Crested Butte Events - SUMMER 2008 - Calendar of Events
JUNE 2008
| 14-15 |
Bayou in the Butte
A "Louisiana Swamp Party” - a summer weekend filled with great food, music and fun at the town park next to Crested Butte Center for the Arts. Louisiana cuisine, a Wine & Beer Garden and listen to 4 bands daily, 11am to 7pm.
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| 18-22 |
Fat Tire Bike Week - 28th year!
The country's longest
running mountain bike festival returns for its' 278th year. Featuring guided tours for all ages and abilities,
clinics, bike rodeo, observed trials, Mtn Bike Hall of Fame Museum, the Chainless Race
and the NORBA-sanctioned Wildflower Rush races (part of the Mountain States Cup). 800-545-4505
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| 18-19 |
Ride the Rockies visits CB Two thousand bicyclists are expected to pedal through the Colorado Mountains in this year's Ride the Rockies. The route for the 23rd annual bike tour, which will cover 435 miles over seven days in June, begins in Durango and finishes in Breckenridge. "This year's event features breathtaking views of southwestern Colorado and offers cyclists a well-deserved rest day in Crested Butte. The 2008 bike tour runs from June 15 to 21. For more information visit www.ridetherockies.com.
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| 20-22 |
Readers in the Rockies
A Crested Butte Writers Conference.
Readers in the Rockies brings readers and writers together in a friendly, relaxed, high mountain setting in order to generate an exchange of ideas. It’s designed to be a day of intellectual and literary stimulation for both the guest authors and the audience. www.readersintherockies.com
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| 21-22 |
4th Annual Bridges of the Butte 24-Hour Townie Tour
3 p.m. - 3 p.m. The townie tour is just that, a tour, and not a race. Riders can cruise along as they please. Costumes are highly encouraged, and teams will be asked to bring their own relay baton. All qualifying tour participants will be eligible for fun prizes. Riders can enter as an individual, and cruise all 24 hours, or enter as a team. All proceeds raised by the Bridges of the Butte benefits the Adaptive Sports Center’s Argentina program.
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| 21-22 |
The Wildflower Rush (Cross Country and Downhill Mountain Bike Race) The exhilarating Wildflower Rush Cross Country Mountain Biking Race will delight riders with a 10-mile mountain circuit winding around and over the Mt. Crested Butte ski hill through waist high wildflowers and fun singletrack. This is a NORBA sanctioned race.
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| 26 |
ArtWalk Evening - Take a leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte.
Experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artists and
be inspired by these special ARTWALK EVENINGS! www.awearts.org
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| 28-29 |
AWE Fest - Artists Market 3rd Annual AWEfest: Local Artists Market, Crested Butte Town Park. |
| 30 |
Alpenglow Concert - Fun for everyone! A weekly concert series taking place every Monday, 5:30pm at the outdoor Center For The Arts stage. |
July 2008
| 4-31 |
Crested Butte Music Festival
This dynamic festival regularly hosts internationally renowned musicians from major orchestras across the country,
vocal artists from the Metropolitan Opera, dancers from the Kansas City Ballet,
and nationally recognized poets to perform at the festival each summer. (970) 349-0619
Crested Butte Music Festival website
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| 2 |
Annual Black and White Ball benefiting the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum. A fun event with live music, dancing in the streets... and don't forget to wear your black and white! |
| 4 |
Annual 4th of July Celebration.
The day begins with a Pancake breakfast at the Fire Station - next an annual 4th of July Parade marching down Elk Avenue through downtown Crested Butte, followed by a Log Saw Competition, Kids Games, and live music. A food court is open throughout the day offering a variety of foods and drinks. The day is topped off by a fireworks show at dusk (weather permitting).
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| 4 |
Annual Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3 Marathon
An 8.56 mile fun run from the historic mining town of Gothic to Crested Butte. Proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, a private, non-profit, high-altitude field station for research and education. |
| 4 |
July 4th Concert - Fun for everyone! Outdoor Center For The Arts stage. |
| 6 |
Alpenglow Concert - Fun for everyone! A weekly concert series taking place every Monday, 5:30pm at the outdoor Center For The Arts stage. |
| 6 |
CB Music Festival's Beer and Beethoven
Beethoven's 3rd symphony played in a local barn. This will be preceeded by a short lecture from the conductor.
more info |
| 8 |
Repertory Dance Theatre - A Few of our Favorite Things
Sponsored by Glena! The music is lively, the movement is lush, and entertainment is a key element. RDT “favorites” will make you want to dance with works inspired by the seasons, heavenly constellations, and celebrations. Plus, this performance will feature the premier of a special dance choreographed for community members attending RDT’s Summer Workshop. more info
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| 14 |
Alpenglow Concert - Fun for everyone! A weekly concert series taking place every Monday, 5:30pm at the outdoor Center For The Arts stage. |
| 7-13 |
Wildflower Festival
This annual event celebrates Crested Butte's designation as "The Wildflower Capital of Colorado."
