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09/01/2026

🍂🎃 Fall Fest is Back in Mt. Crested Butte! 🎃🍂

Get ready for an afternoon of fall fun, family activities, live music, and community spirit! Join us for the 4th Annual Mt. Crested Butte Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3, from 12–4 p.m. at Ted Scheske Park & Pavilion.

What’s happening?
🎃 Pumpkin patch
🍪 Cookie decorating
🎨 Arts & crafts
🎶 Live music by
🥤 Complimentary beverages
🌮 Food for purchase from &
👧 Free kids’ activities
…and more!

🚌 Skip the parking hassle! Free shuttles from will run continuously from the CBMR dirt parking lot to Ted Scheske Park from 11:45 am to 4:15 pm Walk, bike, or take the free bus!

🚨 Please note: Public parking is not permitted at the park. Only ADA-accessible and vendor parking will be available on-site. Parking along Gothic Road is prohibited, and vehicles may be ticketed or towed.

🐾 Non-service animals, outside alcohol, and weapons are not permitted.
🍂 Grab your friends and family and come celebrate fall with us! We’ll see you at the festival! 🎃

08/21/2026

🔥 FIRE RESTRICTIONS REDUCED TO STAGE 1

Fire restrictions have been reduced from Stage 2 to Stage 1 due to improved conditions. Stage 1 restrictions are still in effect, so please continue to use caution and help prevent wildfires.

🚫 Still prohibited:
• Fireworks
• Campfires and outdoor fires
• Explosive targets
• Welding/acetylene torches, except under specific conditions
• Operating small engine equipment without required spark-arresting devices
• Debris burning

✅ Some activities are now allowed, including certain professionally conducted fireworks displays, fires in permanently constructed fire pits, portable fire devices, and stoves/lanterns when specific requirements are met.

For complete details on what is and isn’t allowed under Stage 1 restrictions, please review the Gunnison County guidelines on the Gunnison County website: https://emergency.gunnisoncounty.org/firerestrictions/.

08/04/2026

🚲🎉 MTCB Recreation Path Repairs Complete!
Repairs to the Town of Mt. Crested Butte Recreation Path between Snowmass Road and Snowcrest Bridge are complete, and that section of path is once again open for residents and visitors to enjoy!

Thank you to everyone for your patience during construction. These repairs help ensure the path remains a safe, accessible, and enjoyable connection for walking, biking, and recreating in our community.

🌱 You may notice some landscaping is still to come. Seeding and planting will take place when conditions are more favorable, with a focus on native, drought-tolerant plants.

We appreciate your support throughout this project. Get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and we'll see you on the path!

07/28/2026

Ready to make a difference in Mt. Crested Butte? Now's your chance!

The Town of Mt. Crested Butte is seeking community members to run for Town Council in the November 3, 2026, Regular Municipal Election. Three Town Council seats are up for election!

📋 Candidate Packets are available now at mtcb.colorado.gov/town-elections.
📝 Nomination Petitions will be available Tuesday, August 4, at Mt. CB Town Hall (911 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225) and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, August 24.

Serving on Town Council is a great opportunity to help shape the future of our community. We encourage anyone interested in making a positive impact to consider running!

Questions? Contact Town Clerk Tiffany O'Connell at [email protected] or visit mtcb.colorado.gov/town-elections.

07/10/2026

🏡🔇 Short-Term Rental Nuisance? Report It 24/7
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte has partnered with Neumo to provide a dedicated 24/7 Short-Term Rental Hotline for reporting concerns related to vacation rentals and short-term rentals in our community.

Whether it's noise, parking issues, overcrowding, trash, safety concerns, or other nuisance activity, reports can be made anytime, day or night.
📞 Call: (844) 949-3635
💻 Submit a report online: str.avenuinsights.com/portal/mtcb

When submitting a complaint, please include photos, audio, or video evidence whenever possible. This service helps the Town respond more effectively to concerns while supporting a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for residents and visitors alike.

06/30/2026

🔥 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Are Now in Effect in the Town of Mt. Crested Butte🔥

With extreme fire danger in our area, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are now in effect to help protect our community, visitors, first responders, and surrounding public lands.

