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.
We're thrilled to offer another season of Learn to Skate free lessons. Our favorite thing in the world is helping people get out on snow to enjoy the magical world of nordic skiing, and we know that a little instruction is the best way to get you gliding and loving this sport as much as […]
The 37th annual Alley Loop marathon will take place on Saturday, February 1st. Join us for race distances for the whole family ranging from a kids' 1k fun race all the way up to 42k skate and classic races. Costumes are highly encouraged!
Join us for the first ever IRL Movie Club! The In Real Life (IRL) Movie Club is an in-person club where you can gather regularly, connect with your community, and explore trending topics through the lens of independent film. The Thinking Game takes you on a fascinating journey into the heart of DeepMind, one of […]
We're thrilled to offer another season of Learn to Skate free lessons. Our favorite thing in the world is helping people get out on snow to enjoy the magical world of nordic skiing, and we know that a little instruction is the best way to get you gliding and loving this sport as much as […]
Join us Feburary 6-8, 2025, for our annual Rail Jam, Mountaineers Day on the Mountain, Apres Ski Party and Breakfast in the Backcountry events. More details and registration coming soon...
In a two-part event, enjoy figure skating performances by WCU figure skating club skaters. Afterwords, the ice opens for a public skate with an obstacle course and bowling. Entry for the show is by donation and public skate is $5 if you own skates and $10 to rent skates. This fundraiser benefits figure skating in […]
We're thrilled to offer another season of Learn to Skate free lessons. Our favorite thing in the world is helping people get out on snow to enjoy the magical world of nordic skiing, and we know that a little instruction is the best way to get you gliding and loving this sport as much as […]
Crested Butte Film Festival, for the seventh year in a row presents two Oscar Nominated Short Film programs in Crested Butte. In each program, you'll see the five finalists in each category and one of them will win the Oscar at The Academy Awards on March 2nd. These are considered the best short films in […]
Give your kids a fun and fulfilling February break with immersion in an engaging and dynamic afternoon cultural arts camp! This camp will be targeted to ages 8-12 and will explore the art of storytelling through music, dance and stories on stage. Each day will include a variety of themes and music and movement classes […]
A backcountry ski race circumnavigating Gothic Mountain. Join us for the 23-mile competitive race starting at the Community School or the 17-mile recreational division starting at the Snodgrass Trailhead.
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!