Three days, two stages, and one helluva good time, CrestFest is Colorado’s only premier outdoor music festival dedicated to bringing you a spectacular array of multi-cultural, multi-genre performances. Now in its eleventh year, CrestFest showcases local, regional, national, and international artists that run the musical gamut—from rock to reggae, jazz to Japanese folk, Celtic to classical, salsa to Zimbabwean. In years past we’ve not only brought bluegrass, blues, rock, folk, R&B, and country music to the scenic San Luis Valley, but also Middle Eastern, Mariachi, Afro pop, Taiko, and choral and a cappella acts.
You’ll Be Dancing Barefoot
Our 2009 lineup features outstanding crowd pleasers and new surprises that will get you kicking off your shoes and dancing barefoot in the grass. And—in addition to good music—the weekend typically boasts professional dance, theater, percussion, and/or poetry performances, not to mention music-making workshops.
All this is included in your admission. And there is more! Fun, family-friendly activities include:
- Fireworks extravaganza
- Free door prizes
- Rug & antique auction
- Pie-eating, limbo, and wood chopping contests
- Climbing wall and CrestFest Kids Zone—games galore, hula hooping, and bounce house
- Local and regional vendors, a juried selection of handmade arts, clothing, imports, and cuisine from around the world.
- On-site camping
We're sorry...NO PETS allowed at the festival site or campground. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL allowed inside festival grounds.
Testimonials...
from past Crestone Music Festival attendees:
We have enjoyed the festival for two years, people are friendly, grounds are delightful, camping is good, and food and beer vendors are of a good quality. We attend many festivals nationwide and have found this is one of our favorites because of the diversity of the musical offerings ~ Charlie & Cathie Berry, Pagosa Springs, CO
Our favorite festival. We love the mix of music, and the generally great vibes ~ Fred, Evergreen, CO
The fireworks were a highlight. The attitudes of the people are the festival’s biggest asset. I didn't want it to end! ~ Jim Busse, South Fork, CO
It was so well done; it was a special experience for the four of us. We'll come back each year ~ Cindy Kleh, Fraser, CO
I had an AWESOME fun loving sweet communal time... loved the food, the day, the music, the ease and beauty of the day AND the weather MADE it. I honestly can't say I had a disappointment - Being a newcomer to Crestone, it was my first festival, and my first big day out! I loved it. The fireworks were great! ~ Ava Lowe, Crestone, CO
This was my first CrestFest. I was pleased with all aspects of the event. The reason I will return is the combined spirit of the people. For me, this is your biggest resource. Keep up the great work ~ Karl Manthei, Pagosa Springs, CO
We really enjoyed ourselves. Since we live in Texas, it is a real pleasure to be in the mountains, and we enjoy the outside. We were glad for the tents since we don't want too much sun and we were glad the rain only threatened. We hope to come again, and maybe convince friends to join us ~ Donna Lipschutz, TX
Highlights: The Sangre de Cristo mountain range, its ever changing beauty, the sunshine, the lightning storms, the rainbows, the music under mother natures umbrella ~ Janet, Longmont, CO
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