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Art in the Park
Art in the Park
Vendors show and sell art work; sponsors use income from event to support scholarships for nontraditional students at Western Colorado State University
Free
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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.
Calendar of Events
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Field Trip with the CB Wildflower Festival
Field Trip with the CB Wildflower Festival
Join the Land Trust and our partners at the CB Wildflower Festival for a hike on Baxter's Gulch trail complete with flower identification and tips and tricks for photographing flowers using your cell phone. RSVPs are required at [email protected]. This is a moderate level, out and back hike. Trail info here.
free
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alpenglow: dragondeer
alpenglow: dragondeer
Denver band Dragondeer has conjured the rhythm spirits to concoct a blend of Psychedelic Blues, Retro Funk, Soul and Rock-n-Roll into a genre blur that's aim is to speak to souls and keep the body moving. Four good friends that brew a musical alchemy that is song centric with a proclivity to stretch things out […]
Free
Monday Night Magic
Monday Night Magic
Join us at Storyweaver Games for casual Monday Night Magic. Weather you are a local looking for a regular game or someone visiting just looking to find a game this Monday, we have you covered. Casual commander play is our thing this Monday night.
Free
2 events,
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Gunnison Music Cruise
Gunnison Music Cruise
Come on out for the second Resiliency Project music cruise of 2024, brought to you by Gunnison Valley Health! Featuring the music of Fuerza Cora Brasil Musical, the second show of the season will start at Jorgensen Ice Rink at 5:30 p.m. Follow the band as they cruise through town, ending at IOOF Park in […]
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Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Alison Nordt, Ph.D. "From JWST to Habitable Worlds: Technology Enabling Scientific Discovery"
Free
3 events,
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CB State of Mind Donation Day with EpicPromise
CB State of Mind Donation Day with EpicPromise
CB SOM has partnered with EpicPromise for a Donation Day on July 31st where donations up to $2,500 will be matched. CB State of Mind will be in attendance and MCing Music on the Mountain that evening put on by Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association. Come on out, dance, get some CB State […]
Free
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CBMBA Wednesday Workday
CBMBA Wednesday Workday
Sponsored by Crested Butte Mountain Runners Food Sponsored by Teocalli Tamale Location TBD Check CBMBA instagram/facebook for details!
Free
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Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
E.N Young has been a frontline soldier for Roots Reggae music his entire life, joining world music band Stranger in 2002 after having an eclectically musical childhood and former member of Tribal Seeds. Along his musical path, he has played onstage with many influential reggae artists including, Sister Nancy, Tamarama, Stranger, Slightly Stoopid, Clear Conscience, […]
3 events,
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Town of Crested Butte Block Party
Town of Crested Butte Block Party
This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Grab a snack from Plantn' Tree food truck, enjoy music by Bruce Hayes, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and […]
Free
Free Music in the Garden
Free Music in the Garden
The museum is excited to bring back live music in the garden on Thursdays in August 2024. This is a free live music series brought to you by our generous sponsors, Gunnison Valley Music Association and Bill Peatross. August 1st - Billy Jeter w/ special guest Neil Gainous August 8th - Rachel Vanslyke August 15th […]
Free
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RMBL’s Douglass Distinguished Science Lecture
RMBL’s Douglass Distinguished Science Lecture
"I am awed by biodiversity. What processes allow many species to live together in the same locality? How are collections of diverse species assembled and how do they function"- Sharon Strauss, PhD. Sharon Strauss is an evolutionary ecologist and is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Evolution and Ecology at the University of California, Davis. She is […]
Free
4 events,
FREE MOVIE: Madagascar
FREE MOVIE: Madagascar
Just smile and wave, Boys! The Majestic Theatre and GCSAPP are teaming up to bring you two free showings of classic animated film Madagascar. Join us at either 4:30 or 7:30 PM. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best […]
Free
52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!
Free
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MTCB Annual Town Picnic
MTCB Annual Town Picnic
Join us for a family-friendly picnic and meet your neighbors! Bring a side dish that feeds eight people and Mt. CB will supply the rest! RSVP is required to attend. Call Event Coordinator, Rebecca Gagne at the Town Hall at (970) 349-6632, ext. 113 to RSVP.
FREE
5 events,
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Middle Cement & Waterfall Cutoff Trail Run
Middle Cement & Waterfall Cutoff Trail Run
Climb Middle Cement Creek Trail, head up the valley on the new Middle Cement Creek Trail, climb up Waterfall Creek, return down valley on the Waterfall Cutoff Trail, descend The Wall & Middle Cement Creek back to the start. Distance is 11.7 miles (+2287'), all on single track trail. Meet at the parking area just […]
Free
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52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!
Free
3 events,
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park is a free community event that occurs every Sunday at 10 am in Rainbow Park. Each week CB Power Yoga hosts a beneficiary local non-profit, in which all proceeds are donated to for that day.
Free
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52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!
Free
2 events,
Coffee with Council
Coffee with Council
Share your feedback with elected officials by having coffee with a Council member.
