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50th Annual MTCB Town Picnic

The Town of Mt. Crested Butte invites all residents to come together for a milestone celebration at the 50th Annual Town Picnic, a cherished local tradition bringing neighbors, friends, and families together.

This year’s picnic promises an evening of fun, food, music, and community spirit at Ted Scheske Park, located at 911 Gothic Road. Mark your calendars for Friday, August 1, 2025, with festivities kicking off at 5 p.m.

2025 MTCB E-Bike Rebate Program

The Town of Mt. Crested Butte has officially launched its 2025 E-Bike Rebate Program, a local sustainability initiative aimed at encouraging the use of electric bicycles as a cleaner, more efficient mode of transportation.

As part of the town’s ongoing efforts to reduce traffic congestion and lower greenhouse gas emissions, the program provides financial incentives to residents and Town employees who purchase an e-bike. The Town Council recently approved a total of $10,000 in funding for the program.

New Online System - GovWell

Starting Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Community Development Department is launching a new online platform: GovWell.

This powerful tool is designed to streamline the permitting, application, and reporting process while making it easier than ever for residents, contractors, and businesses to interact with the Town.

With GovWell, you can:

Gunnison County Stage 1 Fire Restriction

Gunnison County has announced we are moving into a Stage 1 Fire Restriction for all of Gunnison County starting at 12:01 am on July 3, 2025. Professionally managed fireworks for the Town of Mt. Crested Butte and the City of Gunnison fireworks displays are permitted, but personal use is strictly prohibited! 

Allowed:

2025-26 Winter Admissions Tax Grant

The 2025-26 Winter Admissions Tax Grant Application is now open! The deadline to submit your application is Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 8 am.


The primary intent of Admissions Tax Grant funding is to help local Mt. Crested Butte businesses and nonprofits create events and programming within the Town. The focus of the events/programs should attract community members and visitors, encourage repeat visitation, and stimulate creativity to develop new events while providing a measurable return on investment to the organization and Town.

MTCB 2025 Community Weed Pull

Join us for an educational session on invasive weed species in our area, followed by a guided walk to identify and pull weeds, and finish up the morning with a free BBQ lunch and local gift card giveaways!

Summer 2025 - Yoga At The Garden

The Town of Mt. Crested Butte, in partnership with the Crested Butte Community Yoga Co-op, is excited to announce its third year of Yoga at the Garden!  

Join us every Wednesday from June 25 through September 24, 2025, from Noon to 1 pm in the Mountain Wedding Garden Pavilion for a FREE community yoga class!  

MTCB Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

The Mt. Crested Butte Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 5 to 10 pm at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) Base Area.

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert and Independence Day celebration. Featuring live music, food, and beverage offerings by CBMR, and children’s activities! We'll finish the evening with an Independence Day fireworks show starting at dark. Gates open at 4:30 pm.

Local Opener: Sam Eberle @ 5 pm

MTCB Ted Scheske Town Park Now Open!

Mt. Crested Butte Ted Scheske Town Park Now Open!

The Town of Mt. Crested Butte is happy to announce that the Ted Scheske Town Park is now open! The playgrounds, tennis courts, and pickleball courts welcome you for the 2025 season! Our parks crews are working diligently on getting the Mountain Wedding Garden and Pavilion open for the season by Friday, June 6.

If you have any questions, please contact the Town of Mt. Crested Butte at info@mtcb.colorado.gov or call (970) 349-6632.