The open-air booths are located on the street in the three central blocks of its National Historic District. They are surrounded by quaint shops, galleries, and fine restaurants. Only steps away are a food court with booths selling local specialties, and a stage offering mellow music and entertainment throughout the day. There is a special crafts area for children complete with magic shows and face painting. Booths are open from 10 to 5 each day.
Admission is free and parking plentiful and close.
Artists are guests of the Crested Butte Society at a reception following check-in Friday night of the Festival weekend. Entry is by invitation only. For 175 spaces, there are usually 300 to 400 entrants from across the nation. The Festival has been named one of the top Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Shows in the country by The Harris List and The Network Guide and has been listed as one of the top 200 shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine. The former mining town of Crested Butte is a National Historic District and is nestled among some of the most scenic mountains in Colorado, surrounded by National Forest and wilderness areas.