Summer 2025 Events Lineup

It’s summer in Crested Butte, which means events abound for all to enjoy — from live music and fundraisers for local nonprofits, to history tours and outdoor activities of all shapes and sizes. Check out some of the events planned for this summer season. And when in doubt, costumes are always encouraged…if not required!

 

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. crestedbuttemuseum.com

June 1: Mouse on the Move

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre presents Mouse on the Move at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. cbmountaintheatre.org

June 5-7: Valley of Fools

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre presents Valley of Fools at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. cbmountaintheatre.org

June 7: Firebird Theatre’s Anniversary Picnic 

Join Firebird Theatre at Rainbow Park as they celebrate two years since the company’s founding! firebirdcb.com.

June 13: 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! kbut.org

June 14: 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 28 (Saturdays and Sundays only after September 1). skicb.com

June 15: BERTHA: Grateful Drag

Join the Center for the Arts for BERTHA: Grateful Drag, the world’s first Grateful Dead tribute band in drag—an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent, rocking full wigs and full face for a good cause. crestedbuttearts.org

June 16: Alpenglow – Floyd Bauler and Big Love Car Wash

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

June 17: Summer Classics in the Courtyard – 

Chantil and the Dukes of Art

Chantil Dukart is an award-winning contemporary jazz pianist and vocalist with roots in the Tsimshian and Sugpiaq tribes of Alaska. crestedbuttearts.org

June 19: Cookbook Club – Listen to Your Vegetables 

Join the Center for a collaborative potluck inspired by Listen to Your Vegetables: Italian-Inspired Recipes for Every Season by Sarah Grueneberg. crestedbuttearts.org

June 23: Alpenglow – Paul Hoffman (of Greensky 

Bluegrass)

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

June 24: Mt. CB Community Weed Pull

Education session on invasive weed species, followed by a guided walk, weed pull and free lunch. mtcb.colorado.gov

June 24: Summer Classics in the Courtyard – Spinphony

Instrumental crossover string quartet “Spinphony” is breaking down barriers between classical, rock, and pop music at the Center. crestedbuttearts.org

June 24: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum – 

In Conversation with Becky Mitchell and Douglas Kenney

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

crestedbutteforum.org 

June 25: Yoga in the Garden

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

June 25: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music on 

the Mountain – The Record Company

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

mtcb.colorado.gov

June 25-29: Junior Bike Week

The premier family-friendly bike festival hosted by CB DEVO, celebrating kids and bikes in Crested Butte, the birthplace of mountain biking. juniorbikeweek.com

June 27: Book of the Month Club

Join the CB Museum for a monthly book club where we will analyze and discuss both non-fiction and fiction works that explore the history of our valley and the works of local authors. crestedbuttemuseum.com

June 28: Alleys of Crested Butte Walking Tour

Join the Museum to learn about the alleys of Crested Butte, a registered National Historic District. 

crestedbuttemuseum.com

June 30: Alpenglow – Holly Bowling

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

JULY

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. crestedbuttemuseum.com

Wednesdays: Weekly Yoga in the Garden

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

mtcb.colorado.gov

July 1: Summer Classics in the Courtyard – Hot Tub Jazz

Hot Tub Jazz plays many of the great jazz standards of the American Songbook, contemporary tunes from folks like Michael Franks and Van Morrison, as well as jazz versions of other pop and country songs at the Center. crestedbuttearts.org

July 1: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum – Peter Hessler

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

crestedbutteforum.org

July 2: Tony’s Speakeasy – A Black and White Affair

The CB Museum’s annual celebration and fundraiser commemorating the anniversary of the Museum’s opening in the historic Tony’s Conoco, with activities including live music, wine pull, blackjack, roulette, poker, pull-tabs, liquor tastings, silent auction and more. crestedbuttemuseum.com

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. mtcb.colorado.gov

July 4: Pancake Breakfast 

Start the Fourth of July festivities with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Crested Butte Fire Protection District. 

cbfpd.org

July 4: Fourth of July Parade 

Watch the country’s biggest small town parade march down our main street! cbchamber.com

July 4: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music 

on the Mountain – Floodgate Operators

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. mtcb.colorado.gov

July 7: Alpenglow – JD Clayton

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

July 8: Summer Classics in the Courtyard – Gypsy Jazz Social Club

Gypsy Jazz Social Club is a consortium of versatile musicians scattered throughout western Colorado and commonly inspired by the style of acoustic string-band jazz known as “Le Jazz Hot,” at the Center. crestedbuttearts.org

July 8: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum – Laura Adams

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

crestedbutteforum.org

July 9: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music on the Mountain – Hadean Eon

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

mtcb.colorado.gov

July 10: 2025 Arts Ball

This benefit for the Center for the Arts includes captivating live performances, art, dinner paired with fine wines and a live auction packed with one-of-a-kind experiences. 

