This Month in Crested Butte

Here’s a quick glimpse of what’s happening in the Gunnison Valley this August 2024.  See the events. Remember you can search our Upcoming Events page by date, Gunnison Valley region, and by Event type. Find out what happening in your neck of the woods !

Join Harmels on the Taylor for live music Thursdays from 7-9pm on June 6 at our on-site bar and restaurant, Bites & Brews on the Taylor. Local Gunnison musician, Dave Pinkerton is kicking off our summer season!. Read more…

We at Taylor Park Marina are committed to provide you with the best fishing / boating experience whether you are a seasoned fisherman, new to the sport or just want to have some fun.Read more…

Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community.Read more…

Enjoy a family-friendly astronomy talk by one of our knowledgeable volunteers followed by viewing through a variety of small outside telescopes (weather permitting). Note: a separate Dome Tour ticket is required for viewing through our 30” telescope.
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Want to stay cool this summer?Stand up paddling, also known as SUPing, is an exciting and new way to have fun on water.There’s no better way to relax and appreciate your surroundings than to paddle board.
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Join the Crested Butte Land Trust with our partners at Mountain Roots Food Project at Glacier Community Farm! Learn about this unique partnership and community farm that produces several thousand pounds of food for the people of Gunnison County.
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Join us for the final Summer Classics in the Courtyard live music show of the season in the Feldberg East Courtyard lounge. From classical to jazz and bluegrass, enjoy intimate live performances over cocktails from the Black Dragon Bar, with stunning summer views.. Read more…

This large high alpine valley is crisscrossed by hundreds of miles of OHV trails, with the majestic Collegiate Peaks as a backdrop. Home to several old mining towns, high alpine lakes, and rivers, countless loops can be made in this area on trails with a variety of difficulty levels.
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What better place to access lift-serve cross country trails to test your dream bike?For three full days this August 16th-18th, 2024 Outerbike will be returning to Mt. Crested Butte venue showcasing the most notable brands in the bike industry.
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Ride the Silver Queen lift to about 12,000’ (1 time lift ticket included). Ascend an 800’ ridge to the peak of Mount Crested Butte for epic views of the West Elk mountain range.Let our guides show you the ropes of alpine climbing to the summit of Mount Crested Butte at 12,162′This European-style alpine adventure is guaranteed to be the highlight of your Crested Butte vacation!
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Join us every Monday from 10:00-10:45 am at the Gunnison Library as we practice school readiness skills through stories, games, and songs.
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This is our most popular rafting trip. With plenty of whitewater, this trip will get you wet!Everyone in the boat paddles while our guides give the commands. It is great fun and no experience is necessary. Minimum age is 12 years old. There may be exceptions depending on the time of year and water levels.! Read more…

The summer 2024 Music Cruise Season – Alternative People will start playing at the Jorgensen Ice Rink at 5:30 and end with a 30 minute set at Char Mar Park from 7-7:30.Follow the band on your bike, watch from your front yard as they cruise by, or join us at Char Mar Park to finish with a picnic.! Read more…

Join the Community Foundation Gunnison Valley for our annual celebration of organizations doing vital, creative, educational, recreational, nurturing, and community-building work in the Gunnison Valley.We’ll spotlight 2024 Community Grants awardees and celebrate the impact of the nonprofit sector as a whole. Connect with friends, neighbors, and colleagues as another busy summer starts to wind down.. Read more…

Overly enthusiastic guitarist Dewey Finn (Jack Black) gets thrown out of his bar band and finds himself in desperate need of work. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite private elementary school, he exposes his students to the hard rock gods he idolizes and emulates. Read more…

The race is staged out of the Gunnison Recreation Center 200 E. Spencer Ave with the swim being completed in the Aquatics Center. The Bike route is all on asphalt using bike path and County Road #730. The Run course uses the scenic Van Tuyl Trail system on a gravel surface. The kids race starts at 8:30am and Adult race at 10:00am, the transition zone is staged in the lawn East of the pool and can be accessed 1.5 hours before race start. Read more…

If you’re looking for a casual dinner, and not feeling like driving, then the BBQ Cruise is a great alternative to our Garlic Mike’s Float and Dine.Start out at Three Rivers Resort and enjoy an 8-mile scenic float trip on the Gunnison River before dining at our Three Rivers Smokehouse.. Read more…

A dinner in our Sunday Supper series celebrating the summer’s bounty on our patio among the blooms of Sundrop Floral.. Read more…

Own your owThis horseback ride from Fantasy Ranch, located at Mt. Crested Butte has a little bit of everything you look for on a mountain trail ride. Heading up Snodgrass Mountain, we ride through wildflower fields, cross streams, pass beaver ponds and wind though aspen groves while climbing the mountain. Read more…

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre Playwrights WorkshopWhether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, our supportive environment is the perfect place to nurture your playwriting skills. Read more…

(Moderate to Difficult, 8-10 miles roundtrip)Our hike founder, Don Baker, loved to hike Oh-Be-Joyful at the end of each season. We keep with tradition, and hike up this beautiful valley in the Raggeds Wilderness to a lovely lunch spot with spectacular views. A perfect end to our 32nd season of HCCA Hikes!. Read more…

Enjoy a midday break with Lunchtime Restorative Yoga.This class is the perfect way to give your mind and body a little extra care during your workweek. Candy Carson is an Iyengar Yoga Instructor, she has taught yoga since 1993.. Read more…

$13.00 Kaiser roll, burger, bacon, custom toppings, fries, sodaGas Cafe was voted Crested Butte’s Best Hangover Cure!!! Call in your order 970-349-9656 Pick it up and grab the FREE Alpine Express shuttle right outside our doors! Read more…

Sam Heart plays a mix of covers and originals through a wide range of genres.With a heavy acoustic rock influence, he plays rock, blues, country, pop, hip hop and folk.With strong, soulful vocals, and percussive guitar, Sam will keep you dancing and laughing, and may even leave you misty-eyed at times.. Read more..