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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.

Santa Storytime!

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, December 7 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. There […]

free

Santa Storytime!

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Please join us at the Crested Butte Library at 1:30 pm on Sunday, December 8 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. […]

free

North Valley Pop up Pantry

Oh Be Joyful Church 625 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

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 […]

Free

Family Movie Night!

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us at the Crested Butte Library on Thursday, December 12 at 6 pm for a family movie night! All ages are welcome to this free showing of a family […]

free

FREE Movie Night – Home Alone

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Free movie night at WCU Theater. Home Alone will have two show times at 5:30pm and 8pm.

FREE

Nutcracker! Rated CB

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

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 […]

MTCB Light Up the Night

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

Join the town of Mt. Crested Butte for its annual Light Up the Night event on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 4-7 pm at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square Plaza. […]

FREE

Nutcracker! Rated CB

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

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 […]

North Valley Pop up Pantry

Oh Be Joyful Church 625 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

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 […]

Alley Loop Nordic Race

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The 37th annual Alley Loop marathon will take place on Saturday, February 1st. Join us for race distances for the whole family ranging from a kids' 1k fun race all […]

Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

Free

Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

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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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

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