The 55th annual Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Historic Elk Avenue August 6 to 8, 2027. More than 100 fine artists set up along downtown Crested Butte in 12 mediums, including ceramics, digital art, mixed media, glass, jewelry, woodwork, painting, sculpture, metalwork and fiber, with live music and food vendors on hand to keep the browsing fueled.
Elk Avenue closes to cars for the weekend, which makes it the rare summer weekend when the street is easier to walk than to park on. Admission is free, and the outdoor, family-friendly show runs rain or shine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the interest of attendee safety and to protect artist works, we kindly ask that dogs stay off the festival promenade on Elk Avenue. Please enjoy the event with your pup by using our designated 'Paw Path' along the sidewalk.
Elk ave is closed to vehicles during the festival. Parking is available at the 4-way in the Visitors Center lot.
Designated parking for handicapped accessibility will be located at 6th Street / Elk Avenue,
adjacent to the Tennis Courts at the East Festival Entrance.
