The History of Flauschink: Crested Butte’s End-of-Season Celebration As ski season winds down here in Crested Butte, locals and visitors alike come together to celebrate in true mountain town style with one of the area’s most unique traditions: Flauschink. This quirky, end-of-season festival has been a beloved event in Crested Butte since 1969, bringing together Read More
West Elk Bicycle Classic
September 6, 2015 The West Elk Bicycle Classic (WEBC), is sure to be a challenging and epic ride for road cyclists. The race is a fundraiser for the Western State Colorado University Mountain Sports Team, which offers students the opportunity to compete in mountain adventure sports. This demanding 134 mile course is a timed tour climbing Read More
Crested Butte Arts Festival
July 31 – August 2, 2015 Join in the fun the first weekend in August in Downtown Crested Butte as hundreds of artists of all varieties, from around the country set up shop along Elk Avenue.  The 3 day festival is comprised of fine arts in painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, functional art for homes and gardens, culinary Read More
The CB Farmers Market
Sundays 10am – 2pm On Elk Ave. Between 2nd & 3rd St. The Crested Butte Farmers Market is host to a variety of vendors from Crested Butte, Gunnison, Paonia, Hotchkiss, and surrounding areas. Come enjoy the best in Colorado organic and natural produce, meats, fresh baked breads, flowers, canned goods, and live entertainment. The market Read More