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.
MTCB Light Up the Night
December 14 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FREE
Join the town of Mt. Crested Butte for its annual Light Up the Night event on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 4-7 pm at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square Plaza. This is a free community event with loads of fun for everyone! Free activities include live music, Menorah & Christmas tree lightings, cookie decorating, photos with Snow Queen and Santa, face painting, arts & crafts, firetruck bucket rides, hot cocoa bar and more! Utilize the Mountain Express town shuttle to get you to the base area or free parking can be found at the main Crested Butte Mountain Resort parking lot. Please NO pets or outside alcohol. Alcohol and food will be available to purchase at both A Bar Above and Tin Cup. For more information or questions, please e-mail event coordinator, Rebecca Gagne @ [email protected] or call town hall at (970)349-6632 X113.
Related Events
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!
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