SUMMER EVENTS 2024

MAY

May 24-26: Mountain Words Festival 

Crested Butte’s multi-day literary celebration featuring workshops, panel discussions, readings, live theatre, film, children’s events and more at the Center for the Arts.

May 24-25: Alice in Wonderland

Firebird Theatre’s Firelings Children’s Theatre programming presents Alice in Wonderland at Parish Hall.

JUNE

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Weekly History
Walking Tours 

Join the CB Museum for a tour along Elk Avenue to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history and stories from the community. 

June 6: Pride Group Show Gallery Reception

Kick off Pride Month at the Center to celebrate the Local LGBTQIA+ Artists of Gunnison and Crested Butte.

June 8: CBMR Summer Operations Begin 

The Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Bike Park is open for bike hauls on the Red Lady Express lift, scenic rides on the Silver Queen, hiking, archery, disc golf and more. Open through September 29.

June 8: Butte Sessions

Featuring emerging local bands, performers, painters, jewelers, and more, come celebrate Crested Butte’s creative industries at the Center for the Arts.

June 13: The Golden Gays

The Golden Gays return to the Center Stage for a Musical Game Show.

June 13-23: “Love Letters”

The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre presents “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney. 

June 14: KBUT’s Friday Night Fish Fry 

Join KBUT Community Radio for a Cajun-style fish fry dinner served up with some hot music by our local DJs and summer raffle! 

June 14-15 & 21-22: Murder Well Done

Firebird Theatre presents the comedic murder mystery dinner theatre play Murder Well Done at the Almont Resort.

June 17: Alpenglow – Dogs in a Pile

Free summer outdoor concert series presented by the Center for the Arts. 

June 18: Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Chasqui Quartet

The Chasqui Quartet blends modern music with classical, at the Center for the Arts.

June 18: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum — Justin Farrell & Neal Payton

Speaker series promoting civic dialogue, debate and community engagement with distinguished speakers at the Center for the Arts.

June 19: Juneteenth Concert & Celebration 

The Melanin Mountain Project hosts a Juneteenth concert at the base area. 

June 20-21: Surya Namaskar Mala Yoga Festival

Celebrate the Summer Soltice at Drshti Shala’s Surya Namaskar Mala Yoga Festival at the Mt. CB Wedding Garden.

June 22: Mountain Biking Walking Tour

Join the CB Museum for a walking tour that delves into the history of Mountain Biking in Crested Butte.

June 23: Pedal Your Butte Off

Annual fundraiser to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention – participants build a human-powered wheeled device and ride around Crested Butte. 

June 24: Alpenglow – Honey Hounds

Free summer outdoor concert series presented by the Center for the Arts. 

June 25: Mt. CB Courts Grand Opening

Join the town of Mt. CB for the official opening of its newly resurfaced tennis and pickleball courts.

June 25: Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Anthracite Strings

Anthracite Strings seeks to make classical music fun, relevant, and accessible to all, performance at the Center.

June 25: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum — Sandra Magnus

Speaker series promoting civic dialogue, debate and community engagement with distinguished speakers at the Center.

June 26: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music on the Mountain – Making Movies

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

June 26-30: Junior Bike Week

The premier family-friendly bike festival hosted by CB DEVO.

June 28: CBMR Summer Race Series

Friday night downhill mountain bike race on the mountain, followed by after party and awards. 

June 28-29; Gunnison Valley Community Climate Coalition Climate Summit

The Gunnison Valley Community Climate Coalition (GVC3) hosts Climate Summit. 

JULY

July 1: Alpenglow – Heart by Heart

Free summer outdoor concert series presented by the Center for the Arts. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Weekly History Walking Tours 

Join the CB Museum for a tour along Elk Avenue to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history and stories from the community. 

July 2: Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Mama Lingua 

Mama Lingua weaves original tunes with traditional folk and world music to the Center courtyard.

July 2: Tony’s Speakeasy

The CB Museum’s annual celebration and fundraiser. 

