Crested Butte Arts Festival

Crested Butte, CO

July 31 - August 2, 2026

Application Deadline 3/15/26

WHAT: 54th Annual Crested Butte Arts Festival   

WHERE: Elk Avenue, Downtown Crested Butte, Colorado 

WHEN:  July 31 - August 2, 2026 | Fri. 5-8pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 9am-5pm

NOTEWORTHY:

• Limited to approximately 150 artists
• $12K spend on festival Patron Marketing
• Estimated attendance 10,0000 - 12,000
• Free patron admission & parking
• Load-In Friday, in two periods
• Overnight security
• Dedicated WiFi network for artist's internet connection provided
• Hydration & Snacks - volunteers circulate the venue, distributing refreshments to all artists
• VIP Program - Weekend hospitality offered to artists who donate a work into the festival's art auction. VIP hospitality includes: continental-style breakfast (2), catered lunches (2), a snack bar & cold drinks, and indoor bathrooms with running water.
• Booth Sitters - on-call booth sitters are made available to artists enrolled in the VIP Program.
• Links on the festival website to the artist's gallery
• Extensive PR and marketing
• Artists retain all sales proceeds
• Lodging discounts & FREE vehicular camping
• Jury Fee: $45 (non-refundable)
• Booth Fees: $600 Standard | $850 Corner | $1,250 Double Corner

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

Artist Notification: March 31, 2026

Booth Fee Due: April 30, 2026

For more information, please visit our website

Email questions to Andrew Arell, andrew@crestedbutteartsfestival.com
or call (970) 349-1184

The 2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival will be resurrected on historic Elk Avenue in the heart of Crested Butte's downtown Creative District. Crested Butte, known for its mountain charm and panoramic vistas, is also distinguished by a sizable second-home owner population that resides in he region throughout the summer months. These high-net-worth art buyers make up the majority of our patrons.