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Memorial Day Weekend - May 22-25
Get out your summer gear and get ready for some fun! Welcome summer in the paradise of Crested Butte. Ride bikes, go hiking, or just enjoy the views for this official kick-off to summer. What better way to celebrate Memorial Day! Take a walk down Elk Avenue and check out the Memorial Day sales at our local shops.
Fat Tire Bike Week - June 26-28
Join us for the 29th Annual Fat Tire Bike Week in Crested Butte! This event is the longest running of it's kind. Ride truly epic singletrack, cool off with microbrew poured by Colorado’s own New Belgium Brewing, jam to great live music, and ride the latest bikes from the top manufacturers.
Visit the Fat Tire Bike Week website for more information.
Alpenglow Concert Series - Every Monday from June 25 - August 6
Alpenglow is the Center for the Arts signature event that celebrates our special mountain summers in typical Crested Butte style. FREE music, delicious food, and tons of fun every Monday night on the Center’s outdoor stage! Grab a picnic and a bottle wine, and we'll lend you the blanket.
Visit www.crestedbuttearts.com for more information.
Crested Butte Museum Black & White Ball - July 3
Black and white attire takes over Elk Avenue for this well-dressed celebration of the storied history of Crested Butte. All proceeds support the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum.
Crested Butte Music Festival - July 4-July 26
The Crested Butte Music Festival presents an innovative program of music and dance through the month of July. This year's festival includes chamber and orchestral music, opera, a little bit of jazz, bluegrass, and dance. Visit www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com for a detailed schedule and ticket information.
Fourth of July Celebration - July 4
Crested Butte's 4th of July Celebration is one of the town's premiere events. The day begins with a huge parade which marches directly through downtown Crested Butte, and is followed by an event lineup, which includes a Log Saw Competition, Kids Games, and live music. A food court will also be open throughout the day which will offer a variety of foods and drinks. The day will be capped off by the Crested Butte Chamber's famous fireworks show at dusk (weather permitting).
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival - July 6-12
This annual event celebrates Crested Butte's designation as "The Wildflower Capital of Colorado." The festival features daily hikes, art and photography classes, cooking classes, garden tours and nightly lectures. Visit www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com for more information.
Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Tournament - July 16-17
Join angler enthusiasts from all over the country for an unforgettable two days in the heart of the majestic Colorado Rockies while participating in this exciting non-competitive fly fishing experience. Each participant is accompanied by an experienced angler to provide a rewarding and challenging experience. The Caddis Cup is a great opportunity for fun and camaraderie, and provides a setting in which one can sharpen and refine one’s technique. It's an experience you'll want to come back for year after year! Visit CB Land Trust for more information.
Crested Butte Festival of the Arts - August 1-2
One of town's most popular events, artists come from all over to participate. What began as an informal gathering of mostly local crafters selling their wares has evolved into one of the top fine art and fine craft shows in Colorado. Visit www.crestedbutteartfestival.com for more information. This weekend also includes the famous Rotary Club Rubber Duckie Race down Coal Creek in the heart of downtown Crested Butte.
Crested Butte Open - August 2-3
Please join us for two memorable days of events benefiting the Crested Butte Adaptive Sports Center! The prestigious Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course at The Club at Crested Butte provides a stunning venue for the valley’s premiere golf event, while our Western-themed gala features a delicious meal, great music, inspiring presentations and an array of one-of-a-kind auction items. Visit Adaptive Sports Center for more information.
September Splendor - Every Weekend during September
Picture the amazing gift of the trees fall fashion show against the backdrop of pure blue, sun-soaked sky and crystal clear air to understand why people who live in the Gunnison Valley consider September a special time of year. Visit the September Splendor website for more information.
Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sales - September 4-7
Take a stroll down Elk Avenue for sunshine and sales during this Fall event. Visit the Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce website for more information.
Crested Butte Fall Festival of Beers - September 5th
Live music, a Colorado microbrew tasting event, and the famous chili and salsa cookoff make this the event of the season. Visit the Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce website for more information.
Pearl Pass Tour to Aspen (and Back!) - September 12th - 13th
The oldest mountain bike event in the world is repeated year after year on a September weekend. The first tour happened in 1976 when a group of Crested Butte rowdies pedaled and pushed their one-speed klunkers over the 12,705 ft. pass and on into Aspen. They didn't know what they were creating. Visit the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association website for more information.
Vinotok - September 19th
The culmination of the festival of Vinotok! Don your costumes and hit the streets or park it in a restaurant on Elk Avenue for dinner. A street theatre production with mumming will wind its way throughout downtown restaurants inviting the public to an outdoor stage production celebrating the Harvest Mother, the Green Man and the changing of the seasons. The play will begin in front of the Eldo at 7:30 p.m. on the outdoor stage with the procession to the 4-way stop beginning at 8:30 p.m. Will the Grump be burned? Don your best medieval costumes, get your head wreath together and hit the streets to watch the mummers and stage production, then travel with the cast and crew to the bonfire at the 4-way stop. Celebrate the seasons with one of the best, uniquely Crested Butte time-honored traditions of the festival day of Vinotok. Contact us for more information.
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