July 3: Mt. CB Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Family friendly concert and celebration featuring live country music, BBQ dinner offerings by CBMR, children’s activities and fireworks show at the base area.

July 3: Blitzen Trapper

Modern Indie folk band Blitzen Trapper plays at the Center for the Arts. 

July 4: Fourth of July Parade 

Watch the country’s biggest small town parade march down Elk Avenue! 

July 5: CBMR Summer Race Series

Friday night downhill mountain bike race on the mountain, followed by after party and awards. 

July 6: Holly Wilmeth & Harold O’Connor Gallery Reception 

Goldsmith Harold O’ Conner and photographer Holly Wilmeth show at the Center gallery.

July 7: Fab Four

Emmy Award-winning Fab Four presents The Ultimate Beatles Tribute.

July 7: Tour de Forks Dinner 

The Center welcomes guests back to the Wine + Food Festival with a unique and elevated summer-influenced dinner followed by a concert by the Fab Four.

July 8: Alpenglow – Easy Jim

Free summer outdoor concert series presented by the Center for the Arts. 

July 9: Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Gypsy Jazz Social Club

Gypsy Jazz Social Club showcases their take on acoustic jazz and swing styles to the Center courtyard.

July 9: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum — Lisa Dale

Speaker series promoting civic dialogue, debate and community engagement with distinguished speakers. 

July 10: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music on the Mountain – Paul McDonald & the Mourning Doves

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

July 11-13: Cattlemen’s Days and Rodeo 

Cattlemen’s Days in Gunnison is the oldest continuous ProRodeo in the state that attracts the world’s top cowboys and cowgirls, the best livestock from across the country and more. 

July 11-21: “The Odd Couple”

The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre presents “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon on the local stage. 

July 12: CBMR Summer Race Series

Friday night downhill mountain bike race on the mountain, followed by after party and awards. 

July 12-21: Crested Butte Wildflower Festival 

Crested Butte’s annual wildflower festival includes art workshops, photography events and guided hikes among the wildflowers. 

July 13: Grin and Bear It Trail Run

CB Nordic hosts the 41st annual 15k traditional out-and-back or 25k loop on the Green Lake Trail.

July 13: Mt. CB 50th Anniversary Celebration & Concert

Put on your best 70’s or gold themed costumes and celebrate the town’s 50th anniversary, featuring live music by Boogie Machine and Jack Cloonan & the Colorado All Stars, anniversary cake and cupcakes, a costume contest, pop-museum and more.

July 13: Land Trust Starry Evening Gala

This fundraising event includes live music, cocktails, delicious food, silent and live auction to benefit the Crested Butte Land Trust and support conservation in the Gunnison Valley at the Center for the Arts.

July 15: Alpenglow – Jacob Larson Band

Free summer outdoor concert series presented by the Center for the Arts. 

July 16: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum — Paul Spiegel

Speaker series promoting civic dialogue, debate and community engagement with distinguished speakers. 

July 16: Tough Enough to Wear Pink Songwriter Shuffle 

TETWP’s fundraiser to support cancer prevention and support, featuring Nashville singer songwriters, appetizers, dinner, dessert and cocktails provided from local chefs. 

July 17: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music on the Mountain – Molly Grace

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

July 17-21: Wine and Food Festival 

Explore enlightening seminars, elegant winemaker dinners, exciting tasting events and the annual Grand Tasting in the wildflower capital of Colorado. 

July 19: Center for the Arts Gala 

Celebrate creativity and community in support of the Center and step into a world of enchantment at the “Summer Nights” Gala, featuring captivating performances, culinary delights crafted by top chefs and exquisite wines.

July 19: CBMR Summer Race Series

Friday night downhill mountain bike race on the mountain, followed by after party and awards. 

July 20: Caddis Cup Fly-Fishing Tournament 

Fish the award-winning waters of Gunnison County during this signature fly fishing event and awards dinner for the Crested Butte Land Trust. 

July 22: Alpenglow – Floodgate Operators

Free summer outdoor concert series presented by the Center for the Arts. 

