Great Crested Butte Lodging

from June 20- Labor Day--- The River Bar at Garlic Mike's - Right next to the Gunnison - it is a beautiful place just north of Gunnison to listen to some music! And the Italian food inside the restaurant is the best! The River Bar is open every evening from 4pm begins summer solstice - June 20--through Labor Day. Pet friendly. Live music every Friday and Saturday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.  Cocktails and light bar snacks at 4pm and lighter River Bar dinner menu at 5pm. Counter service only.  After Labor Day: Fridays and Saturdays through the GRAND FINALE SEPTEMBER 30th!!

Aug. 1 - Swing Dancing at the Center for the Arts-Swing Dance Lesson: 6:15–7:15 PM-Get ready to swing the night away!-Join us at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts for a lively evening of swing dancing and classic jazz with the After Midnight Jazz Band on August 1!-

The night kicks off with a swing dance lesson from 6:15 to 7:15 PM, presented in partnership with the Crested Butte School of Dance. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or a complete beginner, this is a fun and welcoming opportunity to learn the basics—or brush up on your moves—before the live music begins.

Doors open at 7 PM, and the show starts promptly at 8 PM. Come early, grab a drink from the bar, and get ready to dance the night away. Bring a partner, or come solo—no dance experience or partner required!-

Once the music starts, you’ll be swept into the golden age of jazz by the After Midnight Jazz Band, Denver’s premier swing ensemble. With their tight arrangements, toe-tapping rhythms, and big band sound inspired by legends like Benny Goodman and Count Basie, After Midnight brings infectious energy and vintage charm to every performance. Their authentic style and joyful presence make them one of the most sought-after swing bands in the region.

August 1,2,7,8,9-Crested Butte Mountain Theater- A Year With Frog and Toad!

Aug. 1-3, 2025 = Crested Butte Arts Festival!

Crested Butte Arts Festival
Aug 1-3@ 10:00 am
Time:    10:00 am

Join us in our beautiful new location at the Crested Butte Community School for an art filled weekend. We are excited to celebrate the strength of the arts and our community with our fine artists and YOU! Get tickets!

August 3: - THE DUCKIE RACE! - great movie of the race!

The Duckie Race is our sole fundraiser for the year – and we appreciate your support! Thank you to our Sponsors for donating prizes and venues and to all our Rotarians who donate their time – we are thankful to be able to serve others and look forward to the opportunity to give back.

August - Crested Butte Clay Studio - with a delightful studio and wonderful teachers, check out their multiple offerings for kids and adults and go in to have some fun!

August - Go to the movies in the mountains! The Crested Butte Movie Theater is small but mighty! Check out the current movies and go for some popcorn and fun!

August 2= Dogs in a Pile -at the Public House- 202 Elk Ave.-

August 5 - Summer Classics in the Courtyard Free Live Music--
Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. The duo has toured the world sharing their eclectic mix of music from Debussy and Bach to Radiohead and Beyoncé. Crested Butte residents may recognize Laura from her time with the Crested Butte Music Festival.5:30-7:30 p.m.

 August 3, 10, 17, 24--2025 (Sunday mornings)- Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Ave and 1st Street - between 10 am and 2 pm

August 4,5: - Crested Butte Open Golf Tournament & Gala

At the Adaptive Sports Center, we believe that every participant is extraordinary in mind, body and spirit. Each person who travels to our center — whether it is from just down the road or from thousands of miles away — deserves to attend the best outdoor recreation program possible. Our programs are customized for each individual. We use state-of-the-art adaptive equipment and professional instructors to create a high-quality, therapeutic experience.

Every summer we come together for two days with one purpose: To raise money so that people with disabilities and their families can experience the life-changing effects of our program.

Individuals and businesses make it possible to hold such a wonderful event and raise the funds we need to continue changing lives. We need you. Our programs need you. Most of all, our extraordinary group of participants needs you.

