Don’t Miss These 5 Crested Butte Events This Winter
Winter in Crested Butte is less a time of year, and more of a celebration of chilly temps, the fluffy white stuff, and the renowned “après-ski” lifestyle. Most people come for a visit during the winter months to ski or snowboard at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, but that’s just a small slice of what this valley offers in terms of recreation and fun.
Winter Songwriter Shuffles Series
The Winter Songwriter Shuffle Series will provide the 2023-2024 winter season with music in the mountains. The next concert at the Elevation Hotel features Nashville singer- songwriter legends Dean Dillon and Larry Gatlin! Brought to you by Gunnison Tough Enough to Wear Pink to support cancer programs. Concert Schedule:
- 12/16 - Emma Zinck, Marla Cannon-Goodman, and Ava Paige
- 1/20 - Dean Dillon & Larry Gatlin
- 2/24 - Brent Cobb & Matt McDaniel
- 3/15 - Openers Moose Brown, Ronnie Bowman, Trent Willmon; Headliner Wood Box Heroes
- 3/16 - Openers Marla Cannon-Goodman, Brice Long, Wynn Varble, Josh Martin; Headliner Ward Davis & The Likely Culprits
New Year's Eve
Bringing in the new year in Crested Butte is magical. Holiday lights brighten up the town, snow blankets the hillsides, fireworks celebrate the occasion along with a torchlight parade down the ski slopes. Add to that a bunch of live music shows, celebrations, and dining opportunities and you've got one of the most memorable ways to spend the evening. MORE INFO
Alley Loop
The Alley Loop is not your typical cross-country ski event. The course starts, finishes, and passes through the heart of downtown Crested Butte winding around on snow covered streets, narrow alleys, and one lane bridges. At any given time, you may be cheered on by an alley party, find yourself surrounded by oompa loompas, or skiing past a train of people connected by a crazy costume. Race for place or just get dressed up for fun on February 4th, 2023. REGISTRATION AND MORE INFO
CB Nordic Yurt Dinners & Brunches
These dining events are all season long! You will snowshoe or cross-country ski under starry skies over an easy 1-mile groomed track to a cozy yurt tucked away in the woods. Here an all-inclusive 5 course meal, drinks, and a roaring fire await. Listen to live tunes, enjoy the culinary creations, and sip on wine, beer or a specialty cocktail. It’s a night you and your loved ones won’t soon forget. Sunday brunches offer a perfect pitstop for coffee, pie, and a bunch of other delicious items on the menu.
Live Concert(s) at the Center
The Center for the Arts brings in nationally recognized artists, and has a talented lineup of music this winter season. Their beautiful new venue is perfectly tuned for live audio and has multiple viewing/seating options. Here's who is on the upcoming schedule:
- 12/22 - Colorado Brass Holiday Concert
- 12/31 - New Year's Eve: Solid Gold featuring Mile High Soul Club
- 1/18 - Colorado Symphony Chamber Concert
- 1/20 - The Kitchen Dwellers
- 1/25 - Mania: The ABBA Tribute Band
- 1/26 - Infamous Stringdusters
- 1/30 - Circle of Time
- 2/8 - Martin Sexton
- 2/9 - John Craigie w/special guest Daniel Rodriguez
- 2/17 - Brett Dennen
- 2/20 - Kissidugu West African Arts Youth Camp
- 2/22 - Move the Butte
- 3/8 - Leftover Salmon
- 3/25 - Opera Colorado: Cinderella
- 4/4 - Dead Head Ed's End of Season Party
Featured Lodging
The Pioneer Guest Cabins are located just south of the town of Crested Butte. Nestled in a stunning mountain valley, along a tranquil creek the Pioneer offers the quintessential Colorado cabin experience. Combining rustic beauty with modern conveniences the Pioneer is a truly unique mountain lodging experience. Surrounded in all directions by National Forest, you can hike, bike, fish, ski or snowshoe right from your cabin door!