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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.

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

CB Ecstatic Dance

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

Yoga at 10:30 and music starts at 11:30 for dance. All abilities welcome! Also, on January 27th as well, same time and place. To dance is ecstatic.

By Donation

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 ArtWalk evenings.

Winter Songwriter Shuffle Series

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

There is music in the mountains this winter, Nashville's latest, greatest and legends will be in Mt. Crested Butte for Gunnison Tough Enough to Wear Pink's Winter Songwriter Shuffle Series! […]

$40

Avalanche vs Capitals View Party

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

DOORS @ 7:00 PM | GAME @ 7:30 PM Come cheer on the Avalanche live on the big screen!

free

Pink in the Rink

Jorgensen Ice Rink 501 E Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States

PINK IN THE RINK WOMEN'S HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Every dollar we raise from this tournament goes to the Friends of Pink Program which is designated for financial assistance to individuals to […]

Varies

Women’s Networking Night

Crested Butte and Gunnison

Join us for our first Women's Networking Night of the new year! Join us Wednesday, January 31st from 5:30-7:30 for our Women's Networking Night! Networking is one of the best […]

$5.00

5 Points Film Festival

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

5 Points Film Festival brings to the valley a custom reel of raw, moving films to inspire and move you as you glide through winter.

$20

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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