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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.

Dashing Through The Snow

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The event is December 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 21st, 22nd, 23rd. Thursday through Saturday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm.

$25

Gunnison Holiday Makers Market

Join us for the Gunnison holiday makers market on Sunday December 17th 11-4pm and shop unique handcrafted gift items from local artists, bakers and Makers! There will be a wide […]

Free

Historical talk at the Crested Butte Museum

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

A historical talk about one of the most iconic buildings in Colorado right here in the Gunnison Valley!

Dashing Through the Snow

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The event is December 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 21st, 22nd, 23rd. Thursday through Saturday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm.

Colorado Brass Holiday Concert

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

A quintet from the Colorado Brass comes to CB on December 22 for some rousing holiday favorites! Bring the whole family to hear the bright sounds of the season echo […]

$35

Humbug! An Improvised Christmas Carol

Queen of All Saints Parish Hall 401 Sopris Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Everyone knows Charles Dickens' holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Firebird Theatre will be performing a version that you have never seen before - because it will have never been done […]

$5 – $10

Humbug! An Improvised Christmas Carol

Queen of All Saints Parish Hall 401 Sopris Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Everyone knows Charles Dickens' holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Firebird Theatre will be performing a version that you have never seen before - because it will have never been done […]

$5 – $10

Polka Party with Pete Dunda & Raffle Drawing

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

Join us at the museum with Pete Dunda on the accordion to show off your best polka skills on December 28th from 5pm-7pm, festive outfits are encouraged! We will also […]

FREE

Winter Art Walk

Redline Gallery 429 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte, experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artists and be inspired by these special Art Walk evenings.

New Year’s Eve w/ Easy Jim @ Tully’s, CB South

Tully's 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Celebrate New Year's Eve and the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at Tully's in Crested Butte South. The band will be performing an acoustic set at 7:30pm, then […]

$15 – $25

Virtual History Series: The Gunnison Country

Online

Please join Duane Vandenbusche every Tuesday evening from 6:00pm-6:50pm beginning on January 2nd for his virtual learning series on the history of the Gunnison Country. Topics covered include Crested Butte, […]

FREE

CB South Frozen Toes Classic

Red Mountain Park Teocalli Road, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Get Ready for the CB South Frozen Toes Classic 3 vs 3 Outdoor Pond Hockey Tournament in Red Mountain Park. January 7th, 2024. Comp and Rec Divisions. Presented by Red […]

$80

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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