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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.

Infamous Stringdusters Concert

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

The Infamous Stringdusters are a celebrated American progressive bluegrass band known for their virtuosic musicianship, innovative arrangements, and genre-blending style. The GRAMMY Award-winning Americana quintet--Andy Falco , Chris Pandolfi , […]

$45

Public House:Kyle Hollingsworth Band

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

Decades ago, Kyle Hollingsworth set out on a career in music. With a wealth of desire and an abundance of ability, Hollingsworth has established himself as a formidable and versatile […]

$35

Threads of Change

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

Gunnison writers, photographs and artists who participated in the Gunnison Valley Journal will offer short readings, punctuated with music and more! In the gallery, an exhibit on the changing nature […]

free

20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Calling all winter enthusiasts! High Country Conservation Advocates and the Winter Wildlands Alliance are bringing the 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival to the Western University Theater in Gunnison on January […]

Easy Jim, Live at Kochevar’s

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

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs live at Kochevar's in Crested Butte with special guest Willa Emmitt on Friday, January 17th at 7pm! Ticket information can be found […]

$20

2024 Marmot Awards Gala

Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre's annual awards gala THE GOLDEN MARMOT AWARDS will be a fun-filled review of 2024's productions and events. Who will we name Outstanding Actor and Actress? […]

FREE

Live Music – Dad Grass

Dad Grass is the project of Scott Stewart and Kevin Dougherty, the guitarists and vocalists of the well renowned Colorado bluegrass group Floodgate Operators. Expect everything from bluegrass traditionals to […]

Gunnison Valley Journal Celebration

Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Readings and music from Crested Butte artists who participated in the Gunnison Valley Journal.

free

Big Lebowski Night

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

Don your robes and get down to the Majestic for the 1998 cult classic Coen Brothers film - The Big LebowskiI! There will be White Russians aplenty and a costume […]

$5

10 Years Gone – Led Zeppelin Tribute

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

Join us as CBMBA & the Center present Ten Years Gone in celebration of the Fat Bike World Championship! 10 Years Gone is a Denver-based tribute band that brings the […]

AlpenPhunk: The Sugarman 3

Alpenphunk is where world-class music meets Crested Butte's vibrant mountain culture, creating an unforgettable weekend of sound, skiing and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. Neal Sugarman, a saxophonist from Newton, Massachusetts, began his […]

$75

Icebreakers Clown Show

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

Icebreakers "The Valley of Fools Clown" Troupe Show Friday, January 31st - Show 7:00 pm. Saturday, February 1st - Shows at 2:00 & 7:00 pm. Doors open 30 min prior […]

$12 – $20

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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