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.
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 […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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!
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.
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 […]
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!
The Black Canyon Ramblers bring their traditional bluegrass and folk style to the Crested Butte Arts Festival stage on Elk Avenue from 1pm-3pm. Featuring Matt and Madeline Shugert on vocals, guitar and clawhammer banjo, Drew Murdza on mandolin, Brian Camp on standup bass and Jim Davidson on rhythm and fingerstyle guitar and vocals.
Please join us at the Crested Butte Library from 2-3pm on Saturday, August 3 for a Summer Songwriting Shindig to wrap up the 2024 Summer Reading Program! Musician Lizzy Plotkin will lead families in a songwriting excursion inspired by the nature surrounding the Old Rock Library. Families will be able to explore different instruments and […]
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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