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.
Move the Butte is a community dance production that features diverse dance styles performed by over 140 local Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley adults. The show serves our entire community as a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment as well as an opportunity for dancers to perform on stage. This production showcases many dance styles such as Ballet, Tap, Aerial, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Burlesque, Fire Performers and more! Move the Butte 2025 show dates and times are: Thursday Feb. 20th @ 7pm – $30 Friday Feb. 21st @ 7pm – $40 Saturday Feb. 22nd @ 4pm – $15 Saturday Feb. 22nd @ 8pm – $40 at the CB Center for the Arts. *Tickets will go on sale in the beginning of Feb.* Watch for updates on this webpage, Facebook page, CB News, KBUT Radio, and word on the street for the exact date of ticket release (probably sometime Feb 3-5).
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!