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 at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, August 1 at 6 pm for a presentation and discussion about backcountry waste management with local company PACT Outdoors. About PACT: PACT Outdoors creates award-winning all-in-one bathroom kits for outdoor adventures. Designed in Crested Butte, Colorado and tested in all environments, PACT Kits reinvent the backcountry […]
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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 Mami Sayon Camara for an all ages and abilities dance class on the festival grounds athletic field. Mami loves sharing movement and dance and provides classes that will are fun, engaging, and exciting. All are welcome! Class accompanied by live drumming. On the Arts Festival Entertainment Stage.
Join Etienne Tolno from Guinea, West Africa for an all age and ability drum class. Etienne is a joyful and kind teacher who is passionate about sharing the art of hand drumming. Come experience traditional African rhythms and the joy of making music! Everyone is welcome and drums will be provided. On the Arts Festival […]
Experience incredible African drum and dance performance! West African artists, Mami Sayon Camara and Etienne Tolno of the Kissidugu Foundation will be joined by long-time students of the African arts for a showcase of traditional Guinean rhythms and dance. Come and enjoy the dynamic and exciting percussion, choreography, songs, and more of Guinea, West Africa. […]
What could be better than this - a night under the stars, experiencing the transcendent music of David Bowie in the artistic and musical masterpiece, Moonage Daydream. That's right: camping chairs, sleeping bags and blankets at Crested Butte Community School celebrating the first night of the Crested Butte Arts Festival and this beautiful place we […]
Please join us on Saturday, August 5 at the Gunnison Library for a Community Rock & Fossil Day! The day includes: Presentation 10 AM Geology of Gunnison County - Dr. Rob Fillmore - WCU professor of geology Family Friendly Activities 11 AM - 1 PM open sessions Rock, mineral, and fossil identification: Bring your rock, […]
High Country Country Advocates presents guest speaker Ben Goldfarb - author of "Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter" at the HCCA Potluck, held on Sunday, August 27 at 5 PM at the depot, located at 716 Elk Avenue in Crested Butte. Info at HCCACB.org
This is an all day event you won't want to miss! Join us for an 6 mile out-and-back hike up to North Pole Basin with staff from the Land Trust and Wildflower Festival. Explore pristine spruce-fir forests, alpine meadows and cascading waterfalls of North Pole Basin while learning about the conservation history of the area […]
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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!