The festival features daily hikes, art and photography classes, cooking classes,
garden tours and nightly lectures. Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
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| 14-Aug 2 |
Dansummer The Crested Butte Dance Festival presents Dansummer 2008--a three week summer dance intensive offering daily classes in jazz and tap for dance students age 8 - adult. |
| 21 |
Alpenglow Concert - Fun for everyone! A weekly concert series taking place every Monday, 5:30pm at the outdoor Center For The Arts stage. |
| 28 |
Alpenglow Concert - Fun for everyone! A weekly concert series taking place every Monday, 5:30pm at the outdoor Center For The Arts stage. |
| 24-25 |
Crested Butte Land Trust’s Annual Caddis Cup Fly-Fishing Tournament Event to raise funds for preserving open space in the Gunnison Valley. A casting clinic, BBQ at the beautiful Cement Creek Ranch. During the evening we will match participants with famous local guides. This will give you the opportunity to strategically locate your secret fishing spots for the fishing tournament. On Thursday you and your guide will enjoy a day of fishing followed by an awards party and fish tale contest.
(970) 349-1206 |
| 25 |
ArtWalk Evening - Take a leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte.
Experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artists and
be inspired by these special ARTWALK EVENINGS! www.awearts.org
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| 27 |
Alpenglow Concert - Fun for everyone! A weekly concert series taking place every Monday, 5:30pm at the outdoor Center For The Arts stage. |
| 27 |
Crested Butte Triathalon
A Nissan Xterra Points Series Race, off road triathlon. Competitors will first swim 1 kilometer in
Grant Lake, then they will jump on their mountain bikes and ride approximately 24 kilometers of Crested Butte
single track and county road including the Upper Loop, Upper Upper Loop, and Strand Hill. After the ride they will
embark on a 9 kilometer run. www.westelktri.com
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August 2008
| 2-3 |
Crested Butte Arts Festival
This Popular Annual Event features fine artists and craft-persons in the following media: metal, wood, sculpture, clay,
fabric, mixed media, fine arts, jewelry, photography, wearable arts, leather, glass, floral, paper and
baskets. The Festival has been named one of the top Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Shows in the country by The
Harris List and The Network Guide. 970-349-1184 Arts Festival Website |
| 3 & 4 |
Annual Crested Butte Open Dinner, Auction & Golf Tournament
A fund-raiser for the Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte, a year-round program that provides outdoor recreation to people with disabilities.
The Club at Crested Butte and its Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course hosts this celebrity tournament.
A horse race, event golf shirt, gift bag, scramble golf tournament, cocktail party, western BBQ dinner,
dance, live art and travel auction round out the weekend’s festivities. For more info., contact the Adaptive Sports
Center (970) 349-5075 or (866) 349-2236. Visit the website at www.adaptivesportscenter.org
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| 4 |
Alpenglow Concert - Fun for everyone! A weekly concert series taking place every Monday, 5:30pm at the outdoor Center For The Arts stage. |
| 9 |
Annual Crested Butte
Summit Hike, Mt. Crested Butte a moderate-to-challenging 11 ½-mile hike to the peak
of 12,162-foot Mt. Crested Butte. Hikers raise pledges, which are used to provide support,
education and awareness to people living with cancer and their loved ones.
www.livingjourneys.org
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| 11 |
Alpenglow Concert - Fun for everyone! A weekly concert series taking place every Monday, 5:30pm at the outdoor Center For The Arts stage. |
| 14-17 |
Wild Mushroom Festival
Learn to identify wild mushrooms. Guided hikes and cooking classes offered. Call (800) 545-4505 for information.
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| 28 |
ArtWalk Evening - Take a leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte.
Experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artists and
be inspired by these special ARTWALK EVENINGS!
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| 30 |
Paragon People's Fair
Sponsored by the Paragon Gallery, a local artist’s co-op. It is open to all vendors, big, or small, including
flea market items. In the past the fair has featured booths with jewelry, framed local photography, water color paintings,
sculpture, antiques, clothing, pottery and of course the streets are filled with local food vendors and music.
For more information call the Paragon Gallery at (970) 349-6484.
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SEPTEMBER 2008
| 6 |
Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-Off, Mt. Crested Butte - Ski Base
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| 7 & 8 |
19th Annual Wooden Nickel Fall Golf Classic (benefits the Crested Butte Academy)
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| 13-14 |
Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour to Aspen (and back)
The oldest mountain bike event in the world crosses over the 12,700 ft. Pearl Pass on Saturday and returns to Crested Butte via Taylor and Star Passes on Sunday. Saturday's route is 38 miles, Sunday's ride is longer. The tour is loosely guided, with many stops to re-group along the way. (800) 454-4505 |
| 17-20 |
Vinitok Food Faire
Parade and bonfire to celebrate the fall harvest. Vinotok, a storytelling festival with ancient roots, is a
long-standing annual event in Crested Butte. A celebration of sorts, that takes place on the autumnal
equinox, which is the Pagan rite of Thanksgiving, also known as “Harvest Home” or Mabon. It’s a celebration
for the abundance of harvest, a time meant for us to give thanks through song, dance and feasts. It’s a time
when Crested Buttians say goodbye to the old and bring in the new through storytelling.
Call (800) 545-4505 for details.
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| 25 |
ArtWalk Evening - Take a leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte.
Experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artists and
be inspired by these special ARTWALK EVENINGS! www.awearts.org
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