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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.

Ani-Monday

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

Local anime expert, Jimmy Utley, brings you a classic anime film coupled with discussion! Join us at 7:30 pm on Monday night for a PG-13 anime movie, enhanced by Jimmy's knowledge and love of the genre! Ani-Monday is free and open to everyone.

free

Field Trip with Crested Butte Avalanche Center

Magic Meadows Yurt 1599-501 Peanut Lake Rd, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Learn about the great work being done on your conserved lands. Ski or snowshoe to the Magic Meadows Yurt and learn hands on from CBAC staff about the work they do keeping us safe in the backcountry. You'll receive a free Nordic day pass so you can explore world class cross country skiing. Email [email protected] […]

Free

Bring it On Movie Screening

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

To celebrate the release of Mean Girls : The Musical , we are bringing you a month of classic mean teen flicks. Curated by Crystal and Carrie, former difficult teenage girls, come catch one of your favorites or a movie you've never seen before! It's going to be so fetch. Jawbreaker (R) - Weds 1/10 […]

$5

Full Circle Film Screening

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

Faced with a traumatic injury that renders you permanently disabled; how would you reinvent yourself? Full Circle tells the story of Trevor Kennison and Barry Corbet's shared resiliency and refusal to let their passion for life be limited by Spinal Cord Injury. It is an unblinking examination of the challenges of Spinal Cord Injury, and […]

$14

Avalanche vs Capitals View Party

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

DOORS @ 7:00 PM | GAME @ 7:30 PM Come cheer on the Avalanche live on the big screen!

free

Pink in the Rink

Jorgensen Ice Rink 501 E Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States

PINK IN THE RINK WOMEN'S HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Every dollar we raise from this tournament goes to the Friends of Pink Program which is designated for financial assistance to individuals to assist with medical expenses, living expenses, travel expenses, house cleaning, lodging, etc. Since 2015, TETWP has granted $160,000.00 to individuals needing financial help while going […]

Varies

The Big Lebowski

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 a-plenty and a costume contest for anyone who owns a bowling shirt!

$5

History & Dinner at the Magic Meadows Yurt

Magic Meadows Yurt 1599-501 Peanut Lake Rd, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us for an evening at the Magic Meadows Yurt for dinner and a history presentation by our curator. Cross country ski or snowshoe to the yurt under the stars, where youÕll be treated on arrival to a beverage and appetizers. Get settled in and enjoy a 3-course dinner with the option to add a […]

$125 – $150

Ice Fishing Weekend Getaway

Blue Mesa Reservoir Gunnison, CO, United States

Have you ever wanted to ice fish Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water? Here's your chance! Join Gunnison guides Gabby, Ema, and Erin for a weekend-long ice fishing extravaganza on iconic Blue Mesa. It's a beautiful place to ice fish which features views of high-elevation mesas and mountains. Deer and elk are regularly […]

$425

Alley Loop Nordic Race

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Alley Loop is not your typical Nordic Marathon. It stands both as a premier American Birkebeiner Qualifying event, in addition to being Crested Butte's most outrageous costume party of the year! The course winds its way through snowy streets, alleyways and narrow bridges through the heart of downtown Crested Butte. You'll find yourself cheered […]

KIKKAN

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

Olympic Champion, Cancer Survivor, and Active Mom From her debut in Salt Lake City to a decisive sprint finish in Pyeongchang, Kikkan Randall defined her career through Olympic aspirations. Straight from her gold-medal performance to a cancer diagnosis, she barely had a chance to catch her breath before finding herself navigating life as a single […]

$25

Ice Fishing Weekend Getaway – Day 2

Blue Mesa Reservoir Gunnison, CO, United States

Have you ever wanted to ice fish Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado;s largest body of water? Here's your chance! Join Gunnison guides Gabby, Ema, and Erin for a weekend-long ice fishing extravaganza on iconic Blue Mesa. It's a beautiful place to ice fish which features views of high-elevation mesas and mountains. Deer and elk are regularly […]

$425

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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