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.

  • Cross-Country Ski to Peanut Lake

    Peanut Lake Crested Butte

    Discover how RMBL's Youth Program is introducing students to snow science through hands-on winter exploration with Katie Lawn. Then, hear from RMBL Research Support Specialist, Amanda Henderson, about the CHESS […]

    Free-Must RSVP
  • RMBL Apres Science with Rosemary Carroll

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    This winter, RMBL is hosting Apres Science, a cozy series of living-room style talks that bring RMBL's science, research, education, and community together under one roof. These intimate gatherings offer […]

    Free
  • Resistance Fair!

    Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join Townie Books and Stix & Stones for a Resistance Fair! We'll be knitting "Melt the Ice" Hats, sharing resistance books recommendation, collaborating, commiserating, and taking action! Proceeds from finished […]

    Free
  • Snowshoe to Snodgrass Mountain

    Snodgrass Gothic Road Trail Head Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Explore the winter landscape of Snodgrass Mountain with Ken Williams, Senior Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and his field team. Learn how snowpack measurements help predict water availability and […]

    Free-Must RSVP
  • Glitchy Business

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

    Glitchy Business chronicles Pierce's unique take on life, navigating both the ordinary and the extraordinary that shaped her path, including stories about growing up as the youngest of seven in […]

    $45 – $50
  • Free Salsa Lessons!

    Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Monday, March 9 and learn to dance salsa with Treicy & Caro! Free and open to all. No experience needed, all […]

    free
  • RMBL Reads

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us at RMBL 365 for a relaxed and engaging book club gathering alongside co-host Townie Books! RMBL Reads is dedicated to science, place, and the stories that shape our […]

    Free
  • Survival Fest

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

    Survival Fest is the winter festival you didn't know you needed - equal parts brain food, body heat, and pure community chaos. Learn quirky skills, hear big ideas, jump into […]

  • Resin Coasters

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

    Friday, March 13th | 5:30 - 7:30 PM Get creative with resin in this hands-on class led by artist Shana Vogel! Learn the basics of working with resin while designing […]

    $55
  • The Apocalypse Roadshow

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

    This event is a part of Survival Fest and hosted by comedian Shane Mauss and Athena Aktipis (featuring comedy, science & music) Surviving AI is a comedy show that blends […]

    $35
  • Free Movie Night at the Majestic

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

    The Gunnison Valley Producers Guild is excited to host a free showing of Inhabit: a Permaculture Perspective at the Majestic Theater on March 14th! Join us to meet local producers […]

    Free
  • Gothic Hut Trip to Crystal Cabin

    Snodgrass Gothic Road Trail Head Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Experience an unforgettable two-day, overnight hut trip to Gothic. You'll ski alongside RMBL Staff Scientist Ian Breckheimer and get an inside look at the CHESS campaign-the Colorado Headwaters Ecological Spectroscopy […]

    $275

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