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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.

The Sweaty Kids Film Festival

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

Throw away your deodorant - Sweaty Kids is back for its 6th installment! Sweaty Kids is a celebration of unprofessional local talent, artistically and athletically. Come watch a wide array of outdoor "edits" (mini-movies) representing the sportsperson's paradise that is the Gunnison Valley. Catch your favorite locals doing their thing on the big screen, while […]

$20

Feel It All Film Premiere

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

Feel It All chronicles professional skier Drew Petersen's journey from the depths of suicidal depression to finding purpose, strength, and resilience by setting a goal to run the Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon. Through blending the experience of skiing the highest 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado that surround the Leadville 100 course with the emotional, immersive story […]

Free

Community Heritage Day

Gunnison Pioneer Museum 803 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Dress in your favorite 1960's fashion and rock out to some music from the same era while we step back in time and celebrate the opening of our museum back in the fall of 1964!

Free!

Chris Coady Live Performance

Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Chris Coady performs live original Americana.

Free

Chris Coady Live at Crested Bucha

Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Chris Coady plays Live original Americana at Crested Bucha in Gunnison.

Free

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Chaski Quartet

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

The Chaski Quartet focuses on immersive concert experiences and innovative programming. Blending modern music with classical, these four dynamic players are committed to bringing excellent music to everyone, everywhere, from prisons to schools to our courtyard.

Free!

Jim Davidson Live at Gunnison Farmer’s Market

IOOF Park 206 North Main, Gunnison, Colorado

Jim Davidson plays live in IOOF Park next to the first Gunnison Farmer's Market of the season. Jim plays acoustic blues, folk, country and Americana in the fingerstyle tradition.

Free

Alpenglow: Easy Jim

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

Easy Jim is known for their exciting original improvisations, high energy performances, and attention to detail. No two shows are ever the same and it's always Easy Jim's mission to provide a visceral concert experience that pays tribute to one of the most infamous rock 'n' roll bands, The Grateful Dead.

Free

Butte Sessions

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

Immerse yourself in the creativity of local artists! Featuring emerging local bands, performers, painters, jewelers, and more, come celebrate Crested Butte's creative industries. All proceeds support the Crested Butte Creative District and local creative industry professionals.

$10 – $20

FREE MOVIE NIGHT: The Blues Brothers

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

After his release from prison, Jake (John Belushi) reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) -- collectively known as the "Blues Brothers." Jake's first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting […]

FREE

The Pavillion Dance Series

The Pavillion, built in 1921 as a dance hall, offers an authentic space to dance, rooted in the tradition of the Gunnison Valley. Over a century old, the floor of the Pavillion, built of maple meticulously laid by hand, is calling for the Dance to return. In the years that followed 1921, The Pavillion drew […]

Free

The Golden Games

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

Sophia Petrillo has gone missing! Your favorite pals and confidants Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose must travel down the road and back again across America to find her. The hip old grannies take you on a musical journey through The Golden Girls' favorite game shows! Put on your trivia caps because lucky audience members will become […]

$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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