Upcoming events.
2nd Annual Melanin Market
The Melanin Mountain Project invites you to Crested Butte’s second annual Melanin Market on Sunday, September 15, on 2nd Street between Elk and Maroon from 9 am to 2 pm (alongside the CB Farmer’s Market). Come support local and regional BIPOC entrepreneurs—vendors include Jitterbug Art, Kissidugu West African Performances, Plantain Tree LLC, Townie Books, J Pierre Studios, Pepita’s Colombian Food Truck, Yukihana, Freedom Acres (from Colorado Springs), Lazy J Concepts, and the Neighborhood Plant Plug from Denver.
The underwriting of the event has been provided by the Melanin Mountain Project, the Town of Crested Butte, and the Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce. For more information on the market or how to get involved, please visit melaninmountainproject.com
We look forward to seeing you!
We encourage you to bring your own reusable bag and BYO dishware as this is a Crested Butte Climate Responsible Special Event.
Are you interested in being a vendor? Please email : monica.tran126@gmail.com
Juneteenth Concert: Rebirth Brass Band
We are proud to be kicking off LIVE! FROM MT. CB SUMMER CONCERT SERIES with Rebirth Brass Band to celebrate Juneteenth
Openers from local sensation Nunu and friends, and poetry from Indoni and Dark Goddess Collective
Free show!
doors open at 5:30 pm
Proudly supported by the Town of Mt. Crested Butte and Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2024
Crested Butte’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration - this year extended to more events across multiple days
Mardi Gras Prom - Mountain Masquerade Afterparty
Come drink, celebrate and dance with Mountain Masquerade attendees
Mountain Masquerade
Come ride, dance and mingle with fellow BIPOC skiers and snowboarders in Crested Butte for a full mountain takeover
Black History Month Trivia with Quiz Quiz Bang Bang
Come test your knowledge of BHM and enjoy some drinks, snacks and amazing prizes!
Melanin Mountain Film Festival 2024
MMP’s second annual film festival in celebration of Black History Month
Harvest Noir Fundraiser Dinner
Melanin Mountain Project invites you to celebrate the end of the season and help us fundraise for bringing more outstanding BIPOC events to the Gunnison Valley in 2024. This benefit dinner will celebrate our accomplishments and share our plans for the upcoming year.
We are partnering with The Sunflower and Montanya Distillery to bring you the most delicious eats and drinks!
Please register at https://www.greenvelope.com/event/noir; tickets are extremely limited.
$175 for cocktail party, dinner and dessert
$50 for cocktail party only
Thank you for all your support in 2023. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please email chloenicole21@me.com
Melanin Market
Vendors
Arvin Rangaloom | Townie books
C.W. and Nicole Mallery | Freedom Acre Ranch
Kelly Casey-White | Bartender @spiritiedawaytx
Amethyst Mcdowell | Artist
Erica Nelson | Brown Folks Fishing
Ruben Del Cabrera aka Rubezilla | Artist/Muralist
Donald Earl Tucker “Tuck” | Handmade leatherwork
Latisha Green | Jitterbug Art
Jermaine | Jermaine’s Sportsman’s Liquor and more!
Jessica Marie Leak | Abstract Artist
Ronaldo Jackson | Half/Full Glassware
Mami Sayon Camera | Kissidugu Foundation
Ashley “Nance” Jackson | @getbentartwork
Nunu Tillton | Nu Aura Cleans