Local Events
Crested Butte hosts a number of unique festivals, parades, and events throughout the year and 95% of them involve dressing up - come prepared with your costumes! Below are a list of my favorite Crested Butte annual events but please remember to always check the local Crested Butte Newspaper and the below link for the upcoming events, activities, concerts, etc. that will be happening during your stay.
JANUARY
Fat Bike World Championships, Mountain High Music Festival, Uley’s Birthday on 1/29
FEBRUARY
Mardi Gras, Alley Loop Nordic Race, Freeride World Qualifier
MARCH
SkiTown Breakdown Concert, Al Johnson Telemark Costume Party, Crafted Tasting Event, Soul Train Disco Dance Party, Sleds and Kegs, The Grand Traverse
APRIL
Landshark Pond Skim, Flauschink, Closing Day celebration at the base area
MAY
Memorial Day Parade
JUNE
Crested Butte Bike Week includes the Chainless Downhill Race, Fat Tire 40 & Bridges of the Butte Fundraiser, Black and White Ball Fundraiser, Free Alpenglow concerts every Monday afternoon at the Center for the Arts outdoor pavillion, 10am-2pm Sunday Farmers Market on Elk St
JULY
4th of July Parade, Wildflower Festival, Wine & Food Festival, Free Alpenglow concerts every Monday afternoon at the Center for the Arts outdoor pavillion, 10am-2pm Sunday Farmers Market on Elk St, Cattlemen's Days in Gunnison
AUGUST
Crested Butte Arts Festival, Free Alpenglow concerts every Monday afternoon at the Center for the Arts outdoor pavillion, 10am-2pm Sunday Farmers Market on Elk St, Gunnison Car Show
SEPTEMBER
Vinotok pagan festival, Chili and Beer Festival, Crested Butte Film Festival, Olympian Emma Coburn Elk Run 5k, West Elk Bicycle Classic, Pearl Pass, 10am-2pm Sunday Farmers Market on Elk St
OCTOBER
Halloween, Enjoy the peace and quiet of town and relax with the locals
NOVEMBER
Turkey Trot 5k, Opening Day of Ski Season
DECEMBER
New Years Eve Torchlight Parade, Santa Ski and Pub Crawl
