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Aug. 1, 2,3,5,6,7,8,10,12, 13, 14, 15, 31---The Crested Butte Music Festival is a tour de force this year! trying to make up for all the cancelled events by an amazing presentation of live concerts, talks, breakfasts, ... it goes on and on! Here are the dates! :

July 27, 29,30,31,... Aug. 1, 2,3,5,6,7,8,10,12, 13, 14, 15, 31 ... Sept. 1,3,8,9,10,11,13,26,Oct. 2,3

Click the links and find what amazing things are happening while you are there! Always top quality events!

August 2- Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Ave and 1st Street- between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

cancelled - going online this year! - Crested Butte Arts Festival- Elk Avenue, Downtown Crested Butte- The big event of the summer for my family! All the artists fill the street and everyone has a great time.

August 2: - THE DUCKIE RACE! - great movie of the race!

The 2020 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.

cancelled 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.

cancelled: - 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.

The first day we host 400 people at our evening Gala Dinner, which features a silent auction, a feast prepared by top local chefs, a live auction, and a peppy band for after-dinner dancing. Click HERE to learn more about the Gala!

The second day we host 144 people at our famous golf tournament, beginning with breakfast, a shotgun start, lunch and ending with drinks and prizes — all at the beautiful Club at Crested Butte. Click HERE for more details about the golf tournament!

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- Castle Creek Guitars at the I Bar Ranch The Coal Creek Distillery Concert Series: Lizzy Plotkin & The Big Silly String Band! Only 175 tickets available, get them now! Gates/Bar/Grill - 5:00pm Opener - 9:30pm-Lizzy Plotkin

Get Tickets. 5:30 p.m.-9:30 pm.

850 County Road 49, Gunnison. Burgers and Brews

cancelled- Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (Free Outdoor Concerts), Crested Butte mtn.

August 6- Castle Creek Guitars at the I Bar Ranch -the Bellamy Brothers at the Ibar Ranch in Gunnison! Get Tickets. 5:00 p.m.850 County Road 49, Gunnison. Classic Colorado Series

August 7 - Feast in the Field Fridays! Farm to Table Dinner Series - Aug. 7, 14, 21,28, 2020! Dress up your patio & host your own farm to table garden party! Every Friday in August, Crested Butte's Personal Chefs prepare an all-local dinner featuring locally raised meats, vegetables and fruits picked at the height of summer. Order online and your personal feast will be delivered to your door.

Normally this is a feast given in a field! Due to Covid this is their adaptation to keep everyone safe and still have the fun! We all can still enjoy their favorite way to showcase the bounty of the season and support Mountain Roots! $50 pp.

cancelled--Art Walk- Stroll along Elk and into all Crested Butte's art galleries before dinner!

August 9 - CB Mountain Runners Paradise Divide Loop Train Run -

The trails that have made Crested Butte world renowned for mountain bikers are also a haven for trail runners. From mid-May when the snows are receding through the summer when the wildflowers are breathtaking to the fall as the aspen leaves turn golden, the trails in the area always astound with their beauty.
The Crested Butte Mountain Runners organise a series of trail runs starting in mid May and ending in early October to take advantage of these great trails. All runners of varying abilities are welcome to join us for any run.

August 9- Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Ave and 1st Street- between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

cancelled- 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 11- Castle Creek Guitars at the I Bar Ranch - Floodgate Operators at the Ibar Ranch in Gunnison! Get Tickets. 5:30-9:30 p.m.850 County Road 49, Gunnison. Burgers and Brews

cancelled-- Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (Free Outdoor Concerts), Crested Butte mtn.

August 12- Castle Creek Guitars at the I Bar Ranch - Grits Guts and Gals -- Summer concerts at the Ibar Ranch in Gunnison! Get Tickets. 5:30-9:30 p.m.850 County Road 49, Gunnison. Classic Colorado Series

Cancelled = Outerbike!

Pick your pass.  Choose between the Full Demo, BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike), or get the Social Card to just hang out and still be part of the fun. 

Decide what the best bike is.  With the Full Demo pass, you get a card to check out the demo bikes.  Repeat as needed.  Whether it's a demo bike or your own beloved bike, put it to the test on the world-class trails.  Take it for a spin on the trails close to the venue, hop on a shuttle to a classic Moab trail or make laps on the bike parks of Crested Butte and Sun Valley.   

