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.
The Grand Traverse Mountain Run is a point-to-point ultra marathon from Crested Butte to Aspen, Colorado. The course follows the route of the Grand Traverse Backcountry Ski race. Runners travel […]
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on a Fraternal Order Themed […]
I'm bringing the full rainbow to the Paragon People's Fair in Crested Butte this Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 1. Come find me among the mountains, the artists, the wildly […]
Make mealtime easier with Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson! Learn batch cooking basics, sma
This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and […]
Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Arrowhead Mountain Lodge on Saturday, August 30th from 6-9pm! More information can be found at www.arrowheadmtlodge.com.
Join artist Sarah Sharsmith for a relaxed, step-by-step painting night inspired by Bob Ross-complete with fluffy clouds, soft brushstrokes, and happy accidents.
Night two of Yonder Mtn String Band!
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!
