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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.

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

Gunnison Valentine Makers Market

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Shop unique handcrafted items from local artists, bakers, makers and farmers to find the perfect gift for your Valentine's sweetheart! Plus enjoy lunch and other concessions. Application is now open if you are a maker and would like to join our markets. Email: [email protected] for the application. Follow us on Instagram @celebratemakersmarkets to catch previews […]

Free

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1

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

Sponsored by GCAPP | Free! Saturday February 10th | 4:30 & 7:30 PM Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, a deadly race around […]

Free

42nd Annual Wall to Wall Party Ft. The Magic Beans

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

Please join us for the 42nd annual Crested Butte Ski Patrol Wall to Wall Fundraiser. We are excited to announce that the 2024 event will be held at the Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 10! Joined by a very special musical guest THE MAGIC BEANS! Check them out at www.magicbeansmusic.com. Will we be […]

Jack’s Karaoke Night

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

Get ready to belt it out, or sit back and enjoy the best bad singers of the Butte.

Free

Jimmy & Steve Ray Vaughn (Brothers in blues)

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

The story of brothers Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Jimmie and Stevie went from a small, post-war house in Oak Cliff, Texas to becoming rock and roll legends, selling millions of records and playing alongside the likes of David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jackson Browne, Carlos Santana and more.

$15

2024 Live Action Oscar Shorts

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

Presenting the 2024 Oscar-nominated live action short films. Nominations will be announced January 23, 2024.

$17

Brett Dennen

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

Brett Dennen's endearing and adventurous Lift Series is back this winter. In its seventh year, the annual tour is set against the backdrop of Brett's favorite, and the country's best, ski towns.

$45

Gothic Mountain Tour

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

Test your skills in this ski race circumnavigating Gothic Mountain. Join the competitive or recreational races with a finish line party at the Magic Meadows Yurt.

African Drum Class

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

All level drum class with amazing master drummers from Guinea, West Africa. Drums provided for student use and all are welcome!

$20

Adult Afro-fusion Dance

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

World renown artist Fara Tolno will teach an exciting and energetic all level class combining traditional African, Afro-fusion, and African diaspora movements to incredible Afropop beats and music. Come feel free and have fun! Everyone welcome. Wear comfortable clothes that allow for full range of movement.

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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