August is one of the most beautiful times of year in Crested Butte and Gunnison, Colorado. Warm daytime temperatures, cool mountain evenings, and lingering wildflowers create the perfect backdrop for enjoying everything the valley has to offer. As summer begins its gradual transition toward fall, visitors and locals alike take advantage of long sunny days, comfortable weather, and spectacular mountain scenery. From outdoor adventures and family-friendly activities to live music, cultural experiences, guided hikes, and community gatherings, August is packed with opportunities to explore, connect, and make lasting memories throughout the Gunnison Valley. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or enjoying the season as a local, there’s no shortage of ways to experience the unique charm of Crested Butte and Gunnison this month.
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Bill Dowell writes songs about life, love, and the world we live in, inspired by artists like Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg, and flavored by the many years he’s lived in the Gunnison/ Crested Butte area. Click here to learn more.
Start your day with serenity and strength at Riverside Yoga with CB Power Yoga, set along the tranquil banks of the Taylor River at Harmel’s on the Taylor. Click here to learn more.
If you’re looking for a casual dinner, and not feeling like driving, then the BBQ Cruise is a great alternative to the Garlic Mike’s Float and Dine. Click here to learn more.
Denver-based funk and soul band Hand Turkey delivers an upbeat, groove-heavy live show packed with infectious rhythms, powerful vocals, punchy horns, and nonstop energy. Click here to learn more.
Raven Rider Stables delivers a timeless Rocky Mountain adventure perfect for families, couples, and visitors seeking a true Western winter experience. Click here to learn more.
Patrick Jenevein, CEO of Pointe Bello
Patrick Jenevein serves as the chief executive at Pointe Bello, an intelligence driven, strategy development firm that provides pioneering open-source intelligence to governmental and commercial bodies on the People’s Republic of China’s economic statecraft activity worldwide. Click here to learn more.
This horseback ride from Fantasy Ranch, located at Mt. Crested Butte has a little bit of everything you look for on a mountain trailride. Heading up Snodgrass Mountain, you’ll ride through wildflower fields, cross streams, pass beaver ponds and wind though aspen groves while climbing the mountain. Click here to learn more.
Gather the family and head to Almont Resort for a relaxing Wednesday evening in the mountains. Click here to learn more.
Beginning in beautiful Spring Creek valley, this hike leads to expansive views of the southern reaches of Gunnison County and beyond. Unique flowers and remnants of a historic log cabin en route. Click here to learn more.
Held on Big Mine Open Space, with race registration and the start-finish line for each race behind the new Nordic Center Outpost building. Click here to learn more.
Winnie-the-Pooh, adapted for the stage by Sean Patrick O’Neill, brings the gentle charm and imagination of the Hundred Acre Wood to life in a warm, family-friendly theatrical production. Click here to learn more.
Stroll down historic Elk Avenue and learn about Crested Butte’s earliest buildings, local urban legends (like Butch Cassidy’s favorite bar) and other exciting tidbits. Click here to learn more.
Step into the groove at Vinyl Bingo at Crested Bucha, where classic tunes meet a fresh twist on game night. Instead of numbers, you’ll match songs spun straight from vinyl — testing your music knowledge while vibing to everything from throwback hits to crowd favorites. Click here to learn more.
At an altitude of 8,412 feet and surrounded by 1.6 million acres of the Gunnison National Forest, Harmel’s has a private one-mile stretch of the gold medal waters of the Taylor River. Click here to learn more.
VanSlykes unique combination of accessible, highly listenable tunes with no holds barred lyrics and a refusal to be bound by conventional genres have garnered her a following who are at once enamored and empowered by her bold songwriting and gutsy performances. Click here to learn more.
Chantil Dukart is an award-winning contemporary jazz pianist and vocalist with roots in the Tsimshian and Sugpiaq tribes of Alaska. Click here to learn more.
Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Tuesday at Bites & Brews on the Taylor!
Gather your team and compete for bragging rights and prizes while enjoying great food and drinks along the Taylor River. Click here to learn more.
Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA
Trail 403 — Moderate, 3 miles roundtrip. Click here to learn more.
Jordan Brandenberg have been playing music around the Gunnison valley for the last 5 years.
Brandenburg’s music styles derive from an East Teaxs upbringing where his appreciation for music with soulful roots was born. Click here to learn more.
Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA
Hasley Basin — Difficult, 7 miles roundtrip
In the renowned Maroon Bells Wilderness Area, Hasley Basin overlook, at 12,100 ft., presents high-elevation views that are second to none. The climb is well worth it. Group size is limited to 10 in this wilderness area. Click here to learn more.
Explore the beautiful landscapes around Crested Butte while learning about the last two billion years of Earth’s history. Click here to learn more.
Kick off your weekend with Fish Fry Friday at Almont Resort, a summertime tradition featuring great food, live music, and mountain hospitality. Click here to learn more.
Living life on the road out of a worn down guitar case, Floyd Bauler’s songs tell true and tall tales of his friends, his old dog Penny, and all of his wild adventures. He also performs really great covers of classic country tunes from Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, George Jones, and George Strait but his song list is surprisingly eclectic to also include artists like The Beatles, Sublime, and Post Malone. Click here to learn more.
It’s experiences like these — the events, the people, and the access to year-round recreation — that make living in Crested Butte and Gunnison so unique. If you’ve found yourself imagining what it would be like to have this lifestyle outside your front door, you’re not alone. As a local real estate professional who knows the neighborhoods, market trends, and hidden gems throughout the valley, I’m here to help you explore your options with confidence. Whether you’re looking for a mountain getaway, a full-time home, or an investment property, I’d love to help you find your place in this incredible community.
