Tickets & Info

Kick off your fall season the right way at the Annual Mt. Crested Butte Chili and Beer Festival held at the base of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort.  Sample locally made chilis, sip some of Colorado’s finest craft beer, and enjoy some great tunes from Grammy winning artist Bronwyn Keith Hynes, plus opening act by Pickpockets. 

The 27th Annual Mt. Crested Butte Chili & Beer Festival is a celebration of locally made Chili and Colorado brewed beer that draws both locals and visitors to the base area for a music, chili, and beer-filled afternoon. The event is located at the Base Area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Locals are welcome to enter chili into the competition along with participating restaurants. Participants will be asked to vote on their favorite Beer and Chili. We expect this event to sell out this year as it has in years past. We will have up to 12 categories, each receiving a cash prize based on participant votes.

Transportation

There are numerous FREE transportation options so please refrain from drinking and driving.

RTA: The final RTA bus running from Mt. Crested Butte to Gunnison, with a stop at the Cement Creek Road, leaves at 11:25 p.m. from Mt. Crested Butte and 11:33 p.m. from the Crested Butte 4-way Stop arriving ultimately in Gunnison. www.gunnisonvalleyrta.org. Free

Mountain Express:  Mountain Express buses run every 20 minutes between Crested Butte and the Mt. Crested Butte The last bus leaves Mt. Crested Butte at 12:00 am  www.mtnexp.org – Free

FirstTracks Late Night Service: Runs between 10 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. Use the First Tracks App to request a ride ranging from $15 – $25 per passenger..

Black Canyon Limo Private Rides: Catch a ride anywhere in the valley with online reservations with room for parties up to 13 people

TIPS

Drink water! A glass of water between every beer is a great way to stay happy, hydrated, and much less hungover.

Eat before you come or eat a few cups of chili before you start drinking. If you drink before you eat, you’re gonna have a bad time.

Be aware of your drinking limits. Please don’t have to make your friends carry you home. Drink responsibly.