It is not surprising that the world’s most renowned artists and musicians gather in Crested Butte, Colorado to entertain. The mountain scenery and authentic western setting bring acclaimed ballet troops, speakers, symphonies, film festivals, arts & crafts exhibits, award-winning musicians and prestigious sports events to Crested Butte each year. Leave it to Crested Butte to create fun winter events like Flauschink (the flushing out of winter)—a zany town festival and the Alley Loop Cross-country ski race through the back alleys of town.
There is nothing like summer festivals in Crested Butte. People of all ages enjoying the excitement of gatherings in this sunny outdoor arena. The Crested Butte Music Festival, Fall Festival of Beers and Chili Cook-off, Rubber Duckie Race, and the Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour are just the beginning. Golf matches, fishing tournaments and kids camps cap off a great summer of choices for anyone and everyone.
Want to know about upcoming schedule of events coming to the Crested Butte or Mt. Crested Butte areas during your stay or planned vacation? Visit our events calendar.
There is nothing like summer festivals in Crested Butte. People of all ages enjoying the excitement of gatherings in this sunny outdoor arena. The Crested Butte Music Festival, Fall Festival of Beers and Chili Cook-off, Rubber Duckie Race, and the Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour are just the beginning. Golf matches, fishing tournaments and kids camps cap off a great summer of choices for anyone and everyone.
Want to know about upcoming schedule of events coming to the Crested Butte or Mt. Crested Butte areas during your stay or planned vacation? Visit our events calendar.
Gunnison - Crested Butte Community Calendar
The Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association,Gunnison Country Times, the Gunnison and Crested Butte Chambers of Commerce, Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum, Crested Butte Center for the Arts, Gunnison Arts Center, Western State College, Crested Butte Mountain Resort and various other local media are excited to present the Gunnison – Crested Butte Community Calendar!
The goal of this valley-wide project was to create a centralized, online calendar to serve as a hub for event information and to promote up-to-date Gunnison Valley event information that will be of interest to both visitors and residents. Our vision for the online community calendar is to become the central location for inputting, reviewing and disseminating event information for the Gunnison Valley.
The goal of this valley-wide project was to create a centralized, online calendar to serve as a hub for event information and to promote up-to-date Gunnison Valley event information that will be of interest to both visitors and residents. Our vision for the online community calendar is to become the central location for inputting, reviewing and disseminating event information for the Gunnison Valley.
Fat Tire Bike Week
In the March 2009 issue of Bike magazine, Crested Butte is heralded as the Best Destination, our Teocalli Ridge trail was honored as the Best Climb, Deadman’s Gulch was named the Best Tight ‘N Twisty Trail, and the legendary 401 got Honorable Mention for 2008 Trail of the Year. Check it all out for yourself during the 2009 Fat Tire Bike Week! Ride truly epic singletrack, cool off with micro brew poured by Colorado’s own New Belgium Brewing, jam to great live music, and ride the latest bikes from the top manufacturers....more.
4th of July
2009 Sponsor
Fourth of July in Crested Butte is a time honored tradition. By far one of the most popular days of the year, the Crested Butte Fourth of July is a step back in time....more.
See you there!
See you there!
Fall Festival
Fall Festival is a pairing of two Crested Butte favorites – Beer & Chili. Breweries will be on hand with their finest brews, which will take the heat off the chili prepared by Crested Butte locals.
This event brings hundreds of attendees to sample beer & chili while listening to music & enjoying the scenery of beautiful Crested Butte. This year, the featured acts are special guest DREW EMMITT (of Leftover Salmon) with Sol’ Jibe and Mountain Standard Time! Last year’s festival had an attendance of 1000+ and we expect this year to be even bigger and better....more.
This event brings hundreds of attendees to sample beer & chili while listening to music & enjoying the scenery of beautiful Crested Butte. This year, the featured acts are special guest DREW EMMITT (of Leftover Salmon) with Sol’ Jibe and Mountain Standard Time! Last year’s festival had an attendance of 1000+ and we expect this year to be even bigger and better....more.
Networking
The Chamber holds two types of events aimed at providing our members with networking opportunities—Monthly Business After Hours and Quarterly Business Breakfasts.
Business After Hours (BAH) are held one Thursday evening a month, from 5-7pm, and are hosted by a local business. BAH provide our members with an opportunity to visit a place of business, learn about the business, and network with other businesses and organizations. Food and drinks are provided.
Quarterly Business Breakfast are held one a quarter on a Thursday morning from 7:30-9am, and generally have an educational topic or informational session, in addition to networking time.
Business After Hours (BAH) are held one Thursday evening a month, from 5-7pm, and are hosted by a local business. BAH provide our members with an opportunity to visit a place of business, learn about the business, and network with other businesses and organizations. Food and drinks are provided.
Quarterly Business Breakfast are held one a quarter on a Thursday morning from 7:30-9am, and generally have an educational topic or informational session, in addition to networking time.
Sidewalk Sales
The Chamber of Commerce hosts two Sidewalk Sales every year, during Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekend. This is a great opportunity to pick up end of season bargains—winter or summer!
The Sidewalk Sales take place Friday-Monday of the holiday weekend, from approximately 10am-8pm.
If you are a retailer who would like more information on participating in the Sidewalk Sale, please contact Scott@cbchamber.com
The Sidewalk Sales take place Friday-Monday of the holiday weekend, from approximately 10am-8pm.
If you are a retailer who would like more information on participating in the Sidewalk Sale, please contact Scott@cbchamber.com