One of the biggest summer festivals in Colorado will be returning for its 54th year. Be ready to take part in the Crested Butte Arts Festival, which merges fabulous shows, exhibits, activities, and a scenic mountain town location. The multi-layered festival aims to present a wide range of arts as well as other activities that can be enjoyed by its audience.
Proceeds from this colorful event go on to sponsor sustainable outreach programs for the arts in Gunnison Valley. The annual Crested Butte Arts Festival will run from Friday to Sunday, July 31st to August 2nd, 2026, at the Crested Butte Community School.
Aside from art exhibitions from local artists, they also offer fantastic cuisine, artist demonstrations, live entertainment, children’s activities, and much more.
There will be a beer and wine pavilion as well as an art auction that benefits the Crested Butte Festival’s Art Education Program. Admission is free for this event, so bring in as many friends and family and join in all the fun! For complete schedules and festival maps of this fun and free event, visit their official website below.
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Details
Address: Crested Butte Community School, 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
Phone: 970-349-1184
Date: Friday – Sunday, July 31 – August 2, 2026
Website: crestedbutteartsfestival.com