CBMBA Kick-Off Party and Annual Meeting
Come hear about CBMBA events and projects for the upcoming summer and enjoy pizza, drinks, socializing and a look at the new CBMBA merchandise!
Explore events and things to do in Gunnison and Crested Butte, from weekend festivals and live music to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or planning a longer stay, there’s always something happening in the Gunnison Valley. Find events happening today, this weekend, and throughout the year across every season. Use this guide to plan your trip and make the most of your time in Gunnison and Crested Butte.
Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.
Come hear about CBMBA events and projects for the upcoming summer and enjoy pizza, drinks, socializing and a look at the new CBMBA merchandise!
Five powerful days rooted in Hip Hop culture for youth ages 6-17. This immersive experience introduces young creatives to the elements of Hip Hop through music, movement, lyric writing, and visual art. Participants will collaborate to create and perform in a live showcase while developing their own original book of songs, a custom wearable graffiti […]
Traditional dance lessons followed by live music. Visit https://events.humanitix.com/2026-pavillion-dance-series for details.
Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
Join our Conservation Ranger on an educational float down the Slate River. Starting at Aperture Boat Launch and ending in Skyland. There are limited spots available please RSVP at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1C2937zqD8OH5qPrIcuw4XCX50N-BKlaUW5W8Kf6xuLU/edit to attend. You must secure your own shuttle and floatation device. PDFs are required for all participants.
The Gunnison River Festival (GRF) is meant to promote awareness and celebration of local rivers as a priceless resource through river-themed recreation, arts and education. We endeavor to promote the diversity of recreational activities available either on or near rivers, to encourage the use of the County's Whitewater park for both residents and visitors, to […]
Calling all gravel bikers! Join us for a celebration of the new Gunnison Valley edition of the Gravel Adventure Field Guide on Saturday, June 13. Two group rides head out from downtown Gunnison in the morning, and the day culminates in a happy hour celebration at Goodday Bikes. Visit this website for more informatino about […]
Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the Crested Butte Community Yoga Co-op is excited to announce another summer of Yoga at the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from June 17 through September 16, 2026, from Noon to 1 pm in the Mountain Wedding Garden Pavilion for a FREE all-levels community yoga class! […]
Spend a summer evening in our courtyard creating functional and decorative ceramics-explore hand- building through mugs, berry bowls, wall pieces, and planters in these relaxed, skill-building workshops. Cost Per Each Workshop: Member $42 | Non-Member $50
Get your bike out and join the Crested Butte Land Trust and the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association for a ride on Lupine 1 and 2! Learn about the history of the trails and the collaboration that brought them to life from CBMBA's own Dave Ochs. Limited space please RSVP to this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_vdA30A7oPcQefjBgmQS6cWYXlpSQ9zljujS1ZxOR7s/edit to […]
On June 19 and 20, 2026, Crested Butte will be hosting its first-ever speed puzzling competition at the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Speed puzzling is a fast-growing competitive sport where competitors race to assemble a jigsaw puzzle the quickest. June 19 will have a tournament of Jigsaw Puzzle Chess (a quick one-on-one race), […]
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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