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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.

Firebird Theatre’s The Snow Queen

Firebird Theatre Co. 818 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Firebird's children's theatre series continues this November with The Snow Queen! Hans Christian Andersen's tale of friendship and magic gets a fresh Firebird adaptation with some modern humor and wacky […]

$5 – $10

Matchstick Showing: Calm Beneath Castles

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

Calm Beneath Castles is an awe-inspiring ski movie that delves into the heart, soul, and mind of skiers driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure and discovery. This epic film […]

$20

And Series:Boss Ross

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

Join Bob Ross on a painting adventure through an Autumn forest! Take home an original 11x17" acrylic painting made by you guided by our favorite denim clad artist. Saturday, November […]

$40

FREE Movie Night – Home Alone

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Free movie night at WCU Theater. Home Alone will have two show times at 5:30pm and 8pm.

FREE

Winter Solstice Floating Yoga to Bring in Light

Thrive Yoga Crested Butte 326 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Winter Solstice is a time to reconnect with the planet and embrace the return of light. Let's celebrate with a unique session of hammock yoga, reiki and sound healing. […]

$40

Public House: The Fretliners

Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

It is rare for there to exist a defining moment that changes the trajectory of four lives at once. But, clear as a lightning bolt in an open field, so […]

$40

Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

Free

Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

Free

Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

Free

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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