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.

Survival Fest is the winter festival you didn’t know you needed – equal parts brain food, body heat, and pure community chaos. Learn quirky skills, hear big ideas, jump into DIY art, snack your way through the weekend, and dance like you’re preparing for the end times. Sweat it out at the Fire + Ice Beach Party (yes, there’s a sauna in the snow), then gear up for the Apocalypse Roadshow, a Saturday-night mashup of comedy, creativity, and barely-controlled madness. Winter has never been this ridiculous or this fun.
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!