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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.
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Join us at the Crested Butte Library on Tuesday, July 25 at 6 pm for a presentation by Dr. Suzanne Taylor, professor of physics and astronomy at Western Colorado University and Board President of the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Dr. Taylor will cover what to look for in the night sky, best places to observe stars […]
This tour will be centered around the history of Taylor Park and Spring Creek: Valley of the Gods. Topics will include Bomber Crash in Taylor Canyon, a tour of the Taylor Dam, the Taylor Reservoir, The Silver Camp of Tin Cup, Dorchester (North end of Taylor Park) Star & Enterprise Mines, Deadman's Gulch, and Spring […]
Join us at the Crested Butte Library on Thursday, July 27 from 5-7 pm for July's Crafternoon. July's craft will be Paper Marbling. Immediate yet meditative, the craft of marbling can be approached as pattern-making, drawing or an exploration of color. Paper marbling is a centuries-old craft long prized by bookbinders and bibliophiles. Crafternoons are […]
Join the Trailhead Children's Museum for our BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring the Grammy award winning duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers and Sonia De Los Santos. Experience the Americana Folk music of the Okee Dokee Brothers, that will appeal to all, and sing along in Spanish and English with Sonia […]
Join B'nai Butte on July 27th for a night to remember with dinner, drinks, and a special concert featuring David Lawrence and the Spoonful and his unique Colorado original roots Americana sound at the Sweet Reunion Performance Venue. Opening set by Western Colorado University Steel Drum Band. Tickets start at $25. For more information about […]
We invite you to our FREE live music series in our garden area adjacent to the museum, on Tuesdays from 5pm-7pm, July 11th – August 15th. We will have libations and non-alcoholic refreshments for sale, and any donations will directly benefit our local musicians and our non-profit history museum. Live Music Schedule: July 11th: Floyd […]
The 51st annual Crested Butte Arts Festival takes place August 4th - 6th, outdoors on the Crested Butte Community School campus. This juried festival features 150 artists across twelve different artistic mediums, merging fine art exhibition with live music, children's art activities and a food vendor courtyard.
Dreamy DJ duo specializing in house music, theme parties, and consistent winners of being the best dressed in CB, even on an average day. On the Arts Festival Entertainment Stage.
Join Mami Sayon Camara for an all ages and abilities dance class on the festival grounds athletic field. Mami loves sharing movement and dance and provides classes that will are fun, engaging, and exciting. All are welcome! Class accompanied by live drumming. On the Arts Festival Entertainment Stage.
Join Etienne Tolno from Guinea, West Africa for an all age and ability drum class. Etienne is a joyful and kind teacher who is passionate about sharing the art of hand drumming. Come experience traditional African rhythms and the joy of making music! Everyone is welcome and drums will be provided. On the Arts Festival […]
Experience incredible African drum and dance performance! West African artists, Mami Sayon Camara and Etienne Tolno of the Kissidugu Foundation will be joined by long-time students of the African arts for a showcase of traditional Guinean rhythms and dance. Come and enjoy the dynamic and exciting percussion, choreography, songs, and more of Guinea, West Africa. […]
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!