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.
Hartman Castle Preservation Corporation is a newly formed nonprofit whose purpose is to fundraise, purchase, and restore the Hartman Castle. There are multiple ways for the community to be involved: fundraising, working on the Castle buildings and grounds, and volunteering on committees and at the site. Once restored, the Castle will serve as a community […]
Join us at the museum from 4pm & 5pm on Monday, October 30th for ghost stories of Crested Butte. This event is family friendly, but youngsters should be comfortable with spooky stories. We will provide light snacks and warm non-alcoholic refreshments for attendees. Please register to ensure your spot. Registration is a suggested donation of […]
Annual Trick or Treat in downtown Gunnison. North Main Street from Highway 50 to Ohio Avenue will be closed to traffic for family friendly trick ot treat festivities! Join the fun.
The Blister Speaker Series at Western Colorado University brings to the Gunnison Valley preeminent athletes, founders, authors, activists, filmmakers, and product designers who are shaping the outdoor industry. The Blister Speaker Series is the first ongoing, outdoor-industry speaker series at any college or university in the world. And Western Colorado University is a very fitting […]
Cross-sector collaboration is essential to a successful energy evolution that effectively supports the quality of life and related products society demands and depends on while solving for critical issues such as affordability, accessibility, climate, sustainability, poverty, justice, and energy security. Western's first ever Energy Elevated Forum seeks to bring together students, faculty, government, communities, and […]
All active and inactive military are invited for breakfast at the CBCS Library beginning at 8AM this Veteran's Day. A song of gratitude will be performed by third graders at 8:30AM. All military personnel are then invited to parade through the hallways so that students can show their appreciation.
Join at the Gunnison Library on every third Wednesday of the month for an all-new library offering: Mindful Meditation with instructor Jenny Ward. In recent years, mindfulness meditation has gained popularity for its many benefits including reducing stress and anxiety, promoting emotional health, and allowing for more ease and peace within oneself and in relationship […]
Annual kick off to the Gunnison Holiday season. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the lighting of the community tree. Santa lights the tree at 6:30pm. If you would like to display your organization, business on the street for the event call the chamber at 970 641 1501. Join in the Holiday festivities! […]
Join the CBAC and our avalanche forecasters for a day of brushing up on your avalanche rescue skills. Beacon drills and skills, rescue scenarios and shoveling and evacuation techniques. Field skills practice from 9-2 with the afterparty from 3-5.
Please join us at the Gunnison Library from 2-4 pm on Saturday, December 2 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. There will be cookies and cocoa as well as a candy cane craft! This event is free & open to the public.
Saddle up and step back in time to the rugged and mysterious Wild West! Join us for an unforgettable evening of intrigue and suspense with the Crested Butte Museum and The Crested Butte Mountain TheatreÕs Wild West Murder Mystery. ItÕs an event thatÕs sure to leave you guessing ÔwhodunitÕ until the very end! We invite […]
Please join us at the Crested Butte Library from 2-4 pm on Sunday, December 3 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. There will be cookies and cocoa as well as a candy cane craft! This event is free & open to the public.
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!