crestedbuttearts.org

July 10-12: Cattlemen’s Days and Rodeo 

Cattlemen’s Days 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. 

cattlemensdays.com

July 10-12 & 17-19: Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre presents Last of the Red Hot Lovers at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. cbmountaintheatre.org

July 11: Closing reception for Book Project – 

Manual (hill/bloom) 

Celebrate the closing of this exhibition at the Center for the Arts featuring the pioneering digital art of Suzanne Bloom and Ed Hill. Exhibition runs May 22-July 27. 

crestedbuttearts.org

July 11-20: Crested Butte Wildflower Festival 

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

July 12: Grin and Bear It Trail Run

CB Nordic hosts the annual 15k traditional out-and-back or 25k loop trail run on the Green Lake Trail. New this year includes a mountain bike race on the 25k course. 

cbnordic.org 

July 12: 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. cblandtrust.org

July 13: Wild Rumours – A Fleetwood Mac Experience 

Wild Rumours is like Fleetwood Mac at their peak: no guardrails, all gas, no brakes! Delivering a full-on Fleetwood Mac concert experience rock show that will blow your mind. crestedbuttearts.org

July 13-20: Wine and Food Festival 

An annual epicurean celebration that brings world-class chefs, winemakers, brewers, distillers, sommeliers and spirits experts together. cbwineandfood.org

July 14: Alpenglow – Easy Jim

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

July 15: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum – Khalida Popal

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

crestedbutteforum.org

July 16: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music 

on the Mountain – ALO

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

mtcb.colorado.gov

July 15: Summer Classics in the Courtyard – 

Rhythm Future Quartet 

The acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet is keeping the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe at the Center. crestedbuttearts.org

July 17: Gunnison Tough 

Songwriter Shuffle 

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

July 19: 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. cblandtrust.org

July 20-25: Crested Butte Mountain 

Conference

The Crested Butte Mountain Conference (CBMC) hosts a five-day event where people in recovery can bring their entire family to participate in opportunities to enjoy AA and Al-Anon speakers, discussion meetings and workshops. cbconference.org

July 21: Alpenglow – Jacob Larson Band 

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

crestedbuttearts.org

July 22: Summer Classics in the 

Courtyard – Summer Winds 

Former members of the Crested Butte Music Festival and Summer Classics Festival converge in Crested Butte to create a new, one-of-a-kind chamber performance at the Center. crestedbuttearts.org

July 22: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum – Paul Kane

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

crestedbutteforum.org

July 23: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte 

Music on the Mountain – Artikal Sound

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. mtcb.colorado.gov

July 25: Book of the Month Club

Join the CB Museum for a monthly book club where we will analyze and discuss both non-fiction and fiction works that explore the history of our valley and the works of local authors. crestedbuttemuseum.com

July 25: Living Journeys Summer Soiree

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

July 25: 80s Retro Revolution Dance Party

Join KBUT Community Radio for an ‘80s themed dance party. kbut.org

July 26: Living Journeys Summit Hike

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

livingjourneys.org

July 26: Second Street & Brothels 

Walking Tour

Join the CB Museum on a tour of Second Street and the brothels from Crested Butte’s past. crestedbuttemuseum.com

July 26: 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. mountainrootsfoodproject.org

July 28: Alpenglow – Mihali

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

crestedbuttearts.org

July 29: Summer Classics in the Courtyard – 

The CopyCat Concert 

Elizabeth Bond and Friends. crestedbuttearts.org

July 29: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum – 

Alex Fillipenko

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

crestedbutteforum.org

July 30: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music on 

the Mountain – TBD

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. mtcb.colorado.gov

July 31: Summer Pub Crawl

The CB Museum’s historic pub crawls feature different drinking establishments or historic buildings in Crested Butte with drinks included and stories from local historians at each location. crestedbuttemuseum.com

July 31: A Year with Frog and Toad

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre presents A Year with Frog and Toad at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. 

cbmountaintheatre.org

AUGUST

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. crestedbuttemuseum.com

Wednesdays: Weekly Yoga in the Garden

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

mtcb.colorado.gov

August 1: 50^th Annual Mt. CB Town Picnic

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

August 1: Music in the Garden – Billy Jeeter

The CB Museum hosts free live music in the garden every Friday in August. crestedbuttemuseum.com

August 1: Jazz Night – Swing Dancing with 

After Midnight Jazz 

Based in Denver, After Midnight is a collective of seasoned musicians specializing in vibrant jazz performances, featuring swing, blues and Latin jazz at the Center.

crestedbuttearts.org

August 1-2: Trailhead Big Summer Bash Weekend

This family-friendly concert weekend 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. trailheadkids.org

August 1-3: Colorado Grandeur – Plein Air Painters of America 2025 National Exhibit 

Colorado Grandeur brings together the Plein Air Painters of America for their largest exhibition and sale in years, showcasing an estimated 150 breathtaking paintings inspired by the landscapes of Colorado. crestedbuttearts.org