🚫 Prohibited under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions:
• All personal fireworks
• Campfires, charcoal grills, and wood or coal-burning fires
• Smoking outdoors (except inside an enclosed vehicle, building, or trailer)
• Welding or any open-flame torch
• Exploding targets, tracers, and other incendiary devices
• Agricultural burns
• Operating chainsaws or other internal combustion engines without approved spark arresters and required fire safety equipment
• Driving motor vehicles off designated roads, trails, or parking areas

✅ Allowed:
• Propane or gas grills, stoves, and lanterns with shut-off valves may be used in areas at least 3 feet away from flammable vegetation.

As we head into the holiday weekend, please do your part to help prevent wildfires. Stay informed, follow all fire restrictions, and help protect the people and places that make Mt. Crested Butte special!

Thank you for helping keep our community safe. For more information, please visit: https://www.gunnisoncounty.org/1121/Current-Fire-Restrictions.

06/29/2026

Due to extreme fire danger and current conditions, this year's Independence Day fireworks display in Mt. Crested Butte, CO, has been canceled. The safety of our community, visitors, first responders, and surrounding public lands is our highest priority.

🎉 While the fireworks have been canceled, the party hasn't! We'd still love to celebrate with you on Friday, July 3, starting at 5 pm at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) Base Area for a FREE, family-friendly evening of fun!

🎶 Live music from Chris Coady, The Hip Snacks , and Ridgeliners
✨ An exciting light show by Blackline Entertainment at dusk
🎈 Kids' activities & a bouncy house by The Trailhead Children's Museum
🎨 Face painting by Patty Sabino
🍧 Snow cones from Big Wheel Beverages
🍔 Food & beverages available from CBMR and José Crested Butte

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us protect our community and the beautiful public lands we all enjoy. Let's celebrate together safely—we can't wait to see you there!💙

06/23/2026

🌲🍉 MTCB Annual Town Picnic is back! 🎶🏔️

Join the Town of Mt. Crested Butte for an evening of good food, great music, and even better company at our Annual Town Picnic!

📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
🕔 5 pm
📍 Ted Scheske Park Pavilion (911 Gothic Rd., Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225)

Bring your neighbors, your family, and your appetite for a laid-back summer evening under the mountains. We’ll provide the main dishes and beverages, just bring a side dish to share (enough for about 8 people, plus a serving utensil).

🎸 Live music featuring Mt. Crested Butte local Sam Eberle sets the vibe for the evening!

🌎 New this year: Zero-Waste focus! Help us keep our mountain beautiful by bringing your own plates, utensils, and drinkware.

Let’s eat, connect, and celebrate community in mountain style. 💙Questions? Contact Rebecca Gagne, Event Manager at [email protected].

06/18/2026

🔥 PHASE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT🔥

Due to increasing fire danger throughout the region, Phase 1 Fire Restrictions are now in effect for the Town of Mt. Crested Butte and Gunnison County.

🚫 NOT ALLOWED
• Personal fireworks
• Campfires or outdoor fires in temporary fire rings
• Debris burning
• Explosive targets
• Welding or open-flame torches (unless specific safety requirements are met)

⚠️ SMOKING
Smoking is only allowed inside a building or vehicle, at a developed recreation site, or in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is cleared of combustible materials.

✅ ALLOWED
• Fires in permanently constructed fire pits/fireplaces (maximum flame height of 2 feet)
• Portable fire pits, chimineas, and tiki torches on private property
• Professional fireworks displays (unless further restricted)
• Gas, propane, and liquid-fuel stoves and lanterns
• Chainsaws and other small-engine equipment equipped with a working spark arrestor

Please use extra caution outdoors and help protect our community, forests, and public lands from wildfire.

For complete restrictions and current fire information, visit Gunnison County's website at https://www.gunnisoncounty.org/1121/Current-Fire-Restrictions or contact the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office at (970) 641-1113.

Address

911 Gothic Road
Mount Crested Butte, CO
81225

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19703496632

Website

https://mtcb.colorado.gov/

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