Free
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alpenglow: sir woman
alpenglow: sir woman
Sir Woman, Austin Music Award's Best New Act of 2020, was primed to hit the road promoting its much-anticipated debut album Party City, when the world changed. With fewer reasons to celebrate, soul-singer Kelsey Wilson (Wild Child, Glorietta) ditched the party vibe she planned for her maiden, solo debut in favor of a more aptly […]
Free
3 events,
Coffee With The Mayor
Coffee With The Mayor
Do you have things you'd like to discuss with the Mayor of Mt. Crested Butte? Join us for some coffee and discussion on Tuesday, August 6 at 8 am at the Ted Scheske Town Park Pavilion (located right next to Town Hall).
Free
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Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Chamber Showcase
Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Chamber Showcase
Concertmaster Sean Claire and other Summer Classics musicians bring the music of the Appalachians to the Rockies in this outdoor classical and folk chamber music concert.
Free
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Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Daniel Drezner, "The Uncertain State of American Grand Strategy"
Free
2 events,
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Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
ALO is more than a band. It's a musical relationship that has endured for over two decades, with band members playing in numerous projects together and apart. Zach Gill (keys/vocals) toured the world with the band's college pal Jack Johnson; Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz (guitar/vocals) played shows with the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh; Steve Adams (bass/vocals) […]
Engage with Town Staff
Engage with Town Staff
Share your thoughts and ask questions about the Town's ongoing planning efforts at their outreach table.
Free
4 events,
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North Valley Pop up Pantry
North Valley Pop up Pantry
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 Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]
Free
Chamber Business After HOurs
Chamber Business After HOurs
Join for this FREE Gunnison Chamber of Commerce Community/Business After Hours hosted by Cimarron Wealth Management located at 1115 North Main Street, Gunnison and host Nu/Vista Federal Credit Union located at 205 Sydney Street, Gunnison, Thursday, August 8 from 5 to 7 pm. Walk in between the two hosts to network with and visit both! […]
FREE
1 event,
Sci-Fridays at the Majestic Theatre
Sci-Fridays at the Majestic Theatre
Curated by our very own Child of the Popcorn, Crystal Staggs, come unwind the second Friday of each month with a genuinely great science fiction film. This Sci-Friday we will be traveling to Antartica for a rated R 80s movie!
Free
6 events,
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Strawberry Trail Run
Strawberry Trail Run
From Brush Creek road run the Canal trail to Farris Creek trail. Climb Farris and then drop down to the intersection of Strawberry trail. Run Strawberry over to Brush Creek road then return to the start via Death Pass and the Canal trail. Distance is 9.8 miles (+1734') all on single track trail and dirt […]
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MTCB Pickin’ a Food Truck Competition & Festival
MTCB Pickin’ a Food Truck Competition & Festival
Join us for great food, live music, children's activities, and more. Competition judging punch cards and competing free bites will be first-come-first-serve and are limited-we recommend arriving early if you want to be a judge! There will be seven competing trucks this year: Southern Belle (2023 Champion), Vegan AF Box, From the Flames, Kitchen on […]
FREE
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1 event,
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alpenglow: karina rykman
alpenglow: karina rykman
Karina Rykman plays bass, sings, jumps around, and laughs a lot. In doing so, she has garnered rare attention and avid listenership. Straddling the worlds of jam rock and indie pop drenched in psychedelia, Karina's effervescent presence comes to life in musical form.
Free
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2 events,
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Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
Nestled deep in the beautiful Kootenay mountains of Western Canada lies the home of Moontricks, a duo whose timeless sound captures the essence of their rugged roots. Combining their love of folk, blues, and electronic music, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman are blazing their own trail, birthing an authentically raw and seductive sound infusing grassroots […]
Meet and Greet
Meet and Greet
Come and meet the candidates and ask your questions, share your concerns and comments.
5 events,
Town of Crested Butte Block Party
Town of Crested Butte Block Party
This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Grab a snack from the Vegan AF food truck, enjoy music by Rachel VanSlyke, kid's crafts, and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, […]
Free
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36th Annual Gunnison Car Show
36th Annual Gunnison Car Show
Annual Gunnison Car Club - Car Show taking place all weekend. First event: FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN Kick-off the weekend with cool cars taking over Main Street Gunnison with live music, delicious food and familiar faces. Re-connect with old friends, complete registration, and get excited for the fun weekend ahead. Main Street Gunnison will be […]
FREE
4 events,
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36th Annual Gunnison Car Show – Saturday
36th Annual Gunnison Car Show – Saturday
Saturday at the Car Show: The main event - The Gunnison Car Show at Jorgenson Park is a mainstay. Hundreds of cars will fill the park with the famous "W" Mountain serving as the perfect backdrop. Free to the public with live music, art show, poker run, and plenty of fun for every age. High […]
FREE
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CBMBA Work Weekend Overnight
CBMBA Work Weekend Overnight
Join CBMBA for a Work Weekend Overnight! Location TBD Check CBMBA instagram/facebook for details!
Free
Improv Workshop
Improv Workshop
Discover the joy of improvisation with our series of engaging workshops over the next four months! No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and creativity. Unleash your imagination, build confidence, and have fun! This is a great way to hang out with the theatre community in the valley. Come play with Subject to Change!
