25th Annual Mt. Crested Butte Chili and Beer Festi
Base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort mt. crested butte, COTHE LIL SMOKIES play on the Red Lady Stage from 2:pm-3:45pm / The Black Canyon Ramblers open from 12pm-1:30pm
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 LIL SMOKIES play on the Red Lady Stage from 2:pm-3:45pm / The Black Canyon Ramblers open from 12pm-1:30pm
A shipwreck, love, and comical confusion take center stage in "Twelfth Night", one of William Shakespeare's most beloved plays! "Twelfth Night" comes to vivid life at the Crested Butte Depot, on Saturday and Sunday, September 2, 3, 9, and 10. The shows are free and open to the public! Show time is 5:30 p.m. and […]
A shipwreck, love, and comical confusion take center stage in "Twelfth Night", one of William Shakespeare's most beloved plays! "Twelfth Night" comes to vivid life at the Crested Butte Depot, on Saturday and Sunday, September 2, 3, 9, and 10. The shows are free and open to the public! Show time is 5:30 p.m. and […]
2023 Summer is looking festive with the Music Cruise. Come Join us! Ride around and follow on your bike, or meet us at IOOF Park around 7pm for a half hour music set! El verano de 2023 se presenta festivo con el Crucero Musical, Áònete a nosotros! ÁDen la vuelta y sigan en su bicicleta, […]
Join for the second season of this FREE music series in the IOOF Park in downtown Gunnison, Main Street and Virginia Avenue. Once a month during June, July, August and September. 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Open to all, bring a picnic and or plan to get a great food option from Taco Cat Taco […]
Join us as we explore the history of Almont at Three Rivers Resort and The Almont Resort while you enjoy libations. This "crawl" will feature a historian and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage at each location. Our pub crawls sell out fast, so get your tickets today!
Everyone's invited to a free High Country Heritage Day at the Gunnison Pioneer Museum on Saturday, September 16th from 9 to 5. Join us for guided tours of the grounds, a presentation by historian Duane Vandenbusche, music and light refreshments. Text Debra at 970.209.7030 for more information.
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Thursday, September 21 for September Crafternoon! For this month's craft we will be customizing a floating glass photo frame with delicate pressed flowers. Bring a small photo to incorporate into your design if you wish! (Frames are 4x3 for reference) Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions […]
Please join us at the Gunnison Library for a movie festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! All are invited to join and enjoy these great movies! Popcorn, candy and drinks will be provided. Movies will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles. Movies start at 6 pm. Áònase a nosotros para un festival de cine […]
Former Mountain Gazette editor John Fayhee will read from his new book "A Long Tangent: Musings from an Old Man & His Young Dog Hiking Every Day for a Year" at Rumors Coffee & Tea House on Wednesday, September 26 @ 7 PM. "A Long Tangent" is Fayhee's version of a memoir and contemplates themes […]
Named one of the "25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World" by Movie Maker Magazine, Crested Butte Film Festival is all about engaging with film and with each other. Tucked away in the beautiful mountain town of Crested Butte, with an atmosphere of inspiration fueled by great films, shared experiences, bike rides, hikes, and magical […]
M. John Fayhee is coming to Crested Butte to read from and sign copies of his latest book, ÒA Long Tangent: Musings from an old man, his young dog & a quest to hike every day for a year.Ó ÒI am really looking forward to returning to Townie Books, where I have done numerous readings […]
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!