Great Crested Butte Lodging

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!!

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

July 5-- Live Music is on Tap at the Public House!--Boombox
202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO

July 4!!! - Great 4th of July Festivities in Crested Butte,-at 11:00 a.m.

Expect funky, fun and good-natured laughter as people line Crested Butte's Elk Avenue at least four deep to take in the spectacle of the July 4th parade. Stick around downtown for live music, a food court, face painting  and old-fashioned games. The 2nd Annual Slip & Slide Party/BBQ is happing! Come out for the best party of the summer. Get ready to slip, slide and BBQ. Please bring beverages and items to grill.

July 4 = Mt. Crested Butte 4th of July Fireworks - 4-10 p.m.

July 4 = 4th of July Gothic Trail Run-Come run the 4th of July Gothic Trail Run race in Crested Butte

July 4 = 4th of July Pancake Breakfast- 11 a.m. - Crested Butte Fire Dept. 306 Maroon Ave. Join us for the Annual Pancake Breakfast!

July 5 = First Friday Family Film-Join us on the First Friday of Every Month for free Kids Movie at the Crested Butte Library! We encourage you to bring pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, or whatever you need 

July 6, 13, 17-  Crested Butte Mountain Runners

Different courses, different times. Check the schedule!

 July 7, 14,21,28- Crested Butte Farmers' Market, Elk Ave and 1st Street - between 9 am and 2 pm

July 9 - Summer Classics in the Courtyard Free Live Music-Join in every other Tuesday for live music in the Feldberg East Courtyard lounge. From classical to jazz and bluegrass, enjoy intimate live performances over cocktails from the Black Dragon Bar, with stunning summer views. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

July 5,6,10,12, 26 - 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.

July 7 - Live at the Center - 8-10 p.m. The Fab Four-If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute.
The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing.

July 8, 15, 22, 29- 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.

July 3,10,17,24,31 = Live! from Mt. Crested Butte Summer Music on the Mountain Concert Series - Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. CBMR base area -

July 11-21- The Odd Couple- presented by the Crested Butte Mountain Theater - play by Neil Simon.

July 12 - CBMR Summer Race Series - Friday night downhill mountain bike race on the mountain, followed by after party and awards - so fun to watch from the firepit at the base.

July 12-21-Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, Crested Butte

The mission of the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is to advocate for the preservation and appreciation of wildflowers. 

This festival began in 1986 through the efforts of a few insightful Crested Butte locals who envisioned a wildflower celebration in one of the most picturesque valleys in Colorado. The Festival has grown into a summer-long season of events with over 300 events offered by over 60 instructors, tour guides and volunteers.

Come to Crested Butte to enjoy the beautiful scenery and don’t forget to bring your camera!! Throughout the festival, there will be an array of activities to please everyone. You can choose from 4x4 & van tours, hikes, art classes, birding & butterflies, botany & medicinal lectures, edibles, garden tours, walks, photography classes and much more!  

For a complete schedule of events please visit www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com.

July 13 - Mt. CB 50th Anniversary Celebration and Concert - Put on yor best 70's or gold themed costumes and celebrate the town's 50th anniversary, featuring live music, anniversary cake and cupcakes, a costuume contest, pop-up museum and more.

July 13 = Starry Evening for the Crested Butte Land Trust-- from 5:30 p.m.

Our 8th annual Starry Evening Gala will be held at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte. Featuring a cocktail hour, live music, silent and live auctions, and a delicious catered dinner while you and your guests enjoy the fun company of fellow friends and neighbors who care for the lands and the waterways of Gunnison Valley.

It’s a night you won’t want to miss – a fun opportunity to support the Crested Butte Land Trust’s mission to protect our open spaces.

July 10 - 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.

July 10 = Hcca Hike - Farris Creek- — High Country Conservation Advocates- 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Crested Butte Visitors Center parking lot -Accessible due to the generosity of a local rancher, this hike goes through a beautiful valley, over a low pass with views of Teocalli Mountain, and down toward Brush Ck. and the road home.

July 2,9,16,23,30 -Baby and Toddler storytime at the CB Library-EVENT DETAILS
Join us at 10 am (10-10:45) on Tuesdayss at the Crested Butte Library for Baby & Toddler Storytime. This is an interactive session in which we read, write, talk, sing, and play together.

July 11 - Wine tasting Fundraiser at the Crested Butte Library-Join the Crested Butte Friends of the Library this summer for wine tastings at the Queen of All Saints Parish Hall with local sommelier, Aaron Tomcak of Mountain Sports Liquor.

July 11,12,13---Gunnison Cattlemen's Days, Gunnison

The Gunnison Valley celebrates its western way of life with annual demonstrations of roping, racing and riding skills.  

