Spring is settling in, and we hope you're enjoying the quieter season. While ski season is behind us, Crested Butte still has plenty happening this May, including the Mountain Words Festival. And although the flowers are not blooming like the below photo just yet, it won't be long! For early season trails, the CB South trails are dry and the pasque flowers are amazing!
May Happenings:
May 2nd, Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours from 11:00 - 12:30. Explore Elk Avenue with the Crested Butte Museum staff, uncovering the history and architecture of the town's earliest buildings, with a new guest each week. Recurring every Friday throughout the month.
May 2nd - 3rd, Easy Jim at Kochevar's Saloon at 7:30.
May 2nd-16th, Crested Butte Community School Art Exhibition at Center for the Arts. This exhibition showcases the creative work of AP Art students, featuring personal themes and bold experiments in style and medium.
May 5th, Literary Lecture: Auden Schendler at Center for the Arts from 6:00 - 8:00
May 10th,Mother's Day Flower Bar & Silent Auction at Trailhead Children’s Museum from 9:00 - 1:00
May 16th, Greater Tuna at Center for the Arts from 7:00 - 9:00
May 21st, Professional Development Workshop: Branding and Marketing at Center for the Arts from 5:30 - 7:00
May 21st , Cocktail Seminar: The Tipsy Typewriter at Center for the Arts from 5:30 - 7:00
May 22nd-25th, Mountain Words Festival at Center for the Arts. The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day celebration of literature, featuring readings, workshops, kids’ events, panel discussions, live theater, and more!
May 22nd-July 27th, Book Project: MANUAL (HILL / BLOOM) Exhibition at Center for the Arts. Experience the innovative work of Suzanne Bloom and Ed Hill, blending technology, nature, and perception in photography, video, and multimedia art during the Mountain Words and Wine + Food Festivals.
May 24th, Cookbook Club Feature Dinner: Cool Food by Thomas Kostigan and Robert Downey Jr. at Center for the Arts from 6:30 - 8:30
May 26th, Memorial Day Parade from 9:00 - 12:00. The Crested Butte Memorial Day Parade honors those who gave their lives for our freedoms. Starting at 2nd and Elk, it proceeds to the cemetery for a service before returning to Old Town Hall.
May 30th,Preservation Month Open House at Crested Butte Museum from 5:00 - 7:00. Celebrate Crested Butte’s history with the Museum and Town, learn about the Historic District and Tony’s Conoco preservation. Snacks and refreshments at this free event!
Market Conditions
New listings are up by 35%, while under-contracts are down by 17%. Months supply of inventory is at 5 for Crested Butte and 8 for Mt. Crested Butte (if no new homes came on the market, in 5 or 8 months, inventory would be at zero). For a complete list of all our inventory, please check out our website,TheHoweGroup.co.
To dive deeper into Crested Butte real estate trends, explore our First Quarter Market Reporthere.
Crested Butte Inventory is shown below:
Mountain Words Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable literary experience at 9,000 feet! The Mountain Words Festival brings together top authors, lively readings, hands-on workshops, kids’ activities, and even live theater in a beautiful mountain setting. With exciting presenters like Karen Russell, Ben Goldfarb, Ramona Ausubel, and Paolo Bacigalupi, it’s the perfect event for book lovers and adventure seekers alike. Click HERE to see the full schedule and get your tickets.
Summer in Crested Butte is just around the corner. Mark your calendar for these can't-miss festivals!
Fourth of July Parade & Festival
One of the most beloved days in town, with a lively small-town parade, water fights on Elk Avenue, dancing, and live music on the mountain.
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
When: July 11-20, 2025
Celebrate peak bloom with 10 days of hikes, art classes, photography workshops, and more in Colorado’s Wildflower Capital.
Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival
When: July 13-20, 2025
A personal favorite! Celebrate food and wine with winemaker dinners, the Grand Tasting, and seminars, all in support of local arts and education.
When: August 1-3, 2025
A nationally recognized event with over 100 artists, live music, and food vendors right in the heart of downtown Crested Butte.
For a full list of summer festivals in Crested Butte and Gunnison, visithere.
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