Boise State at Treefort
Boise State’s deep-rooted history with Treefort begins at the festival’s inception in 2012. Now, not only does Boise State sponsor Treefort at the highest level, but we also highlight the work of many Boise State students, alums and employees that shine rays of talent and creativity through the City of Trees each March.
Get a (Student) Life Podcast
Get a (Student) Life will be featured in Podfort’s line-up on March 24 at Boise Centre East from 1 – 1:45 p.m. in Room 420b. The Get a (Student) Life Podcast is where you can tune in to hear stories from your peers about life at Boise State, learn about campus resources, and discover ways to make the most of your time as a Bronco.
Be sure to catch up on current episodes of the Get a (Student) Life Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts like Spotify and YouTube.
More of Boise State at Treefort
Learn about some of our highlighted events. For a comprehensive schedule of other Boise State-related events happening at Treefort, take a look at the university’s Treefort guide.
Boise State’s Treefort Music Fest 2024 Guide
Storyfort
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For the writers, readers and storytellers out there, Storyfort is for you! Be sure to check out Boise State’s BFA and MFA in Creative Writing Showcases along with a number of featured Boise State alums and employees, including Tomas Baiza, Anika Bennett, Lyd Havens, Alan Heathcock, Heidi Kraay, Leta Harris Neustaedter, and Grace Ward. Go learn all about Voces Internship of Idaho, a non-profit co-founded by Boise State alum Ximena Bustillo that has had a number of Boise State student recipients.
Hackfort
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Learn, connect and engage with all aspects of technology and tech culture at Hackfort (March 21-23, at Boise Centre East). Boise State cybersecurity alum and winner of 2023’s Hackfort Tech Challenge Kacey Wheeler presents “How to Crack a Password,” 4 – 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. If you have an idea you’re ready to launch or want to join up with other startups, go check out Hackfort Tech Challenge pitch competition, hosted by Venture College from 10 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23. Boise State Esports will host a Smash Bros. Tournament featuring DJ Dave the Fave (Boise State COBE alum) from 5 – 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 in the Boise State Esports Arena on Capitol and Front.
Filmfort
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And for all you movie buffs, Filmfort offers film screenings, panels and workshops. Plus, there are plenty of chances to show support for Boise State! Both Local Gems #1 and Local Gems #2 blocks feature Boise State alum filmmakers. Also included will be feature-length film Stockton to Tablerock, directed by Elliot Norton and funded by Boise State’s Idaho Film Collection. Zoe Kelly, alum of the Theatre Arts program, is the lead actor! Be sure to also to check out the work of other Boise State film program alums: Ella Smith’s Gotta Get Away and Ryan Uria’s The Parking Date.
Music
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Be sure to support Boise State’s Department of Music by stopping by the Boise State Music Student Showcase at Treefort Music Hall on Thursday, March 21 from 3 – 4:30 p.m.
On campus this weekend, don’t miss Patrick Watson & Boise Philharmonic at the Morrison Center on Saturday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m.
For all your other music needs, check out the full Treefort lineup.
Artfort at The Blue Galleries and Stein Luminary
Elevate your Treefort Experience! Meet alumni artists and immerse yourself in the extraordinary setting of The Stein Luminary and The Blue Galleries at the Start with Art Treefort Kick-Off Mixer at the Stein Luminary on March 20 from 5 – 7 p.m.
The Blue Galleries will be open special hours during Treefort and visitors can visit March 20th, 21st, and 22nd 12-5pm each day for free! View the gallery to learn more about three featured exhibitions. While you’re there, check out VizPrism II at the Stein Luminary.
The Blue Galleries are located in the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) at Boise State University, 1110 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83706.
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