July 13 - Grin and Bear it Trail Run! 9:00 a.m. Get tickets

For three decades The Grin & Bear It hasstood as Crested Butte’s oldest trail challenge,
historically run as an out-and-back sprint from Town, to Green Lake and back.

July 16 - Yoga at the Crested Butte Library--Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 6 PM on every 3rd Tuesday of the month a free yoga class. Instructor Kaitlyn Seifert will lead participants in a gentle, all-levels flow. Mats provided, please bring your own props and water. Spring/Summer Dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20

July 16 - Summer Classics in the Courtyard Free Live Music-Join in every other Tuesday for live music in the Feldberg East Courtyard lounge. From classical to jazz and bluegrass, enjoy intimate live performances over cocktails from the Black Dragon Bar, with stunning summer views. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

July 17 - 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.

July 17 - HCCA Hike - Little Pass Creek-Venture into the West Elk Wilderness, via Swampy Pass trail, through areas proposed for wilderness designation by the Gunnison Public Lands Initiative and GORP Act. Views of the extremely photogenic Castles are our reward, along with an overview of the 2023 Lowline Fire area.

July 19 - CBMR Summer Race Series - Friday night downhill mountain bike race on the mountain, followed by after party and awards - so fun to watch from the firepit at the base.

July 17-21 = Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival at the Center for the Arts!

The 2024 Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival, is scheduled for July 17-21 and the Center’s state-of-the-art building will showcase as headquarters for many of the events. Enlighten your senses with intimate winemaker's dinners, the Crested Butte Grand Tasting, VIP lounge with highly rated wines, and a wide range of educational seminars for the novice and connoisseur alike.
The Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival is an annual fundraiser for the Crested Butte Center for the Arts, the premier visual and performing arts venue in the region. For over 30 years, the Center has been dedicated to providing arts and cultural experiences that inspire and entertain all audiences, whether they call Crested Butte home every day or just for the weekend.

July 20 - Live Music is on Tap at the Public House!--N2N
202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO

July 20 - Caddis Cup (fly fishing tournament) Presented by the Crested Butte Land Trust

Fish the award-winning waters of Gunnison County for Crested Butte Land Trust’s 20th annual Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Tournament. Whether you prefer to wine and dine at a secluded ranch or the chance to put your cast to the test, we have something to offer everyone.

July 23 - Summer Classics in the Courtyard Free Live Music-Join in every other Tuesday for live music in the Feldberg East Courtyard lounge. From classical to jazz and bluegrass, enjoy intimate live performances over cocktails from the Black Dragon Bar, with stunning summer views. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

July 24 - 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.

July 24 - HCCA Hike- Beckwith Pass from Lost Lake-Panoramic views of Raggeds Wilderness peaks as the trail meanders through the trees and meadows toward Beckwith Pass in West Elk Wilderness.

July 25 = Live at the Center - Highwaymen Show-Lovers of “classic country”… we have great news for you: The Highwaymen Show is coming to Crested Butte! This is the only touring Highwaymen show in the world that pays tribute to all four of the original Highwaymen: Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson.

July 25 - Trailhead's Big Summer Bash Concert - this family-friendly concert benefits the Trailhead Children's Museum mission to provide critical development and learning opportunities through art and play to local and visiting families in the Gunnison Valley.

.July 26 - CBMR Summer Race Series - Friday night downhill mountain bike race on the mountain, followed by after party and awards - so fun to watch from the firepit at the base.

July 25 - Live Music is on Tap at the Public House!--Fruition Warm's River Tour
202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO

July 26 - Live Music is on Tap at the Public House!--Liver Down the River
202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO

July 26-27 - Living journeys Summit Hike and Half-Marathon, Crested Butte Mountain Resort

July 27 = Feast in the Field - This annual farm to table event hosted by Mountain Roots Food Project is an opportunity to celebrate the flavors of the season at Red Dog Ranch

July 27 - Live at the Center - 80's Retro Revolution-KBUT Community Radio and the Center proudly present an epic 80’s dance extravaganza for all on Saturday, July 27! Get set to journey back in time and unleash your inner groove at our totally tubular 80s-themed dance party!
Step into a neon-soaked wonderland where leg warmers, big hair, and shoulder pads rule the dance floor. It’s going to be an experience straight out of the movies. Dress to impress and prepare to dance the night away to the hottest beats spun by DJ Triple L.

July 31 - HCCA Hike Carbon Creek Railroad Grade - The importance of HCCA’s work to prevent a mine on Red Lady is exemplified by a hike in Carbon Creek, a once-proposed site for toxic mine waste storage. This beautiful valley would never be the same again—see it for yourself!

July 31 - 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.

Robin Dreyfuss 954-610-2000
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