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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.

Light Up The Night

Lodge at Mountaineer Square 620 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

This FREE family-friendly event features photos with Snow Queen & Santa, cookie decorating, arts & crafts by the Trailhead Children's Museum, a Dreidel spinning game, hot cocoa bar, face painting, fire spinning performances, and live music.

FREE

Holiday Wreath Workshop

Janniebird Farm 322 E Denver Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as you join us for a unique experience crafting your very own holiday wreath. We will provide everything you need to design a wreath that reflects your style and captures the magic of the holidays. Your local flower farmer-florist, Annie, will offer tips and inspiration to help […]

$75

What’s All This, Then?

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

Firebird Theatre is excited to bring a new kind of entertainment to the valley - a comedy panel show! What's All This, Then? features four local actors who are challenged to several different word-based games. Are puns the highest form of literature, or the lowest form of art? No matter where you land on this […]

$5 – $10

Clay Christmas Ornaments

Clay Christmas Ornaments Sunday, December 10,12 - 3 pm This festive workshop is ideal for families looking to add a homemade touch to their holiday decor. Bring the whole family for a low key afternoon in my studio. I'll be there to provide step-by-step guidance as you embark on the journey of creating your own […]

$40 – $60

CBSOUTH’s Community

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

Welcome all CBSOUTH vendors, crafters, business owners - let's showcase & share our wares at CBSOUTHs first Xmas Fair. Come find that perfect gift from one of your neighbors & let's support each other this holiday!

Free

Chanukah in Crested Butte

Elk Avenue and 3rd Street Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join Chabad Lubavitch of Colorado for a celebration at the Inaugural Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration in Crested Butte. This year's event holds special significance as they unite in support of Israel following recent events. Immerse yourself in a festive and welcoming atmosphere featuring traditional Menorah lighting, live music, and an array of delightful Hanukkah […]

FREE

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

Nutcracker [Rated CB]

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

The Crested Butte School of Dance and the Center present the Nutcracker, but make it CB! Following the classic storyline of Clara's adventures, this interpretation of the Nutcracker by the Crested Butte School of Dance will feature dancers of all ages and music from a variety of styles.

$25

Humbug! An Improvised Christmas Carol

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

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 before! It's the Dickens story retold with audience suggestions and seat-of-the-pants improv. The show is directed by David Flora and stars Annie Flora, Gregory Haley, […]

$5 – $10

Humbug! An Improvised Christmas Carol

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

Firebird presents Humbug! An improvised Christmas Carol for some family-friendly fun this holiday season! A fast-paced, comical re-telling of Charles Dickens' classic tale, with suggestions added by the audience, Humbug! will take you on a journey of greed, generosity, and forgiveness, with who-knows-what accents, impressions, and situations along the way. It's a wonderful treat for […]

$10

Santa Night at the Museum

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

Join us at the museum store to visit with Santa, decorate cookies, and make ornaments from 4pm-6pm. Our gift store is open and stocked with lots of goodies for the holiday season. This is a free event for all, no pre-registration is required.

FREE

Winter Songwriter Shuffle Series

Elevation Hotel and Spa 500 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

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! Get your tickets before you hit the slopes, then ski right on it to the Elevation Hotel for live music supporting cancer programs and initiatives […]

$40

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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