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 Kit Wijkowski for a hands-on pottery adventure! Kids will learn the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, shaping, and creating unique pieces to take home.Perfect for beginners or those […]
Conor Hagen's Film about community history and conservation. It is a collaborative effort between High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) and Western Colorado University's Film Studies Program.
Icebreakers "The Valley of Fools" Clown Troupe Show Friday, January 31st - Show 7:00 pm. Saturday, February 1st - Shows at 2:00 & 7:00 pm. Doors open 30 min prior […]
Join us for the first ever IRL Movie Club! The In Real Life (IRL) Movie Club is an in-person club where you can gather regularly, connect with your community, and […]
Give your kids a fun and fulfilling February break with immersion in an engaging and dynamic afternoon cultural arts camp! This camp will be targeted to ages 8-12 and will […]
The Crested Butte Center for the Arts presents Aprs Jazz with Gypsy Jazz Social Club. 90 minute of Mysterious Yet Strangely Familiar music happens on Tuesday, February 18, starting at […]
Move the Butte is a community dance production that features diverse dance styles performed by over 140 local Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley adults. The show serves our entire community […]
Move the Butte is a community dance production that features diverse dance styles performed by over 140 local Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley adults. The show serves our entire community […]
Move the Butte is a community dance production that features diverse dance styles performed by over 140 local Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley adults. The show serves our entire community […]
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Crested Butte with a parade down Elk Avenue. Floats gather at 4:20, and the parade starts at 5:00. There will be a band at the Mallardi […]
Come be transported and amazed at this original African Arts Theater performance choreographed by world renown West African artist, Fara Tolno. This dynamic show will tell a story of humanity […]
The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]
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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