Countdown to the 2026 Member Early Event Registration
2026/03/30 10:00:00
Member Support is Essential for Our Success!
As a nonprofit organization, we owe much of our success to our Members! Your Membership allows us to continuously improve the Festival experience. This includes, but is not limited to, offering new and exciting events each Festival, implementing preservation campaigns that allow us to further our mission, and even improving our online systems. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our Members. We thank each and every Member for their support. We cannot exist without YOU – the reason we’ve been able to host the Wildflower Festival since 1986!
Become a 2026 Member!
As we look ahead to the 2026 Crested Butte Wildflower Festival (July 10-19), we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your past support. Your membership is not just a ticket to our vibrant events; it is a vital contribution to the flourishing community we cherish. Would you consider becoming a member or renewing your membership in 2026?
Your membership helps us continue our vital outreach programs that enrich our environment and strengthen our community bonds. We are excited to highlight several initiatives your membership dollars supported in 2025:
- National Trails Day: With your help, we sponsored new trail construction through the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association National Trails Day (June 7). Over 140 volunteers constructed almost a mile of new single-track trail at Tent City. Together, we can ensure our trails remain a source of joy and adventure for generations to come.
- Land Trust Weed Pull Event: In our efforts to protect local ecosystems, your membership will contribute to the Land Trust Weed Pull event (July 28). We removed hundreds of invasive weeds and fostered community involvement in preserving the natural beauty of our surroundings.
- C-Bees Adventure Guide & Activity Booklet: Education and engagement start early! Your support allowed us to create a National Park Junior Rangers-style program for young children (Ages 3+), inspiring the next generation to appreciate and care for the environment. Together, we are planting the seeds of stewardship and love for nature.
- Porta-Potty Sponsorship at Brush Creek Trailhead: To ensure that our outdoor spaces remain enjoyable for everyone, your membership helped provide necessary amenities, enhancing the experience of all who visit our beloved trails.
By becoming a member or renewing your membership for 2026, you not only continue to support these essential programs but also reaffirm your commitment to the beauty and preservation of our beloved wildflowers in Crested Butte. Every membership makes a difference, allowing us to expand our initiatives and reach even more community members and visitors. Membership also comes with specific benefits at each level, and those benefits are included in the enclosed supplement. We are planning some very special “Members Only” events in 2026, including presentations and meals in Gothic with our partners at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL).
Join us in this journey of preservation, education, and celebration of wildflowers. Together, we can ensure that our Wildflower Festival and the surrounding community thrive.
With gratitude,
Dr. David Kish (CBWF Executive Director) & Kristi Bezler (CBWF BOD President)
All-New 2026 Membership Packages
Membership FAQ
Now! Our Memberships become available following each Festival and remain open through that year’s Festival. You may purchase a Membership anytime between then, even during the Festival. Most folks like to purchase Memberships before registration begins to take advantage of the early registration benefits Members at all levels receive.
Our Members Only Events will be listed in the 2026 Program Guide, published in February right here on our website on February 14, 2026.
Members will receive an email with special instructions at 10am MTN on the day their Membership level’s registration wave opens.
Our 2026 Program Guide will provide descriptions on this year’s Members Only Events. Members will be emailed directly by Festival staff to RSVP to these events at the same time as their early registration access begins.
We will send out official RSVPs for our Member and Sponsor Appreciation Party during the early summer via email.
Yes, two people can share a Membership.
Membership with the Wildflower Festival at any level will allow for the Membership holder and their participants to register early for events, so long as the Member and the participants are both attending the same events that are being registered early for. If you have others in your party that would like to register early for events separately than the ones the Member is attending, they can wait until general registration opens to register for those events or they can purchase a Membership for themselves and secure their spots early.
Memberships with the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival do not rollover year to year. This allows more flexibility for our Members to select the Membership packages that works best for their needs and interests each year.
We’re excited to continue offering our beautiful posters as a membership benefit. Posters can be picked up at Festival Headquarters (716 Elk Ave) during the Festival (July 10–19, 2026). Lupine and Columbine Members may request delivery after the Festival for a small shipping fee ($14), while Scarlet Gilia Members and above receive complimentary mailing. Thank you for your support!
2026 Member Only Events
Columbine Members & Above
Member Appreciation Party
Come mingle with Festival Leaders, staff, and Board of Directors, and enjoy appetizers and cocktails. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled event, which includes a drawing for great door prizes. Reservations required – we will email a link to RSVP for the party in the early summer.
• Columbine, Scarlet Gilia, and Mariposa Lily Members +1 guest
• Fairy Slipper & Wildflower Garden Members +2 guests
• Monument Members +4 guests
July 12, 2026
Mariposa Lily Members and above
Lunch with a Wildflower Scientist (TBD)
Join a wildflower scientist (TBD) for an engaging event at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory! Enjoy an insightful talk followed by a complimentary buffet-style meal in the beautiful Dining Hall at RMBL. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, learn from their expertise, and indulge in delicious food in a stunning mountain setting on the RMBL campus. Don’t miss this memorable experience!
Date TBD
Mariposa Lily Members and above
Dinner with a Wildflower Scientist (TBD)
Join a wildflower scientist (TBD) for an engaging event at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory! Enjoy an insightful talk followed by a complimentary buffet-style meal in the beautiful Dining Hall at RMBL. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, learn from their expertise, and
indulge in delicious food in a stunning mountain setting on the RMBL campus. Don’t miss this memorable experience!
Date TBD
While we are unable to offer refunds on Memberships for any reason, we are happy to help you upgrade your Membership at anytime! Simply send us an email at info@cbwildflower.com
Thank you for your support of the CBWF!
Member Highlights
Leslie Eidem
Scarlet Gilia Member
Meet Leslie Eidem, one of our 2021 Festival’s Scarlet Gilia Members! Leslie has been a member of the Wildflower Festival for several years now, but her roots in our Festival’s history date even further back.