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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.

Easy Jim, Live at Oktoberfest CB South

Red Mountain Park Teocalli Road, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Zuni Street Brewing presents Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead live at the 2023 Oktoberfest Celebration in CB South at Red Mountain Park on Saturday, September 30th at 6:30pm. Tickets and event information can be found at oktoberfest2023.com.

$20

OKTOBERFEST

Gunnison Bank and Trust 232 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States
FREE

Teton Gravity Research Film Premiere:

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Get ready, Gunnison! Teton Gravity Research is rolling into town for the winter kick-off celebration of the year. Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Friday, October 6 for the 28th annual ski and snowboard film "Legend Has It." Come early for prize giveaways from partners like Atomic, Volkl, YETI, Sierra Nevada, […]

free

MTCB Fall Festival

Join us on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 12 - 4 pm at the Ted Scheske Park and pavilion for the first annual Mt. Crested Butte Fall Festival and celebrate the beauty of our town as the seasons change! This is a free community event featuring live music from Mama Lingua, and free children's activities […]

FREE

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Interactive Screenin

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

The Center & Firebird Theater are proud to present an outrageously fun screening of the 1975 cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show! Featuring an interactive shadow cast starring some of Crested Butte's hottest talent, this night of absolute pleasure encourages unbridled audience participation-throws, costume contest, call-backs, dancing-dress up, get rowdy, and let's do the Time […]

$35

Easy Jim, Live at the Public House

Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs at the Public House in Crested Butte on Saturday, October 28th at 9pm. Halloween costumes are encouraged and tickets can be found at publichousecb.com.

$30

Small Works Show Reception

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Join us for the opening reception of our Small Works Show on November 10 from 5-7 pm. Celebrate the artists, enjoy a robust bar menu + shop for the holidays! Coinciding with the Makers Market!

Free

West African Dance Class

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

All levels West African Dance class with Mami Sayon Camara of Kissidugu Foundation. All levels and ages are welcome. Bring water, clothes easy to move in . Barefoot class. Jones, CB Center for the Arts. Drop in $22

$22

Wild West Murder Mystery at the Mallardi

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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 […]

$50 – $60

Santa Storytime!

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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.

free

History of Crested Butte Trivia Night

Kochevar's Saloon 127 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Calling all hobby historians and trivia buffs! Recruit your friends to join a team for a "History of Crested Butte" trivia night at Kochevar's, moderated by Chad Reich and hosted in collaboration with the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum. Learn more about Crested Butte's history and share what you value about Crested Butte's past.

Free

The Golden Gays: Thank YULE for Being a Friend

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Kick off your holiday season with the premiere musical drag tribute to The Golden Girls television show, all the way from NYC!

$25

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

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