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.
Join us at the museum with Pete Dunda on the accordion to show off your best polka skills on December 28th from 5pm-7pm, festive outfits are encouraged! We will also be drawing winners for our Winter Raffle tonight at 7pm, and 6:30pm is your last chance to purchase tickets! During the mining days of Crested […]
Leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte, experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artists and be inspired by these special Art Walk evenings.
Joanne Lefrak, Hanna Mae Bradbury, and Peggy Stenmark present their works surrounding the concept of how shadows and light play with one another through watercolors, glass etching, and cyanotypes.
Celebrate New Year's Eve and the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at Tully's in Crested Butte South. The band will be performing an acoustic set at 7:30pm, then two electric sets beginning at 9pm with a complimentary tequila toast at midnight. Tickets and information are at www.tullyscbsouth.com.
Kick off 2024 with an intimate staged reading of Henry & Ellen, the powerful and moving love story of two of the greatest actors of all time. Starring Gunnison Valley's favorite theatre power couple, Steven Cole Hughes, Director of Theatre at Western Colorado University, and Heather Hughes, WCU Artist-in-Residence.
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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