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We advocate for the preservation and appreciation of wildflowers!

06/05/2026

Join us this Saturday, June 6 from 10am-3pm for National Trails Day Work Day with !

We will meet at 10am at the Caves Trailhead in CB South. Please bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, and water. There will be snacks for the work day, and then a BBQ and giveaway at 3pm 😎

We are stoked to sponsor this event again this year and hope to see you out there!

📸Eric Phillips 🤩

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05/24/2026

✨Event Highlight: Scarp Ridge with Molly Murfee✨⁠
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Join us for this incredible advanced-expert hike above Lake Irwin. You’ll traverse across wildflower-covered hillsides and climb above treeline to reach one of the most spectacular ridges in the Elk Mountains. The views include six 14,000-ft peaks and one of the most abundant and diverse displays of wildflowers in the Gunnison Valley, often featuring masses of alpine sunflowers.

Please note: event time includes 35-min drive to the trailhead; four-wheel drive needed
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⛰️H29 ⛰️Tuesday, 7/14 ⛰️7:30am-2pm⁠
⛰️H45 ⛰️Friday, 7/17 ⛰️7:45am-2:15pm⁠
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Online registration is now open to the public! Check out the 2026 Program Guide on our website (CrestedButteWildflowerFestival.org) for a full lineup of our summer events. We look forward to seeing you this summer for our 40th Anniversary Festival, July 10-19, 2026!

📸Jackie Bludworth 🤩

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05/23/2026

Is an advanced or expert hike right for you? Here is what you need to know:

🌸 Overview:
Plan on traveling 5-8 miles (or more) on steep, often rocky terrain, and expect some off-trail hiking across talus slopes. Footing can be tricky, and many of these hikes include creek/river crossings and travel across narrow, exposed areas near cliffs/drop-offs. Elevation gain/loss can exceed 1,500 vertical feet (very steep!).

🌸 Ability:
Expert hikes are suitable for people who are very physically fit and who
incorporate running, cycling, or other strenuous exercise into their schedule regularly. You should be comfortable traveling at a pace of 3 miles/hour... uphill!

**These hikes are not suitable for anyone with medical issues that prevent them from exerting themselves or who have a history of altitude sickness when traveling to mountain areas.

**If you have traveled to Crested Butte from sea level, it is recommended that you spend at least 24 hours in Crested Butte before your event departure time to acclimate to the altitude change.

🌸 Gear:
🌱 Sturdy hiking BOOTS
🌱 Complete rain gear (jacket & pants)
🌱 Sunscreen
🌱 Bug spray
🌱 Hat
🌱 2 liters of water
🌱 Substantial snacks & lunch
🌱 Hiking poles recommended
🌱 **Read event descriptions carefully to learn if sandals/river shoes are required

Online registration is now open to the public! Check out the 2026 Program Guide on our website (CrestedButteWildflowerFestival.org) for a full lineup of our summer events. We look forward to seeing you this summer for our 40th Anniversary Festival, July 10-19, 2026!

Comment your favorite advanced and expert hikes below!⁠
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05/22/2026

Bees love wildflowers. 🌼 Greenhouses love bees. 🐝 That’s why Growing Spaces encourages planting pollinator gardens around greenhouses — helping attract bees and support healthy growing ecosystems. Designed and built for the Rocky Mountains, the Growing Dome works best when it’s part of the landscape, not separate from it.

To learn more visit: https://growingspaces.com/why-growing-domes?

Thank you to Growing Spaces for sponsoring the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival!

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05/21/2026

Staff highlight: Festival Assistant, Mazzy Hatch! 🌟⁠
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Born in Springdale, Arkansas, Mazzy has always had a passion for the outdoors and sustainability. She fell in love with the Ozark mountains, and its beautiful landscape, ecology, and wildlife. Moving to Gunnison, Colorado, she is currently studying Environment and Sustainability at Western Colorado University. She is also on the track team and competes in pole vault. Enthralled with the community there and in Crested Butte, she feels blessed to live in such a beautiful place. Her interests include film photography, kayaking, and climbing, and she has a strong passion for positivity. She loves any activity that’s paired with soaking up the sun, and is thrilled to be a part of the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival!
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From checking in guests to their events, to checking out merch at our Blossom Boutique, Mazzy's contagious energy and ability to juggle many tasks at once are sure to help make this Festival a huge success! We are excited to have Mazzy on our team. Please join us in extending her a warm welcome! 🤩⁠
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05/20/2026

✨Event Highlight: Sunrise Photography at Peanut Lake with Eric Phillips✨⁠
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Photograph all the stages of the sunrise over beautiful Peanut Lake in this all-levels event. Learn the best settings for shooting golden hour, sunrise, and daytime, matched with one of the best compositions of Crested Butte. Lupine and Alpine Sunflower will be the main flowers photographed. There is also a good chance to see and photograph wildlife at the lake.

