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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.

Avalanche Awareness Night

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

Join the CBAC for our annual Avalanche Awareness Night! There will be forecaster presentations, giveaways, new CBAC swag and season stoke!

$5 – $10

Beacon Brush Up

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Join the CBAC and our avalanche forecasters for a day of brushing up on your avalanche rescue skills. Beacon drills and skills, rescue scenarios and shoveling and evacuation techniques. Field […]

Free

West African Dance Class

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

All levels West African Dance class with Mami Sayon Camara of Kissidugu Foundation. All levels and ages are welcome. Bring water, clothes easy to move in . Barefoot class. Jones, […]

$22

Santa Storytime!

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

Please join us at the Gunnison Library from 2-4 pm on Saturday, December 2 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. There […]

free

Sense of Place Gallery Reception

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

Join us for the opening reception of our Sense of Place show on December 8, 5-7pm to celebrate the participating artists. Featuring a robust bar menu and a chance to […]

Free

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

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

You may be familiar with the Nutcracker ballet, but do you know the actual story on which it's based? Firebird Theatre Co. presents The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, an […]

$5 – $10

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

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

You may be familiar with the Nutcracker ballet, but do you know the actual story on which it's based? Firebird Theatre Co. presents The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, an […]

$5 – $10

Colorado Brass Holiday Concert

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

A quintet from the Colorado Brass comes to CB on December 22 for some rousing holiday favorites! Bring the whole family to hear the bright sounds of the season echo […]

$35

New Year’s Eve w/ Easy Jim @ Tully’s, CB South

Tully's 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Celebrate New Year's Eve and the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at Tully's in Crested Butte South. The band will be performing an acoustic set at 7:30pm, then […]

$15 – $25

Jawbreaker

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

The 1999 classic film Jawbreaker is the second in the "Hell is a Teenage Girl" movie series at the Majestic Theater.

$5

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 […]

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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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