In 2026, the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival (July 10–19) marks its 40th Anniversary, and we could not celebrate this milestone without expressing our heartfelt gratitude for your support. Your membership is more than a ticket to our events; it is a meaningful investment in the wildflower community and traditions we treasure.
Every membership makes a meaningful impact, helping us grow programs, reach new audiences, and advocate for the wildflower landscapes that inspire us. Membership comes with wonderful benefits at every level, plus we are especially excited to offer exclusive Members-Only opportunities in 2026, including behind-the-scenes tours with RMBL legends: Dr. David Inouye and billy barr, along with special presentations and meals in Gothic.
By renewing your membership, you reaffirm your commitment to preservation, education, and the celebration of wildflowers. Together, we will ensure the Wildflower Festival and the community that surrounds it bloom for another 40 years!
Warmly,
David Kish, Executive Director
Introducing Our New CBWF Logo!
We are kicking off our special 40th Anniversary celebration with a brand-new logo! Thank you, Nieset, for designing this beautiful new logo.
Special Anniversary Initiatives
The New Monument Level Membership
This distinguished level celebrates both the Festival’s nonprofit legacy and the timeless beauty of the wildflowers that inspire us. Like the Monument plant, which can take forty years to bloom, our Festival has thrived for over four decades through dedication, collaboration, and love for the natural world. Forty years is a milestone to celebrate, and your support at this level ensures that our Festival will continue to flourish and inspire for generations to come.
Introduce the Perennial Promise
Introducing the Perennial Promise- A legacy-giving program designed to expand access to wildflower education, protect native ecosystems, enrich community life, and inspire stewardship that blooms for generations.
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!
Celebrating Our 40th
Special Anniversary Initiatives
This distinguished level celebrates both the Festival’s nonprofit legacy and the timeless beauty of the wildflowers that inspire us. Like the Monument plant, which can take forty years to bloom, our Festival has thrived for over four decades through dedication, collaboration, and love for the natural world. Forty years is a milestone to celebrate, and your support at this level ensures that our Festival will continue to flourish and inspire for generations to come.
Check out the different Membership Levels
Introducing the Perennial Promise- A legacy-giving program designed to expand access to wildflower education, protect native ecosystems, enrich community life, and inspire stewardship that blooms for generations.
Consider a Planned Gift
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!
View Poster Hall of Fame
