FORT DESCRIPTIONS

Artist painting a dragon on a pink wall.

ARTFORT

Artfort celebrates the incredible creative ingenuity embedded within Boise’s culture, providing a voice for hundreds of artists throughout many disciplines. From vivid paintings by local artists to groundbreaking dances with groups like the Ballet Idaho Youth Company and Idaho Dance Theatre, Artfort brings forth the most innovative parts of our community. Artfort is 100% free and 100% immersive, providing an experience that allows audiences to interact with the pieces, watch artists at work, and even hear them tell their stories firsthand. We work hard to highlight underserved and minority voices — at our 2026 festival we included Hispanic, Basque, and Chinese artists amongst many others. Your support helps keep Boise’s creative community alive and thriving.

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COMEDYFORT

Comedyfort is a place for Treefort attendees and community members to get together, loosen up, and have a good laugh. Many of our events are open for all ages and hold a diverse lineup of comedians, featuring some of the nation’s best entertainers. With the support of our wonderful community sponsors, Treefort is proud to build connection through comedy.

Performer with long pink hair in motion.

DRAGFORT

At Dragfort, everyone is invited to the party. In a vibrant celebration of queer culture, Dragfort creates a space for authentic self-expression and close-knit community. Your support helps us elevate LGBTQIA+ voices through a range of events like comedy, podcasts, storytelling, and even dance classes, ultimately enlivening Boise’s culture and inspiring joy. Drag bears a rich history of creative expression, resilience, and activism and it makes our community stronger as a result!

Audience watching a movie in a dark theater.

FILMFORT

Filmfort celebrates new, local, and independent cinema by providing a space for filmmakers to connect with each other and their audiences. Events like Q&A panels, film screenings, and pitch contests get filmmakers engaged, encouraging networking and collaborations between creatives. Your support helps us put together opportunities for meaningful conversations that help our film community grow and flourish, enriching the vast network that makes up Boise’s creative landscape. Filmfort is not just for filmmakers, though; we show films catering to audiences of all ages and interests, and we keep the greater Boise community in mind throughout each gathering.

Young people engaging with VR technology at College of Western Idaho.

HACKFORT

Fueled by local support, Hackfort is a two-day tech conference designed to inspire and educate Boise’s thriving tech community. From panel discussions to interactive workshops, we create a space for tech enthusiasts to expand their knowledge and discover new ideas, building a diverse network of innovators within our tech economy. We also offer year-round happy hours, exploring topics like cybersecurity, career development, and adaptive decision making.

KIDFORT

Kidfort invites Boise’s youth to participate in a packed schedule of exciting, whimsical, and educational activities for free! Including performances both for kids and by kids, this program provides opportunities for children to explore events centered around music, art, sciences, and community. Through collaboration with local educational organizations, children of all ages get opportunities to perform for an audience, attend concerts programmed just for them, and do hands-on crafting with local creative businesses. Additionally, as a part of our youth engagement programs we host two featured tracks, Cadets for ages 12-14 and Trailblazers for teens 15-18 to work with festival staff teams and to receive behind-the-scenes experience and develop teamwork and leadership skills.

MUSIC TALKS

Our music talks are designed to educate musicians, music workers, and anyone aspiring to know more about the industry at any stage of their journey. Free for any attendee, these panel discussions and key notes provide professional development insight from subject matter experts. From sync licensing ins and outs and navigating legal issues to royalties, gear, distribution and label services and much more; we also host industry breakfasts to promote networking and collaboration. Not only is this information invaluable to aspiring musicians and producers, but it helps community members understand the processes and work that goes on behind the scenes. Our speakers explore information that is often overlooked by those entering the music scene, supporting advocacy and music policy and providing insight into available careers and opportunities. Music Talks also hosts monthly year-round panels and workshops for the local community, exploring a different featured topic each month.

PODFORT

Podfort welcomes artists, students and speakers of many disciplines to share their passions and knowledge with the Boise community! We host creators who speak on niche topics like underground metal bands along with broader topics like baseball or political science. From casual discussions to nitty-gritty discourse, Podfort encourages new perspectives and ignites new passions. Community support helps us invite a broader range of podcasters, diversifying the artistry and education made available to listeners as we gain an ever-increasing platform of attendees each year.

SKATEFORT

In collaboration with Boise’s Parks & Recreation and Boise Skateboard Association, skatefort provides a space for local youth to make new friends and express themselves through skateboarding. This two-day portion of Treefort Music Fest is devoted to creating a safe, inclusive environment for Boise’s at-risk youth as we prioritize healthy recreation and strive to build community amongst our attendees. Donations directly support resources and programming as well as giveaways and live music.

STORYFORT

Storyfort opens the floor for seasoned writers, students, and everyone in between. Authors and community members share their experiences and creations in an intimate setting, exploring difficult conversations, sharing lived experiences, and also having some light-hearted fun. Storyfort events include educational experiences like artist lectures and writing workshops, networking opportunities, and advice from editors and other industry professionals. We also host events centered around human rights, reproductive health, environmental activism and queer culture as part of our mission to build compassion and connection through storytelling.

YOGAFORT

Local and regional artists come together to synthesize yoga and music, encouraging authenticity through mindfulness, movement and musicality. More than just yoga, this fort includes a variety of events ranging in intensity from HIIT to dance classes to relaxing nidra yoga, welcoming participants of all experience levels. Many events include acts like live DJs and pianists, bringing all corners of Boise’s creative community together into one harmonious experience. Thanks to our fantastic participants and donors like you, we can keep yogafort accessible and inclusive.