different Forts, such Alefort, Hackfort, Dragfort, and others that bring more than just music to the event.
With Treefort 10 happening March 23 - 27, 2022, the musical organizers have gifted us with another release of another 166 artists. When the final artist release comes, there will be over 400 musicians and bands to *attempt to catch live.
Must-See Acts Coming To Treefort 10
There are still hundreds more Treefort artists to be announced, but these bands and performing acts have already got us excited for Treefort 10. Check out our recommendation of bands you won’t want to miss this year:
- Joshy Soul
- Jackie Venson
- Fruit Bats
- Magdalena Bay
- Blood Lemon
Photo Credit: Treefort
Get Your Treefort Passes Now
Excited for Treefort now? That’s a normal feeling. Tickets for the 2022 Treefort 10 are now on sale. Be sure to secure your pass while supplies last.
Zipline Pass - $420
5-Day Treefort Pass - $270
5-Day Under 21 Pass - $150
Day Pass Prices - Coming Soon
How To Make The Most of Your Treefort Experience
To say Treefort is an experience is an understatement. Any seasoned Treefort-er knows what it takes mentally and physically to fully take on the five day music festival. If this is your first time or you’re looking for ways to maximize your Treefort, here’s how to have a phenomenal time.
Hotels In Downtown Boise
Staying close to the action by minimizing travel time is the name of the game. These downtown Boise hotels offer rooms and suites in a range of prices and are no more than a quick walk from the Treefort Main Stage.
- The Modern
- Hotel 43
- The Grove Hotel
- Inn at 500
- Hilton Garden Inn Boise Downtown
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Boise Downtown
- Residence Inn Boise Downtown/City Center
- Hampton Inn & Suites Boise - Downtown
- Hyatt Place Boise/Downtown
Transportation Options To and From Treefort
Having venues all across downtown Boise, it can save you time and money by using the various forms of transportation that Treefort has gathered.
Treeline - using the local bus system, Treasure Valley Transit runs a Treefort specific route. Serving stops at Main Street Station, 5th and Main, Idaho and Capitol Blvd., Idaho and 12th, Main and 13th, and Main and 11th. The route runs from 6 pm to 12 am during the time of the festival. The special bus route is free for everyone!
An added bonus, show your Treefort wristband on ANY Treasure Valley Transit bus to ride for free during the festival.
Bike - Treefort Music Festival is an official B-Corp organization, and being such, they encourage as much green-travel as possible. Ride your bike down to the main stage area, and enjoy free bike parking!
Scooter - Thanks to scooter companies like Bird, Lime, and Spin, it’s easy to hop on a scooter and go. Simply download the app, scan the scooters QR code, and you’re off. Scooters are often fully charged and stocked at several areas across downtown Boise for the festival.
COVID Safety Protocols
The official COVID safety protocols for the 2022 Treefort Music Festival have not been released. At the previous year's festival, they followed the instructions and guidelines set forth by the Idaho Central District Health, the Office of Emergency Preparedness, and the City of Boise. It’s unclear at this time how the requirements could change, but here are the requirements from last years music festival:
- Masks are required in all indoor and outdoor Treefort venues, along with 6-foot physical distance where possible.
- All Treeforters must pass through the TMF Pre-Check Party Zone to receive their wristband.
- To pass through this pre-check you must either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, proof of a negative COVID-19 test from the last 48 hours, or receive a vaccination or test at the checkpoint.
These protocols and requirements could change in the new year, so stay tuned on the official Treefort safety page.
Health & Safety for Treefort
Congratulations to the entire Treefort crew on your upcoming 10th Treefort music festival! It’s been incredible to watch the event grow, be an upstanding example of how eco-friendly and safe a large event like this can be, and has shown visitors the beauty and awesomeness of our city. We can’t wait to dawn our wristbands again and party Treefort style!
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