Things To Do in August / September in Crested Butte
We certainly have had a busy summer here in Crested Butte! I can feel the “end of summer blues” coming, so I’ve put together this list of things you can still fit in this summer to make the fun last. Don’t worry, there is still plenty to do, so let me breakdown the upcoming events, festivals, live music, and fundraisers happening here in Crested Butte August / September!
Crested Butte August Events

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Sundays August-October 6th Crested Butte Farmers Market
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: 2nd and Elk Avenue
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Sundays August-September 7 Mountain Music Series
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Location: Umbrella Bar

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Location: Tully’s 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South
- August 21 Third Thursdays Art Pop-Up
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: 301 Belleview Ave
- August 21 Free Movie Night – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:50 pm
Location: Majestic Theater
- August 22 & 29 Free Music in the Garden
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Crested Butte Museum (331 Elk Ave)
- August 31-September 1 Crested Butte Peoples Fair
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Crested Butte September Events

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September 5 – 7 Adaptive Mountain Biking World Championship
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September 6 Mt. CB Chili & Beer Festival
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: Base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort
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September 7 Bridges of the Butte Townie Tour
Time: 10am – 6pm
Location: Elk Avenue
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September 13-14 Trek For Life: Suicide Prevention & Awareness
Location: Schofield Park Trailhead
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September 15-21 Vintok Fall Equinox Celebration
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September 24–28 Crested Butte Film Festival (CBFF)
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September 26 Summer Artwalk Evenings
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Elk Ave
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September 27 Ghosts of Crested Butte Themed Walking Tour
Crested Butte Outdoor Activities
- Rafting on the Upper Taylor Get more information on rafting at Three Rivers Resort here https://www.3riversresort.com/rafting/
- Mountain biking around Crested Butte. Check out trails and get the App here: https://mtbhome.com/
- Check out Long Lake, Oh Be Joyful Waterfall, the town of Gothic and then hike Judd Falls
- The Club at Crested Butte golf course is in great condition and if you have never played the championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II then you are in for a treat!
- Get to the top of Crested Butte by taking the Silver Queen lift up and hiking the rest of the way to the top of the mountain. Supercool and fantastic views.
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Crested Butte Community Events
- Every Sunday from 9am – 2pm until October 6th there is the Crested Butte Farmers Market at the end of Elk Avenue
- Every Sunday from 2pm – 5pm until September 7th there is the Mountain Music Series at the Umbrella Bar on the mountain
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Crested Butte Food and Drink
- Dogwood for specialty well drinks
- Camp 4 Coffee for the best coffee and latte
- Breadery is my wife’s favorite for dinner

- Wooden Nickel, get the smoked trout appetizer
- Elk Ave Prime, upscale steakhouse
- Gourmet Noodle, great Italian
- Secret Stash, get there early and get the Texas Biggun with Salt & Pepper Crust, and the FIG pizza (sounds bad, tastes good)
- I love Paradise Cafe, McGills and Butte Bagels for breakfast.
- Teocalli Tamale for tacos, burritos and tamales!
- Pitas in Paradise is a local sports bar and good food atmosphere
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Chris.
Chris Kopf
Broker / Owner
Global Luxury Property Specialist
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
email: Chris.Kopf@CBMP.com
mobile phone: (970) 209-5405



