A safety closure is in place for a bridge on US Highway 50 located west of Gunnison. Visit the Highway 50 Bridge Closure website for more information.

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Hwy 50 Bridge Closure Update

A safety closure is in place for a bridge on US Highway 50 located west of Gunnison. The Colorado Department of Transportation has closed the bridge at the urging of the Federal Highway Administration and state bridge engineering experts due to the findings of an ongoing safety inspection, which identified anomalies in the bridge on Thursday, April 18. The closure is in place between US 50 Mile Point 131 (intersection with Colorado Highway 92) and MP 138. 

2024 MTCB Fall Festival

Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 12 - 4 p.m. at the Ted Scheske Park and pavilion for the second annual Mt. Crested Butte Fall Festival!

This free community event features live music from Mama Lingua, and free children's activities including a pumpkin patch, cookie decorating, face painting, live charcuterie display, and more!  A complimentary bar with both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be provided and food will be available for purchase from food truck favorites!

Downtown Development Authority Board Vacancy

The Mt. Crested Butte Town Council will be appointing two (2) members to the Downtown Development Authority Board at the Tuesday, September 3, 2024 meeting. These terms will run until June 2028.

New Composting Service - Sign Up Today!

The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the Town of Crested Butte are excited to announce Crested Compost - a new composting service for the North end of the valley! Elements Mountain Compost is piloting a this compost drop-off program.

If you reside in Crested Butte South, Crested Butte or Mt. Crested Butte, you are eligible to sign up for the program at a cost of $17 per month (limited scholarships are available if needed). The drop-off site is located on the east side of the Chamber of Commerce building at the 4 way parking lot. 

50th Anniversary Celebration & Concert

Let's celebrate Mt. Crested Butte turning 50! Dress up in your best 70’s or gold-themed costumes and get down 70’s style!

WHEN: Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 4-9 pm
WHERE: Red Lady Stage in the CBMR Base Area

July 3: Mt. Crested Butte's Independence Day Celebration

Mt. Crested Butte's Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 2024, from 4 to 10 pm at the Red Lady Stage in the CBMR Base Area.

Join us for a free family-friendly concert and Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Featuring live country music, food & beverage offerings by Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR), and children’s activities! We'll finish the evening with an Independence Day fireworks show starting at dark (fire danger permitting). Gates open at 3:30 pm.