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.

  • Christmas Gift fair

    Local artists hand made crafts and custom made clay skincare & cosmetics

    Free
  • Winter ArtWalk

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Please join us on this special evening to meet the artists & support your local public galleries.

    Free
  • Vision Train Art Jam

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    2nd Thursdays | Jan. 8th, Feb. 12th, Mar. 12th, Apr. 9th, + May 14th | 5:00 - 8:00 PM Bring your own project and materials to join a supportive, collaborative space where we create together in real time! The Vision Train is an international creative community that has been gathering on the same Zoom call […]

    Free
  • RMBL Apres Science with Dr. David Inouye

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    This winter, RMBL is hosting Apres Science, a cozy series of living-room style talks that bring RMBL's science, research, education, and community together under one roof. These intimate gatherings offer a rare chance to hear directly from the scientists who shape our understanding of mountain ecosystems - and to connect with neighbors, friends, and fellow […]

    Free
  • Western Ski Weekend | Après-Ski Party

    Butte 66 10 Crested Butte Way, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Wrap up the ski day at our exciting Apres-Ski Party from 3:30 - 5:30 PM, hosted at Butte 66. Join us after a day on the slopes to relax, connect, and celebrate the Western spirit with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and live music! Open to all alumni, students, parents/family, faculty, staff and community!

    $10
  • Western Ski Weekend | Breakfast in the Backcountry

    Start your day with our Breakfast in the Backcountry. Check-in at the CB Nordic Center at 9 AM to pick up your trail pass and free rental gear. From there, you will take a scenic cross-country ski or snowshoe trek to CB Nordic's charming yurt. Enjoy delicious breakfast, mimosas and breathtaking views, with free rentals […]

    $10
  • PBS Frontline: Sick Around the World

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Curious about universal health care systems and how they work? This free film documents journalist and author T.R. Reid's firsthand experiences with other health care systems across the globe. He will lead a discussion following the film and we are very fortunate to have him visiting the Gunnison Valley.

    Free
  • Winter ArtWalk

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Please join us on this special evening to meet the artists & support your local public galleries.

    free
  • RMBL Reads

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us at RMBL 365 for a relaxed and engaging book club gathering alongside co-host Townie Books! RMBL Reads is dedicated to science, place, and the stories that shape our understanding of the environment. We'll come together to discuss this month's read, share insights, ask questions, and enjoy good conversation with fellow readers. Whether you've […]

    Free
  • RMBL Apres Science with Rosemary Carroll

    Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

    This winter, RMBL is hosting Apres Science, a cozy series of living-room style talks that bring RMBL's science, research, education, and community together under one roof. These intimate gatherings offer a rare chance to hear directly from the scientists who shape our understanding of mountain ecosystems - and to connect with neighbors, friends, and fellow […]

    Free
  • Resistance Fair!

    Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join Townie Books and Stix & Stones for a Resistance Fair! We'll be knitting "Melt the Ice" Hats, sharing resistance books recommendation, collaborating, commiserating, and taking action! Proceeds from finished hats as well as patterns will benefit MN Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC), and proceeds from book sales will benefit Juntos por Gunnison.

    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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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street