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.
Come and participate in a unique two-day workshop/retreat focusing on Wilderness First Aid & Survival! July 27th & 28th We're thrilled to present this course ensuring you're well-prepared for your summertime wilderness adventures. Accidents happen, and encountering someone else in distress is always a possibility. Acquiring fundamental first aid and survival skills is essential to […]
Join the Land Trust and our partners at the CB Wildflower Festival for a hike on Baxter's Gulch trail complete with flower identification and tips and tricks for photographing flowers using your cell phone. RSVPs are required at [email protected]. This is a moderate level, out and back hike. Trail info here.
Did you know local wildflowers can easily be choked out by invasive weeds? Help volunteers and staff at the Land Trust and the Wildflower Festival give our floral friends some breathing room! Don your gloves, grab your water bottle, and join us for an afternoon of community engagement as we strategically remove the invasive weeds […]
The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!
The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!
The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!
Join us for a Float n' Dine from Three Rivers to Garlic Mike's! Enjoy the area's only dinner cruise - Rocky Mountain style! We'll be starting out at Three Rivers Resort and enjoy a scenic float trip on the Gunnison River to Garlic Mike's Restaurant. Then we'll dine on a delicious Italian dinner! You will […]
Enjoy lift-served and XC mountain biking at beautiful Crested Butte Mountain Resort to test out a new mountain bike. There are three tiers of tickets. Full Demo gets you lift tickets, unlimited bike demos, meals, access to vendors, trails, prizes and contests. BYOB (bring your own bike) gets you lift tickets, meals, access to vendors, […]
Discover the joy of improvisation with our series of engaging workshops over the next four months! No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and creativity. Unleash your imagination, build confidence, and have fun! This is a great way to hang out with the theatre community in the valley. Come play with Subject to Change!
Join the Land Trust and our partners at Adaptive Sports Center for a bike demo. Location TBA.
Ladies Fly Casting Class Come learn to fly fish with the ladies of the Gunnison Valley! We welcome back David Cowden and John Kesler of The Gunnison River Fly Shop & Elevation Angling, along with lead instructor and guide Ralph Pike, for this great class on fly casting. Learn the basics from the equipment used […]
The 11th annual Summer Grand Traverse kicks off with a 40-mile point-to-point trail run to Aspen. Runners start in Mt. Crested Butte at 6 a.m.
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!
