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Cookbook Club: Listen To Your Vegetables
Discover the magic of making more with less at our community potluck inspired by Something from Nothing: A Cookbook by ...
Crested Butte Events
Your complete guide to upcoming events in Crested Butte, Colorado. Mud season concerts, Wildflower Festival kickoff, and a full lineup of music, festivals, food and adventure throughout the season.
This week in Crested Butte: 2 upcoming events including Local Wildlife & Bear Update, Life Drawing w/Magic Hour Meetups.
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Mountain Words Literary Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Life Drawing w/Magic Hour Meetups
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Mountain Words Literary Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
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Myth Understandings: An Evening of Comedy w/Shane Mauss
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Speed Puzzling Happy Hour
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Fika with Bjarne
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
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Cookbook Club: The Book of Pintxos: Discover the Legendary Small Bites of Basque Country
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Life Drawing w/Magic Hour Meetups
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Mt. Crested Butte Fireworks + Live Music
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Music on the Mountain Free Concert Series
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4th of July Parade & Celebration
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Music on the Mountain Free Concert Series
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
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CB Nordic: Grin & Bear It Trail Run
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
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Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
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Alpenglow: Free Outdoor Concerts
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
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Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
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Summer Classics in the Courtyard
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
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Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Mt. CB Yoga at the Garden
Music on the Mountain Free Concert Series
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
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Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
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Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
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Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
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CB Wine + Food Festival: The Grand Tasting
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
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CB Arts Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
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Opera Lollipops
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
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CB Arts Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more. 2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest
Crested Butte Farmers Market
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Frequently asked questions about Crested Butte events
When does the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival happen?
The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival typically runs in mid-July, when wildflowers are in peak bloom across the Gunnison Valley. The festival features guided hikes, art classes, photography workshops, and educational seminars. Check the events calendar above for current dates and individual event listings.
Are events in Crested Butte free?
Many events in Crested Butte are free, including weekly Alpenglow concerts in summer, holiday parades, art walks, and community gatherings. Festival tickets, ski races, ticketed concerts, and dinner events are typically paid. Each listing on our calendar shows pricing — events marked FREE require no admission.
What events happen in Crested Butte in winter?
Winter events in Crested Butte include the Alley Loop Nordic ski race, Crested Butte Film Festival, holiday markets, Mardi Gras celebrations, USASA snowboard competitions, après-ski concerts, and weekly community gatherings. The ski season runs roughly late November through early April.
What summer festivals does Crested Butte host?
Crested Butte hosts numerous summer festivals including the Wildflower Festival (July), Crested Butte Music Festival (July-August), Wild West Rodeo, Fat Tire Bike Week, the Arts Festival (August), Wine & Food Festival, and weekly Alpenglow concerts. Many smaller events run throughout June, July, and August.
How often is the Crested Butte events calendar updated?
The Travel Crested Butte events calendar is updated daily with new events, schedule changes, and seasonal additions. Featured events are highlighted at the top, and visitors can filter by category, date range, or search by keyword.
Where can I find tickets for Crested Butte events?
Each event listing on this calendar links to ticketing information when applicable. Many concerts and festivals sell tickets through the Center for the Arts Crested Butte, individual venue websites, or organizer-specific platforms. Click any event title for full ticket details.