Need: DSLR Camera with Lenses and knowledge of basic functions/how to adjust aperture, ISO, & shutter speed, extra batteries, SD Cards, & ND or Polariser filters, sturdy tripod and head, camera backpack or carrying system with rain cover, hiking boots, headlamp/flashlight, thermos for coffee/tea, cell phone app PhotoPills (very useful but not required).
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🌅P14 🌅Tuesday, 7/14 🌅5am-9am⁠
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Online registration is now open to the public! Visit CrestedButteWildflowerFestival.org for more. We look forward to seeing you this summer for our 40th Anniversary Festival, July 10-19, 2026!

📸Greg Benskin 🤩

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05/19/2026

Is an intermediate hike right for you? Here is what you need to know:

🌸 Overview:
Plan on traveling 3-6 miles on narrower, packed, and rocky trails with some uneven footing. These events traverse steeper terrain, with 500-1000 feet of elevation gain/loss (steep!).

🌸 Ability:
Intermediate hikes are suitable for people who consider themselves fit and who participate in jogging/ walking/hiking activities regularly. You
should be able to comfortably travel at a pace of 2-3 miles/hour. Children 15+ welcome with supervision.

🌸 Gear:
🌱 Sturdy hiking shoes/boots (NOT tennis shoes)
🌱 Sunscreen
🌱 Bug spray
🌱 At least 32 ounces of water
🌱 Rain jacket
🌱 A snack (or lunch if event is around noon)
🌱 Hiking poles (recommended)

Online registration is now open to the public! Check out the 2026 Program Guide on our website (CrestedButteWildflowerFestival.org) for a full lineup of our summer events. We look forward to seeing you this summer for our 40th Anniversary Festival, July 10-19, 2026!

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05/18/2026

✨Event Highlight: Discoveries Along the D**e Trail with Luke Tembrock ✨⁠
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This intermediate-advanced trip will begin with a focus on higher-altitude flora, including lupines, various sunflower family species, and buttercup family species. As the trail progresses downwards in elevation, we will examine the plants and flowers associated with the several south-facing parks and the scree plants found adjacent to the trail’s namesake – an intrusive igneous d**e. Thereafter, the focus will be on the plants associated with aspen forests (one of the largest in North America) as the trail winds down to a glacial bench. The trip will conclude with a final look around the large, open meadow at Horse Ranch Park.

Please Note: event time includes 30-min drive to the trailhead; we will drop cars at Horse Ranch Park and carpool to the start, then reverse at the end. Please plan on using your vehicle.

🌻H24 🌻Monday, 7/13 🌻8am-1pm⁠
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Online registration is now open to the public! Visit CrestedButteWildflowerFestival.org for more. We look forward to seeing you this summer for our 40th Anniversary Festival, July 10-19, 2026!

📸 Greg Benskin 🤩

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05/17/2026

Is a beginner hike or walk right for you? Here is what you need to know:

🌸 Overview:
These hikes are level, with some rolling terrain, and utilize wider, well-packed trails and jeep roads. Plan to travel 2-4 miles with up to 500 feet of elevation gain/loss.

🌸 Ability:
Beginner walks/hikes are generally suitable for most people who can walk at a leisurely pace of 2 miles/hour. Children ages 12+ are welcome with supervision.

**Keep in mind that the altitude here in Crested Butte can often make these hikes more challenging than their sea-level counterparts.

🌸 Gear:
🌱 Sturdy walking/hiking shoes (NO flip flops or sandals!)
🌱 Sunscreen
🌱 Bug spray
🌱 Snacks
🌱 At least 16 ounces of water

Online registration is now open to the public! Check out the 2026 Program Guide on our website (CrestedButteWildflowerFestival.org) for a full lineup of our summer events. We look forward to seeing you this summer for our 40th Anniversary Festival, July 10-19, 2026!

Comment your favorite beginner hikes & walks below!

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716 Elk Avenue
Crested Butte, CO
81224

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 2pm
Tuesday	8am - 2pm
Wednesday	8am - 2pm
Thursday	8am - 2pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+19703492571

Website

https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/

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