Blossom Boutique

During the Festival, enjoy a pop-up shop of tee-shirts, posters, wildflower guides, and more at our Headquarters, The Historic Train Depot, located at 716 Elk Ave; open during the days of the Festival from 7am to 4pm daily.

2026 Poster

Meet our 2026 Poster Artist, Susan Anderton!

Crested Butte artist Susan Anderton has been part of the town’s creative heart for five decades. She designed the very first Crested Butte Wildflower Festival poster in 1987 and returns this year to create the artwork celebrating the Festival’s 40th anniversary. Known for her joyful use of color and her love of local landscapes, Susan’s work captures the beauty, energy, and spirit of Crested Butte in bloom. Over the years, Susan’s art has been featured in numerous regional exhibitions and collections, celebrating the landscapes and wildflowers that continue to inspire her creative journey.

A member of the Paragon Gallery, Susan has exhibited her paintings and prints alongside other local artists and helped nurture the valley’s vibrant arts scene. She has contributed her time and talents to community arts efforts, including leadership roles with the Crested Butte Arts Festival. Through her art and community involvement, Susan continues to inspire both residents and visitors to see the wild beauty of Crested Butte.

Thank you, Susan, for coming back as our special 40th anniversary poster artist! We are honored to have you!

Our online store will be closed July 1-20, 2026. In the meantime, you may purchase this item at our in-person Blossom Boutique at our Festival Headquarters (716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224) during the Festival weeks, July 10-19, from 7am-4pm. You are welcome to join the waitlist to be notified when our online store has been turned back on. Thank you!

Underwriting Sponsors

Thank You to Our 2026 Poster Underwriters, Carmen & Craig Alexander!

“It’s hard to believe but Craig and I have been involved with the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival (CBWF) for over 10 years now. We look forward to all of the festival events, and we especially enjoy the ‘up-close’ members’ only events. It’s amazing to hear, first hand, from scientists who are conducting groundbreaking research. Connecting with other members who share that enthusiasm is also a highlight! And what could possibly be more magical than hiking across a wildflower meadow on Rustler’s Gulch or capturing the perfect shot of a Fairy Slipper or Mariposa Lily in full bloom?

We are genuinely delighted to again have the opportunity to underwrite the 2026 CBWF poster. Advocating for the appreciation and preservation of wildflowers anywhere is a worthy endeavor. We are honored to support the CBWF and to join with so many others to educate, inform, and preserve the natural beauty and majesty of such a special place – Crested Butte!” -Carmen Day-Alexander

Our Rocky Mountain Wildflower Guide

This is the 3rd Edition of the popular “Rocky Mountain Wildflower Guide,” a Field Guide Booklet intended for enthusiasts in their quest to identify Wildflowers and Shrubs found in Sagebrush, Aspen/Conifer Forests, Mountain Meadows, and Alpine Areas of the Rocky Mountains- written by one of our very own CBWF guides, Rick Reavis!

What is new in the 3rd Edition?

Additional flowers and shrubs
Over 900 photographs with added photo inserts to better assist with Wildflower identification
Reviews from various wildflower guides on the back cover

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Gunnison Gallery

Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm & Saturday from 9am-4pm.
124 N. Main Street Gunnison, CO 81230
970-641-6111

Rijks Gallery

Open Mon-Sat: 1pm-5pm & by appointment
310 Second Street Crested Butte, CO 81224
970- 349-5289

Rocky Mountain Frames & Trophies

Open Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm & Sat: 11am-3pm
228 N Main St Ste C Gunnison, CO 81230
970-641-5033

Crested Butte Museum

Open Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm
331 Elk Avenue Crested Butte, CO 81224
970-349-1880

Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

Open Friday-Monday 9am-5pm
Crested Butte Visitors Center- 601 Elk Avenue (“the 4-way”) Crested Butte
855-681-0941