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.
Family friendly night of fun! Join visiting West African artists for an interactive drum class (drums provided), performance and cultural dialogue exchange. All are welcome. Free event to families, residents, and visitors of the Gunnison Valley.
For fourteen years, Crested Butte Film Festival has been showing the best in contemporary American and international cinema at our annual September festival, and we're excited to bring some of those films to you this spring! The "Best Of CBFF 2023" is a PG-13, 86 minute program of short documentary and live action films. You'll […]
Telemark skiing is NOT dead! This race has it all folks; anarchy, athleticism and tons of prizes. The Al Johnson Race is an uphill/downhill Telemark ski race steeped in local history, celebrating the legacy of the infamous 19th century postman, Al Johnson. Racers skin up 600ft and descend 1,200ft through the famed Extreme Limits terrain […]
Movie night! Please join us at 5:30 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, March 29 for the next installment of the Page to Screen Series at the library. These FREE movie screenings are a celebration of books that have inspired on-screen adaptations. For March we will be screening DUNE, originally written by Frank Herbert […]
Celebrate a great ski season with Easy Jim at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts for Deadhead Ed's End of Season Party on Thursday, April 4th at 8pm. All proceeds from this event benefit the Crested Butte Community School Enrichment Program. Tickets and more information can be found at www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Come watch amazing colorful and sometimes loud demonstrations with some fun activities afterward. Some loud some colorful! Many people are talking about the Western Chemistry club and their chemistry show. It never disappointments for all ages. Amazing tricks using chemistry, math, physics and even geology this year. That's right. Geology too. You may be asking […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 9 AM on every 2nd Monday of the month for free yoga classes. Instructor Sarah Steffens will lead participants in a gentle, all-levels flow. Mats provided, please bring your own props and water. Free and open to all.
TEENS! Join us at 3pm on Wednesday, April 10 at the Gunnison Library for an 80s Murder Mystery themed Escape Room! The year is 1985. A new arcade has opened in town and everyone is there for the opening day. Yet, as the ribbon is cut, someone winds up dead. It is up to you […]
Do you miss your favorite Firebrand Soups? Our Series this month highlights Hungarian Mushroom + Vegan Mushroom Learn from the legend herself, Heidi Magnus, how to make your favorite Firebrand Soups. The soup in this series is the iconic Hungarian Mushroom + Vegan Mushroom | April 20th | 3pm-5pm Location: GAC Cafe Gallery. Please enter […]
Join us for our April Women's Networking Night ! Join us Wednesday, April 24th from 5:30-7:30 at the Gunnison River Fly Shop for our Women's Networking Night! The Gunnison River Fly Shop is known for its wide variety of flies and fly fishing gear. At the beginning of 2021 the shop was purchased by Dave […]
Enjoy a midday break with Lunchtime Restorative Yoga. This class is the perfect way to give your mind and body a little extra care during your workweek. Candy Carson is an Iyengar Yoga Instructor, she has taught yoga since 1993. All levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat + straps + blanket. Additional props […]
Is your kid obsessed with Minecraft? Let them take their creativity off the screen and make art based on their favorite game! Ages 6 - 17.
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!