July 23: Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Hiroya Tsukamoto

Hiroya Tsukamoto returns with his unique guitarist style at the Center courtyard.

July 23: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum — Sophia Rosenfeld

Speaker series promoting civic dialogue, debate and community engagement with distinguished speakers.

July 24: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music on the Mountain – Ibibio Sound Machine

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

July 25: Highwaymen Show

The only touring show in the world that pays tribute to all four of the original Highwaymen, at the Center.

July 25: Trailhead’s Big Summer Bash Concert

This family-friendly concert benefits the Trailhead Children’s Museum mission to provide critical development and learning opportunities through art and play to local and visiting families in the Gunnison Valley.

July 26: Living Journeys Summer Soiree

Fundraising dinner and live auction for Living Journeys featuring inspirational stories from cancer survivors and their loved ones. 

July 26: CBMR Summer Race Series

Friday night downhill mountain bike race on the mountain, followed by after party and awards. 

July 27: Living Journeys Summit Hike

Annual Living Journeys Half Marathon and Summit Hike to support people diagnosed with cancer in the Gunnison Valley.

July 27: Second Street Walking Tour

Walking tour that delves into the history of the buildings along CB’s Second Street.

July 27: Feast in the Field 

This annual farm-to-table event hosted by Mountain Roots Food Project is an opportunity to celebrate the flavors of the season at Red Dog Ranch.

July 27: 80s Retro Revolution

KBUT and the Center present an ‘80s themed dance party, taking you back to a neon-soaked wonderland. All ages party followed by a 21 & up party.

July 29: Alpenglow – Dragondeer

Free summer outdoor concert series presented by the Center for the Arts. 

July 30: Summer Classics: Crimson Duo

Featuring local Crested Butte photography paired with modern classical compositions, violin-harp duo Matthew Milewski and Jaymee Haefner will kick off the Center’s Summer Classics festival.

July 30: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum — Alison Nordt

Speaker series promoting civic dialogue, debate and community engagement with distinguished speakers. 

July 31: Yoga in the Garden

Join the town of Mt. CB for an hour of free yoga with instructors from the CB Yoga Co-op.

July 31: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music on the Mountain –E.N Young & Imperial Sound

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

AUGUST

August 1: Music in the Garden – Neil Gainous

Live music in the Crested Butte Museum’s Garden. 

August 2: Annual Mt. CB Community Picnic

Join Mt. CB for a family friendly picnic and meet your neighbors! Bring a side dish that feeds eight people, RSVP required.

August 2: Asleep at the Wheel 

Western swing music will be on the Center’s stage with Asleep at the Wheel. 

August 2-4: Crested Butte Arts Festival 

A weekend of fine art exhibition intertwined with live entertainment, activities, food and more on Elk Avenue.

August 3-4: Summer Classics: Così fan tutte

Mozart’s Così fan tutte is one of the most dramatic operas written in the 1700s, on stage at the Center.

August 3-4: Downhill Rockies MTB series

CBMR and Downhill Rockies team up to present the regional downhill mountain bike race to the resort.

August 4-5: Adaptive Sports Center Crested Butte Open 

The Adaptive Sports Center hosts this annual two-day event to fundraiser with an evening Gala Dinner and Golf Tournament. 

August 5: Alpenglow – Sir Woman

Free summer outdoor concert series presented by the Center for the Arts. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Weekly History Walking Tours 

Join the CB Museum for a tour along Elk Avenue to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history and stories from the community. 

August 6: Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Chamber Showcase

Concertmaster Sean Claire and other Summer Classics musicians bring the music of the Appalachians to the Rockies, on the Center courtyard.

August 6: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum — Dan Drezner

Speaker series promoting civic dialogue, debate and community engagement with distinguished speakers. www.crestedbutteforum.org

August 7: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music on the Mountain – ALO

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

August 10: Pickin’ a Food Truck Competition & Festival

Food truck competition filled with great food, live music, activities and more in Mt. CB.

August 10: Summer Classics: Midsummer Masterworks

Midsummer Masterworks brings almost 75 musicians from all over the country together to perform high-quality classical favorites in Crested Butte.