Golf Tournament- 385 Country Club Drive
The Club at Crested Butte
Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course

August 4,11- Alpenglow (Free Outdoor Concerts) Crested Butte Center for the Arts

Alpenglow is the Center for the Arts free outdoor concert series on Monday evenings during the summer. With Crested Butte Mountain and Paradise Divide as the backdrop, come enjoy the sounds of a variety of music. Bring along your chairs, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Join friends and family as we enjoy the best that summer in Crested Butte has to offer. Please leave your pets at home.

August 2, 29- Summer Concert Series at the I Bar Ranch - Great Summer Music Events at the IBar ranch! Summer concerts at the Ibar Ranch in Gunnison! 5:30 p.m.850 County Road 49, Gunnison. Burgers and Brews.

August 6, 13 = Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Summer Music on the Mountain Concert Series - Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. CBMR base area -

August 6,13,20,27 - Yoga in the Garden - join the town of Mt. Cb for an hour of free yoga with instructors from the CB Yoga Co-op. 12-1 p.m.

August 6 = HCCA Hike- Scarp Ridge - Rising above Lake Irwin is the very popular escarpment known as Scarp Ridge. A relatively short hike with some climbing gets us to spectacular views of the Elk Mountains and an altitude of 12,200 ft. Please be fully acclimated for your health and enjoyment. Starts 8:30 a.m.

AUG 2,9,16, 30-  Crested Butte Mountain Runners

Different courses, different times. Check the schedule!

August =Crested Butte Clay Studio! so many classes for kids 9+ and for adults!!! check the schedule they do a great great job.

August 12 - Summer Classics in the Courtyard Free Live Music--
Summer Strings - Enjoy an evening of chamber music and classical favorites performed by a talented ensemble in the courtyard—intimate, timeless, and perfect for a summer night.-5:30-7:30 p.m.

August 13 = HCCA Hike- West Brush Creek - This creekside hike takes us gently toward Teocalli Mountain, whose shoulder provides a beautiful spot for lunch, with views into the Maroon Bells Wilderness. Starts 8:30 a.m.

August 15-17 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Outerbike- The BEST Bike Demo Event in the Universe.
Outerbike is the best bike demo event in the Universe. Test ride all of the latest and greatest bikes and gear on the world-class trails. For three days, the world’s premier bike and gear manufacturers set up at the Outerbike expo site. Bring your friends & family, hang out at the event, and have fun, and browse the latest bike innovations.

August 15,16,17 2025--Gunnison Car Show Weekend -(Car Show), Gunnison

August 20= HCCA Hike- Crystal Mill - Hike from Schofield Park down past Devil’s Punchbowl to the historic town of Crystal and its calendar-perfect Crystal Mill. Getting there is relatively easy—coming back is all uphill, so be prepared for the climb.Starts 8:30 a.m.

August 21, 22,23,28, 29 30 = -Crested Butte Mountain Theater- Kimberly Akimbo- a coming of age story

August 23-24, 30-31: A Midsummer Night's Dream! Free admission. -This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Shakespeare’s Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and rude mechanicals is considered one of the Bard’s greatest works. This production is directed by Tristan Buss and will include the use of mask-work inspired by the techniques of Ancient Greek theatre and Jacques Lecoq. Filled to the brim with wonderful wit, love triangles, physical comedy, and surprisingly dark turns, Midsummer has just about anything one could want in a night at the theatre!

Performances for this show, a first for Firebird’s Shakespeare in the Park series, will take place on both ends of the valley. Shows on the first weekend (August 23rd and 24th) will take place at our traditional location of the Crested Butte Railroad Depot while the second weekend (August 30th and 31st) will be at the Quigley Bandshell on the Western Colorado University campus. Keep in mind that this will be an outdoor show, so be sure to bring raingear, chairs, and/or blankets with you! More information to follow!

August 27 = HCCA Hike- Oh Be Joyful -Our hike founder, Don Baker, loved to hike Oh-Be-Joyful at the end of each season. We keep with tradition, and hike up this beautiful valley in the Raggeds Wilderness (that HCCA helped designate) to a lovely lunch spot with spectacular views. A perfect end to our 33rd season of HCCA Hikes! Starts 8:30 a.m.

August 30- = Grand Traverse Run and 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.

Robin Dreyfuss 954-610-2000
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