Mountain Fair
July 25-27, 2025
It’s hard to believe that just over 50 years ago, the Carbondale Mountain Fair came into being. Brought together by volunteers, and led by the Mother of the Fair, Laurie Loeb. The first few years hosted a traveling chautauqua, which quickly evolved into a locally-based, volunteer-run, non-sponsored festival that exemplifies the values of Carbondale; Collaboration, Creativity, Education, Volunteerism, Curiosity and Inclusion. View the full history of Mountain Fair here.
2025 Entertainment Schedule
Featuring more than 25 musicians & entertainers throughout the weekend.
Volunteer
Mountain Fair has been run by volunteers since it first began 50+ years ago, making it a free and inclusive event to all. We are thrilled to celebrate the 54th Fair with our veteran volunteers and always welcome new ones!
Contests
Learn more about our contests from Pie Baking to Wood Splitting & Fly-Casting to Limbo.
About Carbondale Arts
Carbondale Arts builds an inclusive and vibrant community through the arts, supporting Carbondale’s identity as a place that fosters creativity, collaboration, innovation, and artistic exploration. Our dedication to this mission has been transformational to the history of Carbondale.
The value of every donation, large or small, leaves a lasting effect on what Carbondale Arts is able to offer the community. With your support, we’ve created art gardens along the Rio Grande Trail, constructed the beautiful archway, art programs in a colorful mobile classroom, engaging high-quality exhibitions at Carbondale Arts Gallery, the loveable summertime tradition of Mountain Fair, and the dynamic Fashion Extravaganza. Through memberships, sponsorships and donations our treasured programs are made possible and accessible to all.