Winter in Crested Butte is truly magical, with 67 inches of snow already this season! Our charming mountain town is alive with holiday spirit, and December brings a full lineup of festive events. Whether you're hitting the slopes or enjoying local holiday traditions, there's no better time to experience the magic of Crested Butte.

Photo courtesy of Crested Butte Santa Ski & Pub Crawl

December Happenings:

December 1st - 13th, KBUT’s Online Holiday Auction. Shop KBUT’s Online Holiday Auction and support local radio and Gunnison Valley businesses.
December 5th, Western Colorado University Holiday Concert at Center for the Arts from 5:00 - 7:00. Enjoy holiday favorites performed by the music students, faculty, and community mentors of Western Colorado University’s Department of Music, featuring orchestra, band, and choir.
December 5th, Holiday Tree Sale at Ace Hardware from 12:00 - 9:00. Grab your holiday tree at Ace Hardware and support the Crested Butte Avalanche Center!
December 5th, Mother Rock Exhibition at Center for the Arts. Explore "Mother Rock" through art by Crested Butte artists, on display until January 2nd.
December 6th, Wigs & Onesies Karaoke Dance Party & Live Auction at Bonez Tequila Bar and Grill from 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
December 6th - 8th, The Jolly Jamboree at Trailhead Children’s Museum from 10:00 - 5:00
December 7th, Avalanche Awareness Night at 7:00. Join Avalanche Awareness Night for forecaster talks, a raffle, and live music from It Gets Worse!
December 7th, WinterGlow at 326 Elk Ave from 5:00 - 8:00. Downtown Crested Butte’s tree lighting returns—lights, cookies, Santa, and all the holiday cheer on Elk Avenue!
December 10th, Colorado Gives Day at Trailhead Children’s Museum
December 12th, Cookbook Club: The Curated Board at Center for the Arts from 6:00 - 8:00
December 12th, Family Movie Night: Bring It On at Crested Butte Library from 6:00 - 7:30|
December 13th, Nutcracker! Rated CB at Center for the Arts at 7:00. The 2nd Annual Nutcracker: Rated CB features CB-style dance, a festive lobby, and a life-size Nutcracker
December 14th, MTCB Light Up the Night at Lodge at Mountaineer Square from 4:00 - 7:00. Enjoy live music, holiday lighting, cookie decorating, photos with Santa, and more at this free community event!
December 14th, The 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival at Majestic Theater at 6:30
December 21st, Winter Solstice Floating Yoga to Bring in Light at Thrive Crested Butte from 5:00 - 6:15
December 24th, Santa & His Sleigh at Butte 66. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while watching Santa ride down the mountain, followed by photos on the deck before his big night!
December 27th, Crested Butte Art Walk at Center for the Arts from 5:00 - 8:00
December 28th, Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation Fundraiser: Celebration of Winter at Center for the Arts from 6:00 - 8:30
December 31st, NYE with Cool Cool Cool + Eddie Roberts & the Lucky Strokes at Center for the Arts at 9:00
December 31st, NYE Fireworks at Base Area. Kick off your NYE celebration with a torchlight parade and fireworks on the mountain!

Live Music:

December 6th, Vincent Antone + Phyphr at Public House at 9:00 PM
December 14th, Consider the Source at Public House at 9:00 PM
December 20th, A Classic Christmas by Frisson at Center for the Arts at 7:00
December 27th, The Fretliners Winter Tour at Public House at 9:00 PM
December 31st, NYE with Just How + Party of 1 = Who Nü with Hyphy Han at Public House at 9:00
December 31st, New Year's Eve with Easy Jim at Tully’s at 8:00

Market Conditions

New listings are down by 12%, while under-contracts are up by 54%. Months supply of inventory is at 4 for Crested Butte and 7 for Mt. Crested Butte (if no new homes came on the market, in 4 or 7 months, inventory would be at zero). For a complete list of all our inventory, please check out our website, TheHoweGroup.co.

Crested Butte Inventory is shown below:

Light Up the Night 2024

Celebrate the holidays at Mt. Crested Butte’s Light Up the Night on December 14! Enjoy live music, festive lighting, cookie decorating, photos with Santa and the Snow Queen, face painting, and more. Take the town shuttle or park for free at the resort, and enjoy this beloved community tradition! Learn more, HERE.

WinterGlow 2024

Winter in Crested Butte is magical, and WinterGlow is the perfect way to start the season. On December 7th, Elk Avenue will sparkle with lights, warm cookies, glowing luminaries, and that unforgettable small-town holiday spirit. The fun kicks off at 5 pm with the tree lighting at 6 pm at 326 Elk Avenue. Gather with friends and neighbors for this festive celebration! More details, HERE.