October 2026 in Crested Butte
October in Crested Butte
October is one of my favorite times in Crested Butte, with the valley glowing in fall color and the pace around town starting to slow a little. There’s still plenty happening this month, from local traditions and community events to getting outside and enjoying these beautiful fall days before winter arrives.
October Happenings:
October 2nd, Matchstick World Premiere Party at José from 4:00 - 7:30
October 2nd, Crested Butte Comedy Show at Crested Butte Mountain Theater from 7:00 - 8:30
October 3rd, Camp 4 Coffee Cart to Cart Trail Race from 8:00 - 1:00
October 3rd, Crested Butte Bazaar at 601 Elk Avenue from 9:00 - 3:00. Browse vintage finds, local treasures, and secondhand gems along Elk Avenue.
October 3rd, 2026 World Premiere: “The Way Out” at Center for the Arts at 7:00 and 9:30. Kick off ski season energy with a night of big lines, familiar faces, and plenty of mountain stoke.
October 3rd, Mt. Crested Butte Fall Festival at Ted Scheske Park and Pavilion from 12:00 - 4:00. Celebrate fall with pumpkins, live music, crafts, and a free afternoon with the mountain community.
October 3rd, Murder Mystery Party at Crested Butte Mountain Theatre at 7:00
October 4th and 11th, Crested Butte Farmers Market at the top of Elk Avenue. Enjoy the last two Farmers Markets of the season with local produce, good food, and familiar faces.
October 5th - 16th, Artist in Residence: Kristen Ross at Center for the Arts. Get creative and connect with our community through Kristen Ross’s free workshops.
October 6th, Fall Folk: The Firebird at Center for the Arts from 5:30 - 7:00
October 7th, CBMR Season Pass. Lock in your winter pass before prices go up and get ready for another season on the mountain.
October 17th, Freeride Film Tour at Majestic Theater from 7:00 - 10:00. Spend the evening watching big mountain ski and snowboard films, with athletes, filmmakers, gear giveaways, and a poster signing with Dane Tudor.
October 22nd, The Mountain Baker: 100 High-Altitude Recipes for Every Occasion at Center for the Arts at 6:00
October 23rd, Rocky Horror Picture Show at Center for the Arts at 7:00. Do the Time Warp with a rowdy Crested Butte crowd, live shadow cast, costumes, and an after-party.
October 27th, Fall Folk: The Ditchwalkers at Center for the Arts from 5:30 - 7:00
October 31st, Floodgate Operators at Center for the Arts at 8:00
Market Conditions
The condo and townhome market is also giving buyers more choices, with noticeably more inventory available than this time last year. Prices have continued to climb, although it's not a true picture, as a Westwall condo sold for $5.3M, bringing that number up. Buyers have increased options, and demand continues for well-priced properties.
Get Ready for Another Winter in Crested Butte
Make Crested Butte part of your winter adventures with an Epic Local Pass. Lock in your 2026/27 pass before prices go up on October 7th, with five Epic Friend Tickets to share with friends and family. CBMR opens November 25th for its 65th winter season. Click here to explore pass options and get ready for opening day.
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