Gunnison Valley Events Calendar
Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.
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MTCB Light Up The Night

MTCB Light Up the Night! Saturday, Dec 13 | 4-7 PM | Lodge at Mountaineer Square! Join us for free family fun: photos with Santa & Snow Queen, cookie decorating, arts & crafts, dreidel spinning, hot cocoa, firetruck rides, face painting, and live music by Tyler Hansen! Menorah Lighting at 5:15 PM, and Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival at 5:30 PM. Come celebrate and Light Up the Night with us!
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Annual events in Crested Butte and Gunnison
Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!