August 14 - Feast in the Field Fridays! Farm to Table Dinner Series - Aug. 7, 14, 21,28, 2020! Dress up your patio & host your own farm to table garden party! Every Friday in August, Crested Butte's Personal Chefs prepare an all-local dinner featuring locally raised meats, vegetables and fruits picked at the height of summer. Order online and your personal feast will be delivered to your door.

Normally this is a feast given in a field! Due to Covid this is their adaptation to keep everyone safe and still have the fun! We all can still enjoy their favorite way to showcase the bounty of the season and support Mountain Roots! $50 pp.

AUG 15, 9.00am        Strawberry   Crested Butte Mountain Runners

Course: From Brush Creek road run the Canal trail to Farris Creek trail. Climb Farris and then drop down to the intersection of Strawberry trail. Run Strawberry over to Brush Creek road then return to the start via Death Pass and the Canal trail.
Distance: Approx 9.5 miles all on single track trail and dirt roads with two creek crossings.
Meet: At the Canal trailhead about 4 miles from Hwy 135 on Brush Creek road. Carry food, water and energy drink. Strawberries to be served after the run. 

August 16- Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Ave and 1st Street

cancelled-- Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (Free Outdoor Concerts), Crested Butte mtn.

August 21 - Feast in the Field Fridays! Farm to Table Dinner Series - Aug. 7, 14, 21,28, 2020! Dress up your patio & host your own farm to table garden party! Every Friday in August, Crested Butte's Personal Chefs prepare an all-local dinner featuring locally raised meats, vegetables and fruits picked at the height of summer. Order online and your personal feast will be delivered to your door.

Normally this is a feast given in a field! Due to Covid this is their adaptation to keep everyone safe and still have the fun! We all can still enjoy their favorite way to showcase the bounty of the season and support Mountain Roots! $50 pp.

cancelled- 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 23- Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Ave and 1st Street

Cancelled -August 17 to 19 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Outerbike - The BEST Bike Demo Event in the Universe.
Western Spirit Cycling has partnered with Crested Butte Mountain Resort to bring one of the largest consumer bike shows to one of the birth places of the sport. Crested Butte has always been high on the bucket list for mountain bike enthusiasts, and now the Evolution Bike Park offers something for everyone. Hop on the lift to test the latest and greatest bikes on the diverse trail network at the Evolution Bike Park, or ride right from the base area to over 750 miles of single track in the Gunnison Valley. There is something for everyone so bring your friends and family and soak up the impressive mountain views, then relax with a tasty beverage at the end of the day.
Attendance is capped, so register early to get your spot! With three different passes to choose from, there is something for everyone at Outerbike. Full Demo, BYOB or Social Cards offer various levels of access to fit your needs. Plus, stay close to the venue and receive 30% off when you reserve your lodging through Crested Butte Vacations. Learn more about this great offer by visiting ridecb.com/outerbike.
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Cancelled--Gunnison Car Show Weekend -(Car Show, Carvin' Up Colorado & High Octane Arts & Crafts Festival), Gunnison

Cancelled - RMBL Historic Preservation Dinner - A celebration of history, this evening is an opportunity to enjoy a fine dinner at the beautiful Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Gothic. Afer diningin the Billy Barr Community Center, guests will tour the town site and RMBL's historic buildings, learning about its founding as a mining town and transition into one of the world's premier biological field stations.

4:30 – 6:00 pm – Appetizers
6:00 – 7:00 pm – Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 pm – Town site tours

Cancelled- Gunnison River Festival

All kinds of fun activities on the Gunnison River. Lots of fun and excitement!

AUG 23, SAT. 9.00am        Lily Lake Crestsed Butte Mountain Runners

August 28 - Feast in the Field Fridays! Farm to Table Dinner Series - Aug. 7, 14, 21,28, 2020! Dress up your patio & host your own farm to table garden party! Every Friday in August, Crested Butte's Personal Chefs prepare an all-local dinner featuring locally raised meats, vegetables and fruits picked at the height of summer. Order online and your personal feast will be delivered to your door.

Normally this is a feast given in a field! Due to Covid this is their adaptation to keep everyone safe and still have the fun! We all can still enjoy their favorite way to showcase the bounty of the season and support Mountain Roots! $50 pp.

August 30- Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Ave and 1st Street

Cancelled = Bridges of the Butte -

One unforgettable tour. Join us on June 29 - 30, 2019 for the 15th Annual Bridges of the Butte Townie Tour Presented by Bank of the West, a 24-hour bike tour that loops through beautiful downtown Crested Butte and crosses many of the town's bridges.

Robin Dreyfuss 954-610-2000
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