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.
3:30 doors 3:30 - 4:30 dance party + costume contest! 4:30 Nightmare Before Christmas Film Pay what you can All ages! Boys and girls of every age would you like to see something strange? The Center, KBUT + GCSAPP have teamed up to Lock, Shock, and Barrel your Halloweekend! Bring your Monsters to the Mash […]
Book Signing for local writer Marla Larson. Have a book signed while enjoying hot apple cider and chatting with the author.
Annual Trick or Treat Gunnison Business District. Main Street will be closed to traffic for family friendly safe Trick or Treating at the businesses 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Monday Oct 31. Main Street closed from Highway 50 (Tomichi Ave) north to Ohio Street. Come see all the ghosts, goblins and more. Need info, call the […]
KBUT and the CB Old Rock Library bring you the "Howl-O-Ween Fright Parade" on Halloween, Monday October 31st. Join us at 4pm at First and Elk for a pre-parade KBUT dance party, a Halloween poem from Sher Bear, and a special performance of the "Thiller" dance by the Mountain Movers dancers! Starting at 4:30pm the […]
Project Hope, in partnership with Townie Books, is inviting ALL BOOK CLUBS in the Crested Butte and Gunnison communities to read the same book together during the month of October. Finding community and strength in storytelling can play a key role in both individual and community healing from gender-based violence. All are invited to the […]
The Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation (CBSF) is proud to announce that its annual 2022 Ski Swap will be held on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square conference center in Mt. Crested Butte. A Winter Kick-Off Party and special Member's Preview will take place on Friday, November 4 from […]
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. Our sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. Our sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
WMRT is excited to host the 22nd annual avalanche education seminar. One of the best parts of our valley is the access to the backcountry. Whether you're snowshoeing, skiing, splitboarding, or snowmobiling; you can never have too much information or preparation. Come listen to industry professionals from Irwin Guides and the Crested Butte Avalanche Center […]
Join us for an evening at the Crested Butte Museum to explore the Colorado River Compact of 1922 and view select photographs of seldom seen historical photos of Crested Butte. Topics we will explore include: Water and the West Western States Water Fights Supreme Court decides Western water fights: Kansas v. Colorado, 1901-07 and Wyoming […]
We will hold a small unveiling event for our newly painted bus. The bus was painted in collaboration with CB State of Mind and Gunnison County Juvenile Services, designed by the artist Luke Schroeder. The event will be held on November 22, 2022, from 10am-12pm, and will take place under a small pop-up at the […]
Join the fun as Santa lights the Gunnison Christmas Tree - Friday December 2- downtown Gunnison. Vendors out from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Santa will light the tree at 6:30 pm. Need more information, want to be a participant in the event - contact the Gunnison Chamber 970 641 1501
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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