One of the biggest summer festivals in Colorado will be returning for their 47th year. Be ready to take part in Crested Butte Arts Festival that 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 their audience. The nationally recognized festival uses their proceeds to sponsor sustainable outreach programs for the arts in Gunnison Valley.
The annual Crested Butte Arts Festival will be happening on August 2nd to 4th, 2019 in Elk Ave downtown Crested Butte.
Aside from art exhibitions from local artists, they also offer fantastic cuisine, artist demonstrations, live entertainment, children’s activities, and many more.
There will be a beer and wine pavilion as well as an art auction that benefits 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 map of this fun and free event, visit their official website below.

Crested Butte’s iconic butte. Photo: crestedbutteartsfestival.com

Monkey art. Photo: crestedbutteartsfestival.com

Aerial view of CB during arts weekend.

Arts and crafts vendors line Elk Avenue. Photo: crestedbutteartsfestival.com
Crested Butte Accommodations
Details
Address: 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte
Phone: 970-349-1184
Date: Fri-Sun, August 2-4, 2019
Website: crestedbutteartsfestival.com