Crestone Energy Fair

05/19/2026

Crestone, Colorado has one of the highest concentrations of natural and alternatively-built homes in the country. Decades of minimal building codes have produced a living laboratory of how we create sustainable and regenerative human habitats.

Come see for yourself at the 37th annual Crestone Energy Fair. A free event in Crestone, CO. September 11–13, 2026.

Visit crestoneenergyfair.org or click the link in our bio for more info.

05/13/2026

Hands-on workshops. Real materials. Skills you’ll use for life.

The Crestone Energy Fair’s 2026 Ongoing Education series is open for signups! Small groups, expert instructors, and the kind of practical knowledge that doesn’t show up in a YouTube tutorial.

🐇 Rabbit Hide Tanning · May 24 (1 day)

🔨 Rammed Earth Construction · June 6-7 (2 days)

🌎 Earthen Floors · August 7-9 (3 days)

👐🏻 PLUS Chainsaw Basics, Fermentation 101, and Bottle Walls TBA.

Sliding scale tickets are available. ⬇️

Sign up at crestoneenergyfair.org/ongoing-education or tap the link in our bio. ☀️

05/08/2026

What if the Energy Fair was not just a festival, but a living experiment in regenerative community building? ☀️

For nearly four decades, the Crestone Energy Fair (CEF) has served as a hub for practical and innovative ideas about living sustainably in the San Luis Valley, reflecting our community’s dedication to living in balance with each other and the land.
Since 1989, CEF has evolved while staying rooted in one core idea: exploring how we live here together, how we can do it more wisely, and how we can inspire others to do the same.
This year, we’re using the event as a moment to pause, reflect, and prune.

After years of growth, with complex logistics, overworked volunteers, and a limited budget, we asked: if an event that celebrates sustainability is exhausting the people who create it, are we truly walking the talk?

This question has led to a profound shift.

Rather than repeating an unsustainable cycle, we’re refocusing on community participation, meaningful connection, and projects that strengthen Crestone year-round.

This year’s gathering will be more collaborative, participatory, and locally rooted — a place to contribute, not just attend.

We’re letting CEF show us what it wants to be, and trusting that this act of pruning will make space for something more meaningful to grow.

Want to get involved? Join us this Saturday in Little Pearl Park from 12pm-3pm to be a part of this revolutionary shift. 🤝

05/02/2026

04/20/2026

Tickets are live for our first two 2026 Ongoing Education Workshops! 🤗🥳

June 6-7: Rammed Earth Construction workshop in Crestone, CO taught by Michael Keefe 🔨

August 7-9: Earthen Floor workshop in Saguache, CO taught by Jess Michelle 🌍

Tickets are available on a sliding scale. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Sign up: crestoneenergyfair.org/ongoing-education ☀️

04/15/2026

Tickets are live for our first two 2026 Ongoing Education Workshops!

June 6-7: Rammed Earth Construction workshop in Crestone, CO taught by Michael Keefe

August 7-9: Earthen Floor workshop in Saguache, CO taught by Jess Michelle

Tickets are available on a sliding scale. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Sign up: www.crestoneenergyfair.org/ongoing-education

03/25/2026

We’re back… ☀️👀

Rollin’ up our sleeves, asking the tough questions, and committed to doing things a little differently this year.

Wanna learn more? Sign up for our newsletter at www.CrestoneEnergyFair.org ☀️

Sharing innovative, sustainable and regenerative ideas in construction, lifestyle & community. Join us for our annual event, and for ongoing education in Crestone, CO.

12/05/2025

Join us this weekend for an exclusive film screening & community discussion about the future of The Crestone Energy Fair.

Due to the film's content and our desire to have a focused, productive screening and conversation, we request that this event is limited to those 13 and older. If you want to attend, but need someone to watch your child, CEF will provide free onsite childcare.

11/19/2025

Help us ensure the longterm sustainability of the Crestone Energy Fair.

The Crestone Energy Fair has always been a labor of love — a free, community-led event that celebrates world-class ideas and local wisdom in one of the most unique rural towns on earth.

Every year, our small but mighty crew pours thousands of volunteer hours into creating a space for education, inspiration, and connection. Despite growing attendance, national-caliber speakers, and expanding impact, the fair continues to operate on a shoestring budget. Every dollar we raise goes directly toward production costs, and our team is only paid if funds remain, often averaging just a few dollars an hour for year-round work and commitment.

If the fair has inspired you, educated you, or connected you to this community, please consider helping us sustain it. Your donation keeps the Energy Fair free and supports the hardworking crew who make it possible. Together, we can ensure this event continues to thrive, evolve, and plant seeds of change that ripple far beyond Crestone.

Support our work and help us reach our goal.

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10/06/2025

We're excited to announce one last Ongoing Education Series workshop for 2025!

Hair-on brain hide tanning with Nick Parker. Only 8 tickets available!

Additional information and tickets available at the link below.

Join us for a hands-on, three-day workshop in hair-on sheep hide tanning using the traditional method of brain tanning. Participants will each be provided with a sheep hide to work on and take home. Taught by Nick Parker.