August 1-2 & 7-9: A Year with Frog and Toad

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre presents A Year with Frog and Toad at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. 

cbmountaintheatre.org

August 1-3: Crested Butte Arts Festival 

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

crestedbutteartsfestival.com

August 3: Crested Butte Rotary Rubber Duckie Race

Join the Crested Butte Rotary Club for its 36^th annual duck race! For just $10 a ticket, you can contribute to scholarships, grants for non-profits and empowering Crested Butte’s youth. crestedbutterotary.org

August 3-4: 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. adaptivesports.org 

August 4: Alpenglow – The Galentines

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

August 5: Summer Classics in the Courtyard – 

Boyd Meets Girl 

Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf at the Center. 

crestedbuttearts.org

August 5: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum – 

Speaker TBD

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

 crestedbutteforum.org

August 6: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music 

on the Mountain – North Mississippi Allstars

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

mtcb.colorado.gov

August 7: Cookbook Club Feature Dinner – Bitter & Sweet 

Join the Center for an intimate chef-prepared dinner prepared by BruHaus chefs and inspired by Bitter & Sweet in collaboration with author Omid Roustaei. 

crestedbuttearts.org

August 8: Music in the Garden – Clif Barnhart

The CB Museum hosts free live music in the garden every Friday in August. crestedbuttemuseum.com

August 9: Pickin’ a Food Truck Competition & Festival

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

August 9: Abbie Gardner 

Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. At the Center for the Arts. crestedbuttearts.org

August 11: Alpenglow – Hot Like Mars

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

August 12: Summer Classics in the Courtyard –

 Summer Strings 

Former members of the Crested Butte Music Festival and Summer Classics Festival converge in Crested Butte to create a new, one-of-a-kind performance at the Center. 

crestedbuttearts.org

August 12: Crested Butte Public Policy Forum – 

Daniel I. Weiner

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

crestedbutteforum.org

August 13: Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Music 

on the Mountain – King Stingray

Live music every Wednesday at the CBMR base area. 

mtcb.colorado.gov

August 15: Music in the Garden – Chris Coady

The CB Museum hosts free live music in the garden every Friday in August. crestedbuttemuseum.com

August 21-23: Kimberly Akimbo

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre presents Kimberly Akimbo at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. cbmountaintheatre.org

August 22: Book of the Month Club

Join the CB Museum for a monthly book club where we will analyze and discuss both non-fiction and fiction works that explore the history of our valley and the works of local authors. crestedbuttemuseum.com

August 22: Music in the Garden – Kevin Daughtry

The CB Museum hosts free live music in the garden every Friday in August. crestedbuttemuseum.com

August 28: Stand With Me Project Hope Luncheon

Take a stand with your community to support victims and survivors at the annual fundraiser luncheon for Project Hope of Gunnison Valley. hope4gv.org

August 29: Music in the Garden 

The CB Museum hosts free live music in the garden every Friday in August. crestedbuttemuseum.com

August 30: Fraternal Orders Walking Tour

Join the CB Museum on a Fraternal Orders Themed Walking Tour to learn about the history of Crested Butte with topics including the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. crestedbuttemuseum.com

August 30-31: Paragon People’s Fair 

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

August 30-31: 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. cbnordic.org

SEPTEMBER

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. crestedbuttemuseum.com

Wednesdays: Weekly Yoga in the Garden

Join the town of Mt. CB every Wednesday for an hour of free yoga with instructors from the CB Yoga Co-op. mtcb.colorado.gov

September 4-6 & 11-13: I Love You Because

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre presents I Love You Because at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. cbmountaintheatre.org

September 5-7: 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. adaptivesports.org

September 6: 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. cbchamber.com

September 6-7: A Midsummer 

Night’s Dream 

Firebird Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park series continues with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Bard’s mischievous fairy tale. firebirdcb.com

September 7: 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. adaptivesports.org

September 11: Mountain Biking Jubilee

Join the CB Museum and the Pearls & Pioneers crew to celebrate the history of Mountain Biking in Crested Butte and hear about the beginnings of biking in Crested Butte from those who were a part of it. crestedbuttemuseum.com

September 13: Trek for Life

The 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. trekforlife.net

September 18: Cookbook Club – Kin: 

Caribbean Recipes for the Modern Kitchen 

Join the Center for a collaborative potluck inspired by Kin: Caribbean Recipes for the Modern Kitchen by Marie Mitchell. 

crestedbuttearts.org

September 24-28: 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. 

cbfilmfest.org

September 26: Book of the Month Club

Join the CB Museum for a monthly book club where we will analyze and discuss both non-fiction and fiction works that explore the history of our valley and the works of local authors. crestedbuttemuseum.com

September 27: Ghosts Walking Tour

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

crestedbuttemuseum.com

September 28: Closing Day at Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Thanks for joining CBMR for an incredible summer season. See you this winter!