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.
Please join us for the 2023 Memorial Day activities on Monday, May 29th! This beloved annual event will once again start with a Military March at 9:15am from 2nd Street, down Elk Avenue to the Crested Butte Cemetery. At 10am, mass for the fallen will be held at the cemetery chapel; 11am Military Gun Salute […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, June 1 at 6 pm for a presentation by Dr. Suzanne Taylor, professor of physics and astronomy at Western Colorado University and Board President of the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Dr. Taylor will cover what to look for in the night sky, best places to observe stars in […]
The Town of Crested Butte invites you to the annual Town Picnic Friday, June 2nd from 11:30-2:30 at Rainbow Park. Join your friends and neighbors in a community gathering to celebrate summer! Enjoy free burgers and hot dogs, games, and activities. Bring a dessert or side to share and help us reduce our carbon footprint […]
(Art Exhibit June 2-30) Join us on Friday June 2nd from 5-8pm for the Arteries of the Earth Exhibit Premier with a special presentation at 7pm sponsored by The Gunnison River Festival and the Upper Gunnison River Conservation District. Watch and listen as explorer Colt Maule shares how experiences throughout his exciting and adventurous life […]
LOVE THE LUPINES - 10:00am - 4pm Meet at the Saddle Ridge Cul-De-Sac *Please hike, bike or carpool to the workday start 4:00 pm BBQ Ska Brewing and Festivities/Giveaways Go to cbmba.org/events for all the event details (what to bring, how to plan)
Join us at the Crested Butte Library on Tuesday, June 6 at 6 pm for a Summer Wildflower Preview with local wildflower guide and author, Rick Reavis. Rick published, ÒRocky Mountain Wildflower Guide: Crested Butte, Colorado & beyondÓ as a resource to Crested Butte residents and visitors alike. This is a Field Guide Booklet intended […]
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The 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 […]
Join Colorado State Historian Dr. Duane Vandenbusche at the Gunnison Library for a photographic journey through the history of the Gunnison Country on Thursday, June 8 at 6 pm.
Join us for the 2nd annual Gunnison Valley Pride Picnic. This is a free family-friendly event. There will be live performances, free food...and lots of glitter. Get your rainbow on and come support Pride Month in the valley.
Join Mountain Roots & Trailhead Children's Museum for a fun filled day in the garden. We will create a community craft for the garden, plant seeds, listen to music, eat delicious food, and spend time with neighbors. All are welcome!
Join us at the Crested Butte Library on Tuesday, June 13 at 6 pm for a presentation by Dr. Suzanne Taylor, professor of physics and astronomy at Western Colorado University and Board President of the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Dr. Taylor will cover what to look for in the night sky, best places to observe stars […]
Get to know the monks. There will be a talk, guided meditation, and potluck at the Here and Now Center. Location: Here and Now Center, 115 S. Colorado Street, Gunnison (behind the Sherpa Cafe) Offered on a donation basis, any amount. All proceeds go to support the monastery in India.
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, June 15 at 5pm for June's Crafternoon! This month we'll be making essential oil diffusers with felt balls that you can hang in your car, office, house...you dream it! All supplies are provided and this event is free and open to the public.
Join us for a talk and discussion on world peace and unity of all religions at the Gunnison Congregational Church. Location: Gunnison Congregational Church, 317 N Main St, Gunnison. Suggested donation $15. All proceeds go to support the monastery in India.
Vajravidaran is a Buddha associated with purification and health. Physical and mental health is impacted by our karmic imprints. This ritual offers an opportunity to improve your health by purifying negative karma. The Vajravidaran ritual of purification and has three stages: the removal of negativities, the cleansing of subtle negative imprints, and protection from their […]
Join for the second season of this FREE music series in the IOOF Park in downtown Gunnison, Main Street and Virginia Avenue. Once a month during June, July, August and September. 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Open to all, bring a picnic and or plan to get a great food option from Taco Cat Taco […]
Music on the Mountain, Live! from Mt. Crested Butte is an 8 week live music series hosted Wednesday evenings at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area beginning June 21 through August 9, 2023. Music begins at 5:30 pm with a local opener and the main act hitting the stage […]
Join us for a leisurely bike ride on the rec path! We'll start out at the Kelsey Wright Building at the base area and learn about the great work that the Adaptive Sports Center does in the valley. We'll ride from there down the rec path and learn about surrounding conservation history from staff at […]
Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, June 24 from 10:30 AM - 12 PM for this year's Family Reading Rodeo. Saddle up for an extra-special story time featuring our very own Cattlewomen's Association! Make your own pool noodle pony, wrangle balloons, and design a cowboy/cowgirl bandana. If you're interested in this event […]
Please join us at the Crested Butte Library on Sunday, June 25 from 1:30-3 PM for this year's Family Reading Rodeo. Saddle up for an extra-special story time featuring our very own Cattlewomen's Association! Make your own pool noodle pony, wrangle balloons, and design a cowboy/cowgirl bandana. If you're interested in this event but unable […]
High Country Conservation Advocates offers their weekly hike series on Wednesdays throughout the summer. To see more of the places you love, visit hccacb.org for the hike schedule, signup info and other details.
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the CB Yoga Coop is excited to announce it's second year of Yoga in the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from June 28 through September 27, 2023 from 12 pm - 1 pm at the Mountain Wedding Garden Pavilion for a FREE community yoga class! Some […]
Music on the Mountain, Live! from Mt. Crested Butte is an 8 week live music series hosted Wednesday evenings at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area beginning June 21 through August 9, 2023. Music begins at 5:30 pm with a local opener and the main act hitting the stage […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, June 29 at 6 pm for an evening with local author, Shelley Read. ShelleyÕs novel, ÒGo As a RiverÓ was published in the U.S. on February 28, 2023, and in 20+ countries after that. She is excited to add her home community of Gunnison & Crested Butte […]
Harmels on the Taylor is kicking off 4th of July weekend with an early celebration on Saturday, July 1 from 12-4pm. Bring your friends and family for a barbecue lunch, lawn games and live music. This event is open to the public and not just guests of the resort; kids of all ages are welcome […]
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!
