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Art in the Park
Art in the Park
Vendors show and sell art work; sponsors use income from event to support scholarships for nontraditional students at Western Colorado State University
Free
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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.
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An Evening with Ed Zwick
An Evening with Ed Zwick
Support Crested Butte Film Festival and join us for a very special evening with Oscar and Emmy-winning writer-director-producer and Crested Butte resident, Ed Zwick. He'll discuss his new memoir, Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood. Ed will do readings from his book, share stories, conversation and more. Books will be available […]
$15
Mallardi Music Mash
Mallardi Music Mash
Join us to experience first time original songwriting mash ups from your favorite local artists
$10
0 events,
1 event,
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Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Alison Nordt, Ph.D. "From JWST to Habitable Worlds: Technology Enabling Scientific Discovery"
Free
3 events,
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CB State of Mind Donation Day with EpicPromise
CB State of Mind Donation Day with EpicPromise
CB SOM has partnered with EpicPromise for a Donation Day on July 31st where donations up to $2,500 will be matched. CB State of Mind will be in attendance and MCing Music on the Mountain that evening put on by Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association. Come on out, dance, get some CB State […]
Free
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CBMBA Wednesday Workday
CBMBA Wednesday Workday
Sponsored by Crested Butte Mountain Runners Food Sponsored by Teocalli Tamale Location TBD Check CBMBA instagram/facebook for details!
Free
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Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
E.N Young has been a frontline soldier for Roots Reggae music his entire life, joining world music band Stranger in 2002 after having an eclectically musical childhood and former member of Tribal Seeds. Along his musical path, he has played onstage with many influential reggae artists including, Sister Nancy, Tamarama, Stranger, Slightly Stoopid, Clear Conscience, […]
3 events,
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Town of Crested Butte Block Party
Town of Crested Butte Block Party
This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Grab a snack from Plantn' Tree food truck, enjoy music by Bruce Hayes, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and […]
Free
Michael Schmidt
Michael Schmidt
Live Music 5 - 8 PM: For most of his life, Michael has sought to find music wherever he could find it. A fan of music first, he hopes to bring you what everyone craves from live music... a good time. With a growing interest in all sorts of music, his music styling ebb and […]
FREE
B’nai Butte Benefit Concert
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
5 events,
Paint Your Own Pottery
Paint Your Own Pottery
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!
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FREE MOVIE: Madagascar
FREE MOVIE: Madagascar
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
52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
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
7 events,
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Middle Cement & Waterfall Cutoff Trail Run
Middle Cement & Waterfall Cutoff Trail Run
Climb Middle Cement Creek Trail, head up the valley on the new Middle Cement Creek Trail, climb up Waterfall Creek, return down valley on the Waterfall Cutoff Trail, descend The Wall & Middle Cement Creek back to the start. Distance is 11.7 miles (+2287'), all on single track trail. Meet at the parking area just […]
Free
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52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
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
4 events,
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park is a free community event that occurs every Sunday at 10 am in Rainbow Park. Each week CB Power Yoga hosts a beneficiary local non-profit, in which all proceeds are donated to for that day.
Free
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52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
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
0 events,
1 event,
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Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Daniel Drezner, "The Uncertain State of American Grand Strategy"
Free
1 event,
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Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
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) […]
4 events,
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North Valley Pop up Pantry
North Valley Pop up Pantry
North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]
Free
Tyler Hansen
Tyler Hansen
Live Music Thursday 5 - 8 PM: For over two decades, Tyler has been playing music for audiences throughout the country. He started his career touring throughout the East Coast as a solo act before moving to the Mountain West. He's hesitant to define his musical style, letting "acoustic everything" do the job of explaining […]
FREE
1 event,
Easy Jim Two Night Run at Almont Resort
Easy Jim Two Night Run at Almont Resort
Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs a two night run with no song repeats at the Almont Resort on Friday, August 9th and Saturday August 10th! Showtime is 8pm and tickets are available at www.thealmontresort.com. Thank you for supporting live musicians.
$25
4 events,
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Strawberry Trail Run
Strawberry Trail Run
From Brush Creek road run the Canal trail to Farris Creek trail. Climb Farris and then drop down to the intersection of Strawberry trail. Run Strawberry over to Brush Creek road then return to the start via Death Pass and the Canal trail. Distance is 9.8 miles (+1734') all on single track trail and dirt […]
Paint Your Own Pottery | Bogo 1/2 off
Paint Your Own Pottery | Bogo 1/2 off
Wonder into our Clay Studio to choose a piece from our large selection of bisqueware. Most colors of the rainbow available. Prices range from $10-$60. Ages 4 and up. Pieces ready for pick-up within 2 weeks!
