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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.

52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

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!

Free

Yoga in the Park

Rainbow Park 300 8th St, Crested Butte

Yoga in the Park is a free community event that occurs every Sunday at 10 am in Rainbow Park. Each week CB Power Yoga hosts a beneficiary local non-profit, in which all proceeds are donated to for that day.

Free

52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

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!

Free

Sci-Fridays at the Majestic Theatre

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

Curated by our very own Child of the Popcorn, Crystal Staggs, come unwind the second Friday of each month with a genuinely great science fiction film. This Sci-Friday we will be traveling to Antartica for a rated R 80s movie!

Free

Live Music Sam Eberle

A Bar Above 620 Gothic Rd Suite C130, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Local Sam Eberle is playing live from 6-9 pm

GVWN Garlic Mike’s Float n’ Dine

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 […]

$120

Outerbike Crested Butte

Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

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, […]

$95 – $295

Improv Workshop

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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!

Free

Elvis Has Left the Building

Step into the hilariously chaotic world of "Elvis Has Left the Building" directed by Michael Baim and starring Jack Gibbons & Barron Farnell. It's December 20, 1970, and the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, has mysteriously disappeared. With a sold-out Christmas show and no Elvis in sight, his manager, Colonel Parker, is in […]

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Elvis Has Left the Building

Step into the hilariously chaotic world of "Elvis Has Left the Building" directed by Michael Baim and starring Jack Gibbons & Barron Farnell. It's December 20, 1970, and the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, has mysteriously disappeared. With a sold-out Christmas show and no Elvis in sight, his manager, Colonel Parker, is in […]

$15 – $25

Gunnison High Triathlon

The Gunnison High Triathlon is a fun family event, the adults will do a Sprint distance triathlon and kids will have age appropriate courses. The swim is held at the Gunnison Rec Center, bike course heads out on Ohio Creek Road County Road #730, and run concludes on the beautiful Van Tuyl Trail System. The […]

$30 – $140

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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