Hosted since its inception by the town’s Paragon Gallery, the festival is more than a convenient excuse for the Butte’s artsy to hawk their wares (though seventy booths selling local arts and crafts will be in attendance). The fair also features a book sale courtesy of the Crested Butte Friends of the Library; CDs for $1 from KBUT, the local public-radio outlet; live music and plenty of mountain-town charm. Besides, points out Paragon’s Carson Elliott, “It’s a good opportunity to get out of the city for the weekend.”
Make it happen, starting today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tomorrow during the same hours (Sunday also features a farmers’ market), simply by showing up near the intersection of Third Street and Elk Avenue, the town’s main drag. Attendance won’t cost you a thing. For more info, call 970-349-6484 or go to www.paragongallery.org.
Sat., Sept. 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2010
