August in Crested Butte

It’s hard to believe it’s already August; summer in Crested Butte always goes too fast! August has a full slate of exciting activities; from outdoor adventures to live music that’ll make you dance, this mountain town has it all. Join the summer celebration and make memories to last a lifetime!

August Happenings:

August 3rd, CBFOL Wine Tasting Supporting Old Rock Library at Queen of All Saints Parish Hall at 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
August 4th – 6th, Crested Butte Arts Festival at Crested Butte Community School at 12:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Friday), 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Saturday), 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Sunday)
August 4th, MTCB Annual Town Picnic at 911 Gothic Rd., Mt. Crested Butte, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
August 6th, 33rd Annual CB Rotary Duckie Race at 2:00 pm
August 6th, Crested Butte Farmers Market at Elk Ave Famers Market from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
August 7th, Field Trip With Wildflower Fest at North Pole Basin, from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
August 8th, Elk Ave Historic Walking Tours at 10:00 am – 11:30 am (Repeats every Tuesday until September 14th)
August 9th, Day Tour with Duane Vandenbusche: Crested Butte at 331 Elk Ave from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
August 11th – 28th, Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational at Center for the Arts
August 12th, Pickin’ a Food Truck Competition & Festival at Snowmass Parking Lot from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
August 16th, 46th Annual Red Lady Salvation Ball at The Slogar, from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
August 18th, Historic Pub Crawl at 331 Elk Ave from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
August 19th, Wander with History Tour: Historic District at 331 Elk Ave from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
August 23rd, Gunnison Country Food Pantry Pop-Up at Mt. Crested Butte Transit Center from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Music Events:

August 2nd, Music on the Mountain: Doom Flamingo at Red Lady Stage from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
August 4th, Public House Presents: Lindsay Lou at Public House at 8:00 pm
August 5th, Totally Mozart at Center for the Arts at 7:00 pm
August 6th, Public House Presents: Jamie Wyatt at Public House at 9:00 pm
August 7th, Alpenglow: Madeline Hawthorn at Center for the Arts Outdoor Stage from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
August 8th, Live at the Center: Courtyard Music Series at Center for the Arts from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
August 9th, Music on the Mountain: The Sensational Barnes Brothers at Red Lady Stage from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
August 9th, Live at the Center: Rhythm Future Quartet at Center for the Arts from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
August 12th, Public House Presents: The Thing at Public House at 9:00 pm
August 14th, Alpenglow: Shakedown Street at Center for the Arts Outdoor Stage from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
August 15th, Live Music in the Garden at Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
August 17th, Public House Presents: Mo Lowda and the Humble at Public House at 9:00 pm
August 26th, Public House Presents: Birds of Play with Lizzy Plotkin and Sophia Chudacoff at Public House at 9:00 pm

Market Conditions

New listings are down 22%, while under-contracts are up 33%. Months supply of inventory is at 9 for Crested Butte and 10 for Mt. Crested Butte (if no new homes came on the market, in 9 or 10 months, inventory would be at zero). I’m seeing a nice increase in inventory. It’s a great time for a buyer to get into the market. Rental income continues to be strong, making your mountain home a great investment.

Crested Butte Inventory is shown below:

2023 Crested Butte Arts Festival

Don’t miss the top juried festival in Colorado’s high country! From August 4th to 6th, the Crested Butte Arts Festival brings together 150 talented artists in 12 mediums. Entry fees are $5 for single-day admission or $12 for a full weekend pass. Kids under 12 are Free! Enjoy live performances, kids’ art fun, and delicious food vendors in this charming mountain setting. It’s an art lover’s dream come true! Tap HERE for more details.

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