Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

This festival began in 1986 through the efforts of a few insightful Crested Butte locals who envisioned a wildflower celebration in one of the most picturesque valleys in Colorado. The Festival has grown into a summer-long season of events with over 200 classes offered by over 80 instructors, tour guides and volunteers. Our mission is to advocate for the preservation and appreciation of wildflowers in the Gunnison Valley and adjacent Wilderness Areas through exploration, education and identification of wildflowers and their role in our unique environment.