$45
2 events,
Evelyn Roper
Evelyn Roper
Live Music Sunday 3 - 6 PM: Evelyn Roper is planted in roots music. Her songwriting reflects that with an emphasis on the story songs, although they may be backed with a genre not limited to Western or Country while Swing, Surf, blues, and Rockabilly, feed her driving beats. Live shows may include all roots […]
FREE
Democratic Unity Dinner
Democratic Unity Dinner
Dinner, speakers and entertainment by Chris Coady and the Cora dancers of Gunnison.
$45
1 event,
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Children’s Theater Camp
Children’s Theater Camp
This one week camp is an annual favorite for youth in the Gunnison Valley! Open to youth ages 6-18, this camp enables children to get involved in every aspect of a professional theater production. This year's performance is the Missoula Children's Theater's version of Robin Hood!
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3 events,
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Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
Nestled deep in the beautiful Kootenay mountains of Western Canada lies the home of Moontricks, a duo whose timeless sound captures the essence of their rugged roots. Combining their love of folk, blues, and electronic music, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman are blazing their own trail, birthing an authentically raw and seductive sound infusing grassroots […]
Meet and Greet
Meet and Greet
Come and meet the candidates and ask your questions, share your concerns and comments.
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Yonder Mtn String Band, Leftover Salmon,
Yonder Mtn String Band, Leftover Salmon,
Tincup Mtn Whiskey & Relix Present, Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth, & Leftover Salmon....yes all in one night! On site camping available
$75 – $200
2 events,
Macramé Workshop | Yoga Mat Sling
Macramé Workshop | Yoga Mat Sling
Join us to learn how to make your own Macramé in this Workshop Series! Come get groovy with instructor, Hope Kesler and Daniela Spohr, and learn how to make your very own Macrame accessories!
$25
6 events,
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Outerbike Crested Butte
Outerbike Crested Butte
Enjoy lift-served and XC mountain biking at beautiful Crested Butte Mountain Resort to test out a new mountain bike. There are three tiers of tickets. Full Demo gets you lift tickets, unlimited bike demos, meals, access to vendors, trails, prizes and contests. BYOB (bring your own bike) gets you lift tickets, meals, access to vendors, […]
$95 – $295
Town of Crested Butte Block Party
Town of Crested Butte Block Party
This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Grab a snack from the Vegan AF food truck, enjoy music by Rachel VanSlyke, kid's crafts, and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, […]
Free
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36th Annual Gunnison Car Show
36th Annual Gunnison Car Show
Annual Gunnison Car Club - Car Show taking place all weekend. First event: FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN Kick-off the weekend with cool cars taking over Main Street Gunnison with live music, delicious food and familiar faces. Re-connect with old friends, complete registration, and get excited for the fun weekend ahead. Main Street Gunnison will be […]
FREE
5 events,
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36th Annual Gunnison Car Show – Saturday
36th Annual Gunnison Car Show – Saturday
Saturday at the Car Show: The main event - The Gunnison Car Show at Jorgenson Park is a mainstay. Hundreds of cars will fill the park with the famous "W" Mountain serving as the perfect backdrop. Free to the public with live music, art show, poker run, and plenty of fun for every age. High […]
FREE
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CBMBA Work Weekend Overnight
CBMBA Work Weekend Overnight
Join CBMBA for a Work Weekend Overnight! Location TBD Check CBMBA instagram/facebook for details!
Free
Ceramic Succulents | Family Class
Ceramic Succulents | Family Class
Drop off your child or join them to hand-build a succulent of your choice and a planter for it to live in! No watering required! Ages 6 and up.
$48
1 event,
0 events,
3 events,
Western Wednesdays at the Majestic
Western Wednesdays at the Majestic
Stop by the 3rd Wednesday of every month for a new Majestic tradition - Western Wednesdays! Each month, we'll be screening a classic cowboy flick for free! This month's Western is a PG rated classic western from the 60s featuring a remarkable friendship.
FREE
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Here for Good
Here for Good
Join us for our annual celebration of organizations doing vital, creative, educational, recreational, nurturing, and community-building work in the Gunnison Valley. We'll spotlight 2024 Community Grants awardees and celebrate the impact of the nonprofit sector as a whole. Connect with friends, neighbors, and colleagues as another busy summer starts to wind down. All community members […]
free
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Mid-Week on Main Street
Mid-Week on Main Street
Join for this FREE Music Series once a month in the IOOF Park in Gunnison - Main Street & Virginia Avenue. 5:30 pm start. Picnic in the park, relax and enjoy community gathering. Log Dawg Hot Dog Cart on hand for food service. 1880 Tapas & Spirits open for dinner or pick up your favorite […]
FREE
3 events,
North Valley Pop up Pantry
North Valley Pop up Pantry
North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]
Free
Live Music at Zuni West Brewing
Live Music at Zuni West Brewing
Casey Falter is a Crested Butte, Colorado-based guitarist/loop artist and audio technician who performs in venues around tourist destinations in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. His live performances can be heard on the "Adventure Acoustic Guitar' series of releases.