Free
2 events,
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Elk Mountains Backcountry Alliance (EMBA) Annual M
Elk Mountains Backcountry Alliance (EMBA) Annual M
Elk Mountains Backcountry Alliance (EMBA) Annual Meeting and Potluck August 18, 2024 - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Crested Butte Depot For Members, Supporters and Anyone interested in Human-Powered Recreation BBQ, Beverages, Music and Door Prizes Provided. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy a summer evening with friends and fellow Human-Powered enthusiasts.
Potluck
3 events,
Coffee with Council
Coffee with Council
Share your feedback with your elected officials by having coffee with a Council member.
Free
Affordable Housing Guidelines Study Session
Affordable Housing Guidelines Study Session
The Town is updating its Affordable Housing Guidelines, which govern the implementation of the Town's housing policies and procedures for the rental, purchase, and sale of deed restricted housing units. The current Guidelines were adopted in 2016 and are being updated to reflect the Town's new housing programs and incorporate best practices being implemented in […]
Free
1 event,
Gunnison Music Cruise
Gunnison Music Cruise
Join the Gunnison Resiliency Project for the third music cruise of summer 2024 featuring Alternative People. We'll meet up at Sanctuary Somatics between 5:30 and 6 p.m. and then cruise up to finish in the parking lot at Natural Grocers to close with a set at 7 p.m.. This concert is sponsored by Sanctuary Somatics […]
3 events,
Western Wednesdays at the Majestic
Western Wednesdays at the Majestic
Stop by the 3rd Wednesday of every month for a new Majestic tradition - Western Wednesdays! Each month, we'll be screening a classic cowboy flick for free! This month's Western is a PG rated classic western from the 60s featuring a remarkable friendship.
FREE
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Here for Good
Here for Good
Join us for our annual celebration of organizations doing vital, creative, educational, recreational, nurturing, and community-building work in the Gunnison Valley. We'll spotlight 2024 Community Grants awardees and celebrate the impact of the nonprofit sector as a whole. Connect with friends, neighbors, and colleagues as another busy summer starts to wind down. All community members […]
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Mid-Week on Main Street
Mid-Week on Main Street
Join for this FREE Music Series once a month in the IOOF Park in Gunnison - Main Street & Virginia Avenue. 5:30 pm start. Picnic in the park, relax and enjoy community gathering. Log Dawg Hot Dog Cart on hand for food service. 1880 Tapas & Spirits open for dinner or pick up your favorite […]
FREE
1 event,
North Valley Pop up Pantry
North Valley Pop up Pantry
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 Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]
Free
3 events,
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Field Trip with Adaptive Sports Center
Field Trip with Adaptive Sports Center
Join the Land Trust and our partners at Adaptive Sports Center for a bike demo. Location TBA.
free
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at the Public House
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at the Public House
Karl DensonÕs Tiny Universe electrifying the Public House Stage August 22 & August 23, 2024 KDTU has electrified audiences around the world for over 25 years from the fields of Naeba in Japan at the infamous Fuji Rock Festival to the hallowed stage of Madison Square Garden where they previously joined the Dave Matthews Band […]
$65
6 events,
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Lower Loop Trail Run
Lower Loop Trail Run
From the Town of Crested Butte to Woods Walk, Budd trail and Upper Lower Loop to Gunsight Pass road then Lower Lower Loop to Peanut Lake road and back to the start. Distance is 8.4 miles (+783') on single track trail, dirt roads and a short section of paved road. Meet at CORE Crested Butte, […]
Free
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GVAWL’s Annual Yard Sale
GVAWL’s Annual Yard Sale
Gunnison Valley Animal Welfares League's (GVAWL) annual yard sale will be held Saturday, August 24th, 2024 from 9am until 3pm at 508 N. 7th Street in Gunnison. This event was HUGE last year! Most items will be priced by donation but others will be pre-priced. All proceeds from this event will go to GVAWL and […]
Free
2 events,
Macbeth
Macbeth
Join us at the Crested Butte Depot August 24th, 25th, 31st, and Sept. 1st for a spectacle like you've never seen! Firebird's Macbeth will make use of animated projections, a fantastic set painted by local artists, lavish costumes and makeup, and yes, even swords that light up. Best of all, this production is absolutely FREE […]
Free
1 event,
Engage with Town Staff
Engage with Town Staff
Share your thoughts and ask about each of the Town's ongoing plans at their outreach table outside the Post Office.
Free
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Volleyball Crimson & Slate Intrasquad
Volleyball Crimson & Slate Intrasquad
Come get your first glimpses of the Western Colorado 2024 volleyball team as it splits into Crimson and Slate teams for a warm-up match to the regular season!
Free
2 events,
Macbeth
Macbeth
Join us at the Crested Butte Depot August 24th, 25th, 31st, and Sept. 1st for a spectacle like you've never seen! Firebird's Macbeth will make use of animated projections, a fantastic set painted by local artists, lavish costumes and makeup, and yes, even swords that light up. Best of all, this production is absolutely FREE […]
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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