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.
Annual kick off to the Gunnison Holiday season. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the lighting of the community tree. Santa lights the tree at 6:30pm. If you […]
Bring your four-legged friends to get their photo taken with Santa on Friday, December 1st between 5pm and 7:30pm or on Saturday, December 2nd between 11am and 2pm at Pat's […]
Join the CBAC for our annual Avalanche Awareness Night! There will be forecaster presentations, giveaways, new CBAC swag and season stoke!
Join the CBAC and our avalanche forecasters for a day of brushing up on your avalanche rescue skills. Beacon drills and skills, rescue scenarios and shoveling and evacuation techniques. Field […]
All levels West African Dance class with Mami Sayon Camara of Kissidugu Foundation. All levels and ages are welcome. Bring water, clothes easy to move in . Barefoot class. Jones, […]
Bring your four-legged friends to get their photo taken with Santa on Friday, December 1st between 5pm and 7:30pm or on Saturday, December 2nd between 11am and 2pm at Pat's […]
Please join us at the Gunnison Library from 2-4 pm on Saturday, December 2 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. There […]
Please join us at the Crested Butte Library from 2-4 pm on Sunday, December 3 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. […]
Calling all hobby historians and trivia buffs! Recruit your friends to join a team for a "History of Crested Butte" trivia night at Kochevar's, moderated by Chad Reich and hosted […]
Before this season, Courtney Dauwalter was already established as one of the greatest runners of all time. But this year, she accomplished the seemingly impossible by winning-in the span of […]
Santa Cookie Plates Wednesday, December 6, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Get into the holiday spirit by crafting your own plate for Santa's cookies. In this festive workshop, students will have […]
Buy your tree and help the CBAC raise money! There will be several sizes to choose from. Sales December 8th from 12-7, December 9th from 12-7 and December 10th from […]
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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