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.
Celebrate the 50th Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race with a movie night! Get here anytime after 7:00 to register for the race on Sunday, March 17th. At 7:30, we'll be […]
For fourteen years, Crested Butte Film Festival has been showing the best in contemporary American and international cinema at our annual September festival, and we're excited to bring some of […]
Telemark skiing is NOT dead! This race has it all folks; anarchy, athleticism and tons of prizes. The Al Johnson Race is an uphill/downhill Telemark ski race steeped in local […]
This Spring Break, we're bringing the carefree, fun-loving, economy-stimulating spirit of Jerry's to Karaoke night! ? Karaoke nights are always FREE, but we ask that you consider buying concessions or […]
Join the Crested Butte Land Trust and Crested Butte Nordic Center for a free ski and breakfast at the yurt. Hear updates from both organizations and learn about the partnership […]
Is a bracelet as trusty as a glass slipper? Find out in this operatic telling of everyone's favorite princess story!
Come cheer on the Avalanche (or the Rangers) live on the big screen! Please no outside food, drink or alcohol! We ask that you support free events like this by […]
Chris Coady with KBUT hosts the Black Canyon Ramblers bluegrass band live on KBUT (90.3 FM Crested Butte / 88.7 FM Gunnison) on 28 March 2024, from 7pm to 9pm […]
The Toyota Aprs Ski Series presents the Black Canyon Ramblers bluegrass band on the Mini Airstream stage at the Mt Crested Butte base area on 29 March 2024 from 1:30pm […]
The 27th annual Winter Grand Traverse kicks off at midnight. Races will ski 40 miles through the night to Aspen. Send them off into the night at the Mt. Crested […]
The Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was conceived by Jan Runge in the 1990s. The race's genesis was partially based on the historical mail routes that connected the Colorado mining towns […]
Test your end of season endurance, Crested Butte Style! Grab 3 friends for a 4-person relay. Or take on the ultimate challenge of Solo Racer We will be serving hot […]
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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