events

summer & fall events

Alpenglow Concert Series

Monday Evenings from June 27th-August 15th Relax with great live music, food and drinks at town park for these free shows. For this year’s entertainment lineup, visit crestedbuttearts.org.

Independence Day

July 4th Be sure to catch the fireworks show on Mt. CB at the end of the day! Visit cbchamber.com for resources and activities to ring in America’s birthday.

Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

July 8th-17th See why we’re the Wildflower Capital of Colorado! Visit crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com to check availability and get your tickets.

Crested Butte Music Festival

July 8th-September 17th Celebrating their 26th season, this is an intimate, artistically diverse festival that receives significant recognition. Visit crestedbuttemusicfestival.org for details.

Cattlemen’s Days Rodeo

July 14th-16th 122 years strong! The “Granddaddy of all Colorado Rodeos.” Visit cattlemensdays.com for tickets and more information. 33rd Annual Rotary Rubber Duck Race

August 7th Benefiting local charities and student scholarships. For more information and to buy your duck tickets, visit crestedbutterotary.org.

The Grand Traverse

September 3rd-September 4th A race from Aspen to Crested Butte where participants run or bike forty miles through the Elk Mountains. For more information, visit thegrandtraverse.org.

Chili and Beer Festival

September 10th With locally made chili, tasty craft beer, and live music, it’s a not-to-be-missed party! Visit cbchamber.com for tickets and more information.

Crested Butte Film Festival

September 21st-September 25th Check out the best curated films, documentaries, shorts, and talks from directors, actors, and more. For more information, visit cbfilmfest.org.

Emma Coburn’s Elk Run 5K

September 24th Our local Olympian’s fun run benefiting Living Journeys. To register, purchase merchandise, and for more information, visit elkrun5k.com.