There are several reasons that visiting Crested Butte can be a fun and memorable experience. One reason is that the town offers many year round outdoor activities. Another reason is that there are many events and festivals that take place in Crested Butte, Gunnison , and all surrounding areas that visitors can enjoy.

There is a complete list of events and festivals on The Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association’s website. More details and contact information for each event is also included.

Following is a sample of what is available each year:

January: Annual Butte Bash College Ski Weeks

January: Moonlight Atlas Shoeshoe Tour

February: Annual Crested Butte Carnival

February: Annual Alley Loop Nordic Marathon

February: 16th Annual U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Championships

March: Annual U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Telemark Championships

May thru September: Crested Butte Mountain Runners Fun Run Series (approx. 13 runs)

May: Blue Mesa Fishing Tournament

June: Art Festival and June Jaunt

June: Annual Crested Butte Fat Tire Bike Week

June: Annual Gunnison Balloon Rally

July: Crested Butte Music Festival

July: July 4th Celebration

July: Annual Gunnison Cattleman’s Days Rodeo

August: Crested Butte Festival of the Arts

August: Crested Butte Wild Mushroom Festival

September: Annual People’s Fair

November: Sugar Plum Festival in Gunnison

December: Gunnison Night of Lights