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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.

December Crafternoon:

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

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Thursday, December 21 for December Crafternoon. For December's craft we will be making marbled glass ornaments. Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions with different projects every month for teens and adults. All supplies and basic instructions are provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] Free & open to […]

free

Dashing Through the Snow

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

The event is December 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 21st, 22nd, 23rd. Thursday through Saturday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm.

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 through the halls.

$35

Humbug! An Improvised Christmas Carol

Queen of All Saints Parish Hall 401 Sopris Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Everyone knows Charles Dickens' holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Firebird Theatre will be performing a version that you have never seen before - because it will have never been done before! It's the Dickens story retold with audience suggestions and seat-of-the-pants improv. The show is directed by David Flora and stars Annie Flora, Gregory Haley, […]

$5 – $10

Humbug! An Improvised Christmas Carol

Queen of All Saints Parish Hall 401 Sopris Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Everyone knows Charles Dickens' holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Firebird Theatre will be performing a version that you have never seen before - because it will have never been done before! It's the Dickens story retold with audience suggestions and seat-of-the-pants improv. The show is directed by David Flora and stars Annie Flora, Gregory Haley, […]

$5 – $10

Oh Be Joyful Christmas Eve Services

Oh Be Joyful Church 625 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

On Sunday December 24, Oh Be Joyful Church will host three Christmas Eve services at 625 Maroon Avenue in Crested Butte, just one block from the 4-way Stop. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. Services will include congregational singing of traditional Christmas Carols, readings, and a reflections on the importance of the birth of […]

Free

Oh Be Joyful Christmas Eve Services

Oh Be Joyful Church 625 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

On Sunday December 24, Oh Be Joyful Church will host three Christmas Eve services at 625 Maroon Avenue in Crested Butte, just one block from the 4-way Stop. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. Services will include congregational singing of traditional Christmas Carols, readings, and a reflections on the importance of the birth of […]

Free

Oh Be Joyful Christmas Eve Services

Oh Be Joyful Church 625 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

On Sunday December 24, Oh Be Joyful Church will host three Christmas Eve services at 625 Maroon Avenue in Crested Butte, just one block from the 4-way Stop. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. Services will include congregational singing of traditional Christmas Carols, readings, and a reflections on the importance of the birth of […]

Free

Women’s Networking Night & Holiday Gift Exchange

Three Seasons 701 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us for our December Women's Networking Night and Holiday Gift Exchange! Join us Wednesday, December 27th from 5:30-7:30 for our Women's Networking Night and 7th Annual Holiday Gift Exchange! We'll be gathering at the Three Seasons in Mt. Crested Butte. Gift Exchange: If you'd like to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a […]

$5.00

Polka Party with Pete Dunda & Raffle Drawing

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us at the museum with Pete Dunda on the accordion to show off your best polka skills on December 28th from 5pm-7pm, festive outfits are encouraged! We will also be drawing winners for our Winter Raffle tonight at 7pm, and 6:30pm is your last chance to purchase tickets! During the mining days of Crested […]

FREE

Winter Art Walk

Redline Gallery 429 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte, experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artists and be inspired by these special Art Walk evenings.

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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