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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.

B’nai Butte Benefit Concert

Congregation B'nai Butte invites you to the 2nd annual Benefit Concert: A Taste of the Chai (pronounced "hi") Life on August 1st! The night of dinner and music features Greg Schochet and Little America, with opening act Jordan Brandenburg. The event will take place at the Sweet Reunion Concert venue with a VIP experience and […]

$30

Adult Hip-Hop | Drop In

Are you ready to bring some serious heat to the dance floor? Join our Adult Hip-Hop Class and unleash your inner dancer! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking to try something new, our classes offer a fun, energetic environment for all skill levels.

$15

Paint Your Own Pottery

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Pop in and pick a pre-made ceramic piece to paint and decorate! We'll take care of the rest and your piece will be available for pick-up within 2 weeks! Saturday, June 29th - Drop in between 10am and 12pm Prices vary depending on the piece you choose!

Varies

FREE MOVIE: Madagascar

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Just smile and wave, Boys! The Majestic Theatre and GCSAPP are teaming up to bring you two free showings of classic animated film Madagascar. Join us at either 4:30 or 7:30 PM. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best […]

Free

52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!

Free

Community Theater Fundraiser

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Dance. Drink. Donate. We invite you to party at The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre (CBMT) August 2nd, 7pm - 11pm featuring live music from the Lakewood Area Band. Please join us for an unforgettable night filled with music, theater, and generosity. Let us come together as a community to support your local historic theater focusing […]

$50

52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!

Free

Black Canyon Ramblers Live@Crested Butte Arts Fest

Elk Avenue, Crested Butte Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

The Black Canyon Ramblers bring their traditional bluegrass and folk style to the Crested Butte Arts Festival stage on Elk Avenue from 1pm-3pm. Featuring Matt and Madeline Shugert on vocals, guitar and clawhammer banjo, Drew Murdza on mandolin, Brian Camp on standup bass and Jim Davidson on rhythm and fingerstyle guitar and vocals.

Free

Summer Songwriting Shindig

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Please join us at the Crested Butte Library from 2-3pm on Saturday, August 3 for a Summer Songwriting Shindig to wrap up the 2024 Summer Reading Program! Musician Lizzy Plotkin will lead families in a songwriting excursion inspired by the nature surrounding the Old Rock Library. Families will be able to explore different instruments and […]

free

52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!

Free

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Daniel Drezner, "The Uncertain State of American Grand Strategy"

Free

Live! from Mt. Crested Butte

Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

ALO is more than a band. It's a musical relationship that has endured for over two decades, with band members playing in numerous projects together and apart. Zach Gill (keys/vocals) toured the world with the band's college pal Jack Johnson; Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz (guitar/vocals) played shows with the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh; Steve Adams (bass/vocals) […]

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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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

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