August 10: Andy Nasisse + Richard C. Harrington Gallery Reception 

You do not want to miss this showcase featuring two nationally renowned artists at the Center for the Arts. 

August 12: Alpenglow – Karina Rykman

Free summer outdoor concert series presented by the Center for the Arts. 

August 13: Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Miguel Espinoza Fusion Duo

World-class musicians Miguel Espinoza (guitar) and Dianne Betkowski (cello) invite the listener into a rich and colorful symposium of musical traditions at the Center.

August 13: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum — Leila Sedat

Speaker series promoting civic dialogue, debate and community engagement with distinguished speakers. 

August 13: Historic Pub Crawl

Join the CB Museum for a pub crawl to drinking establishments and historic buildings. 

August 14: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music on the Mountain – MoonTricks

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

August 15: Music in the Garden – Bill Dowell

Live music in the Crested Butte Museum’s Garden. 

August 16-18: Outerbike

Register for this premiere mountain bike demo event and come demo bikes at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. 

August 16-18: Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championships 

Adaptive mountain bikers from around the country gather for a multi-stage, multi-discipline race with advanced to recreational categories.

August 22: Music in the Garden –Jim Sargent

Live music in the Crested Butte Museum’s Garden. 

August 22-September 1: “Elvis Has Left the Building”

The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre brings Elvis to the stage in “Elvis Has Left the Building” by V. Cate.

August 24: Alleys of Crested Butte Walking Tour

Learn the history of the buildings in the alleyways of town with the CB Museum. 

August 24-25, 31 & September 1: Macbeth

Firebird Theatre presents its Shakespeare in the park production of Macbeth at the Depot.

August 29: Music in the Garden – Clif Barnhart

Live music in the Crested Butte Museum’s Garden. 

August 31-September 1: Paragon People’s Fair 

A non-juried arts and crafts festival hosted by the Paragon Gallery helping regional Colorado artists showcase their artwork.

August 31-September 1: Grand Traverse Run & Bike 

The Summer Grand Traverse presented by Crested Butte Nordic includes a trail run from Mt. Crested Butte to Aspen and a mountain bike race from Aspen to Mt. Crested Butte.

SEPTEMBER

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Weekly History Walking Tours 

Join the CB Museum for a tour along Elk Avenue to learn about the historic buildings, mining history and stories from the community. 

September 5: Lauren + Richard Eisen Gallery Reception 

Lauren and Richard Eisen bring the natural forces of nature to the walls of the Kinder Padon Gallery.

September 6: Pearls and Pioneers Pub Crawl

Join the Crested Butte Museum for a historic pub crawl and townie takeover around town. 

September 7: Chili and Beer Festival 

Kick off fall with the Chamber of Commerce and enjoy the best of Colorado craft beers, ciders and seltzers alongside homemade chili from top local cookers and live music on the mountain. 

September 8: Bridges of the Butte 

During this four-hour townie takeover, participants in their craziest costumes meander across all the bridges in Crested Butte to help raise funds for the Adaptive Sports Center. 

September 14: Trek for Life

The 6th Annual Trek for Life is a memorial hike on West Maroon Pass to raise awareness for mental and behavioral health and raise funds to provide mental health services in the community. 

September 18-22: Crested Butte
Film Festival 

This international film festival showcases the greatest, boldest and most exciting works that cinema has to offer, including screenings, conversations, panel discussions, parties and Townie Takeovers. 

September 21-22: Western Mountain Sports Pagan Pedal

The Western Mountain Sports Pagan Pedal features men’s and women’s collegiate bike races at CBMR. 

September 26-28: Burlesque Festival

The Center, in conjunction with Baby LaFemme, is thrilled to bring you the inaugural Rocky Mountain Burlesque Festival! Featuring community events and classes, culminating in a burlesque showcase sure to blow you right out of your seat (21+).

September 28: Ghosts Walking Tour

Join the Crested Butte Museum for a ghost-themed walking tour and get introduced to some local resident spirits.