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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.

Family African Arts Night

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Family friendly night of fun! Join visiting West African artists for an interactive drum class (drums provided), performance and cultural dialogue exchange. All are welcome. Free event to families, residents, […]

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2024

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

The Women's Adventure Film Tour (WAFT) returns for its eighth year, celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventures. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled showcase of courage and triumph that will […]

$15

Al Johnson Telemark Movie Night

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

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 […]

Free

Best of CBFF 2023 Shorts

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

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 […]

$15

Al Johnson Uphill/Downhill Telemark Race

Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

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 […]

$50.00

JACK’S JERRY-OKE ?KARAOKE NIGHT

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

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 […]

Free

Field Trip Breakfast and ski with CBLT and Nordic

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

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 […]

Free

Opera Colorado: Cinderella

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

Is a bracelet as trusty as a glass slipper? Find out in this operatic telling of everyone's favorite princess story!

$25

LIVE: COLORADO AVALANCHE VS NEW YORK RANGERS

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

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 […]

Free

Black Canyon Ramblers Live on KBUT

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 […]

Free

Winter Grand Traverse

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

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 […]

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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