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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.

Vinotok All Cast Volunteer Meeting

Rainbow Park 300 8th St, Crested Butte

Vinotok's first All Cast Volunteer Meeting the first official Vinotok gathering of volunteers and invites people who wish to be in the Vinotok Theatre Troupe. Roles include Maiden, Torchbearer, Flagbearer, Mood Maker, Forest Creature, Harvest Mother celebrant, or other cast member. We also need musicians (drummers, flutists, trumpeters), Fire Performance Artists, and people who feel […]

Live Music in the Garden: Shannon Redmon

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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 […]

FREE

Live Music in the Garden: Karen Janssen

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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 Bauler July […]

FREE

August Music Cruise

IOOF Park 206 North Main, Gunnison, Colorado

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, […]

Free!

Historic Pub Crawl

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us as we explore pubs and historic buildings in the town of Crested Butte for stories of the past while you enjoy libations. Our pub crawls feature 3 different establishments, which include stories from a historian, and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage at each location. Our pub crawls sell out fast, so get your […]

$35 – $40

Wander with History Walking Tour:Historic District

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Explore the historic district of Crested Butte on this focused walking tour with Glo Cunningham. Learn all about what makes Crested Butte a National Registered Historic District, and adventure back in time as you learn about the buildings, community, preservation, and more.

$30 – $35

Beauty and the Beast

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

Firebird Theatre Company of Crested Butte proudly presents Beauty and the Beast, adapted for the stage and directed by Annie Flora from the 1740 version by Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve! Different from the Disney version, this Beauty and the Beast is a wild, wacky, and interactive play, sure to delight both kids and parents alike. Performed […]

$5 – $10

Beauty and the Beast

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

https://tinyurl.com/vfmd2b7uFirebird Theatre Company of Crested Butte proudly presents Beauty and the Beast, adapted for the stage and directed by Annie Flora from the 1740 version by Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve! Different from the Disney version, this Beauty and the Beast is a wild, wacky, and interactive play, sure to delight both kids and parents alike. Performed […]

$5 – $10

Mid-Week on Main Street

IOOF Park 206 North Main, Gunnison, Colorado

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 […]

FREE

Twelfth Night

The Depot 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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 […]

Free

Twelfth Night

The Depot 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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 […]

Free

Pearls & Pioneers Outlaw Bike Party

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

On the eve of the 49th annual Pearl Pass Tour-the ride where it all began-the museum is hosting a casual, happy hour-esque event from 5-7pm for riders and enthusiasts alike. This year, we are thrilled to have photographer and mountain biking pioneer Wende Cragg share stories and a slideshow of her rare and iconic photographs […]

$5 – $17

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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