Festival: 54th Annual Crested Butte Arts

There is no more idyllic backdrop for an outdoor arts event than the historic and highly eclectic mountain community of Crested Butte, Colorado. With iconic views of the Elk Mountains surrounding the downtown venue, the “Premier Arts Event in Colorado” attracts a enthusiastic art-buying clientele from across the country. This nationally recognized event invites world-class artisans and 12,000+ art patrons to mingle across three days of arts celebration.

This year’s highlights include:

– approximately 145 juried fine artists from across the country
– culinary court hosted by Colorado vendors
– children’s Art Alley Tent and family activities
– live music and performances on the Community Entertainment Stage
– silent auction benefiting our Artistic Enrichment Grant fund.

2026 Festival Hours:

Friday, July 31: 5pm-8pm MT
Saturday, August 1: 10am-6pm MT
Sunday, August 2: 9am-5pm MT