FREE
Elvis Has Left the Building
Elvis Has Left the Building
Step into the hilariously chaotic world of "Elvis Has Left the Building" directed by Michael Baim and starring Jack Gibbons & Barron Farnell. It's December 20, 1970, and the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, has mysteriously disappeared. With a sold-out Christmas show and no Elvis in sight, his manager, Colonel Parker, is in […]
By donation
4 events,
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Field Trip with Adaptive Sports Center
Field Trip with Adaptive Sports Center
Join the Land Trust and our partners at Adaptive Sports Center for a bike demo. Location TBA.
free
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Back to School Dance Party
Back to School Dance Party
Get ready to kick off the school year in style at our Back to School Dance Party! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with great music + good times! This is the perfect way to celebrate the start of the school year.
$30
7 events,
Gunnison High Triathlon
Gunnison High Triathlon
The Gunnison High Triathlon is a fun family event, the adults will do a Sprint distance triathlon and kids will have age appropriate courses. The swim is held at the Gunnison Rec Center, bike course heads out on Ohio Creek Road County Road #730, and run concludes on the beautiful Van Tuyl Trail System. The […]
$30 – $140
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Lower Loop Trail Run
Lower Loop Trail Run
From the Town of Crested Butte to Woods Walk, Budd trail and Upper Lower Loop to Gunsight Pass road then Lower Lower Loop to Peanut Lake road and back to the start. Distance is 8.4 miles (+783') on single track trail, dirt roads and a short section of paved road. Meet at CORE Crested Butte, […]
Free
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GVAWL’s Annual Yard Sale
GVAWL’s Annual Yard Sale
Gunnison Valley Animal Welfares League's (GVAWL) annual yard sale will be held Saturday, August 24th, 2024 from 9am until 3pm at 508 N. 7th Street in Gunnison. This event was HUGE last year! Most items will be priced by donation but others will be pre-priced. All proceeds from this event will go to GVAWL and […]
Free
3 events,
Elvis Has Left the Building
Elvis Has Left the Building
Step into the hilariously chaotic world of "Elvis Has Left the Building" directed by Michael Baim and starring Jack Gibbons & Barron Farnell. It's December 20, 1970, and the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, has mysteriously disappeared. With a sold-out Christmas show and no Elvis in sight, his manager, Colonel Parker, is in […]
$15 – $25
Live Music at Zuni West Brewing
Live Music at Zuni West Brewing
Matthew is a Southern singer/songwriter. He performs classic rock covers to Americana acoustic originals. When Matthew isn't playing gigs in the valley, he runs his music shop, Blue Mesa Music, in Gunnison, Colorado, and teaches music lessons to all walks of life. He has several originals in addition to his plethora of classics and plans […]
FREE
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0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Elvis Has Left the Building
Elvis Has Left the Building
Step into the hilariously chaotic world of "Elvis Has Left the Building" directed by Michael Baim and starring Jack Gibbons & Barron Farnell. It's December 20, 1970, and the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, has mysteriously disappeared. With a sold-out Christmas show and no Elvis in sight, his manager, Colonel Parker, is in […]
$15 – $25
2 events,
Volleyball Crimson & Slate Intrasquad
Volleyball Crimson & Slate Intrasquad
Come get your first glimpses of the Western Colorado 2024 volleyball team as it splits into Crimson and Slate teams for a warm-up match to the regular season!
Free
Elvis Has Left the Building
Elvis Has Left the Building
Step into the hilariously chaotic world of "Elvis Has Left the Building" directed by Michael Baim and starring Jack Gibbons & Barron Farnell. It's December 20, 1970, and the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, has mysteriously disappeared. With a sold-out Christmas show and no Elvis in sight, his manager, Colonel Parker, is in […]
$15 – $25
4 events,
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Grand Traverse Mountain Run
Grand Traverse Mountain Run
The 11th annual Summer Grand Traverse kicks off with a 40-mile point-to-point trail run to Aspen. Runners start in Mt. Crested Butte at 6 a.m.
Live Music with Rodney Rice
Live Music with Rodney Rice
Rodney Rice knows just how to capture the fleeting glimmers of an emotional moment in life and turn them into songs that evoke our own feelings of despair and hope, loss and love. Rice delivers his lyrics with a knowing nod and wink and a twinkle of the eye to the difficulties we encounter in […]
FREE
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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