Events for April 26 – April 13 – Crested Butte + Gunnison

Federal lands comprise 85% of the Gunnison Valley. YOUR trails, rivers and public lands will be OPEN as the snow melts, but personnel cuts at the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Park Service mean all of us will need to keep stewardship top of mind this summer. Pack out all trash, and be extra careful with fire. Together, we can keep our backcountry beautiful!

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.

Super Saturday Storytime!

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 22 for Super Saturday Storytime. March's theme is T-Rex T-Party! Free & open to the public.

free

Jewelry Series: Strung Necklaces with Gemstones

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

Join Anette Akelson for a fun and creative jewelry-making class perfect for youth and families! In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to design and string a beautiful necklace using gemstones. Anette will guide you through selecting stones, arranging them, and stringing them to create a unique piece that you can take home and cherish. […]

$46.75 – $55

I Love You Because

Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

A modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Together they learn to love each other not despite their faults, but because of them.

$25

Jewelry Series: Strung Necklace With Gemstones

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

Join Anette Akelson for an engaging jewelry-making class! In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to design and string a beautiful necklace using gemstones. Anette will guide you through selecting stones, arranging them, and stringing them to create a unique piece that you can take home and enjoy. Whether you're a beginner or have some […]

$46.75 – $55

Gunnison Tough Songwriter Shuffle

Elevation Hotel and Spa 500 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

Gunnison Tough Songwriter Shuffle Series is an intimate concert experience featuring dynamic combinations of award winning and up and coming songwriters from Nashville, TN. These shows benefit Gunnison Tough's programs supporting cancer prevention, detection and individual support for those diagnosed in our community. This event features four powerhouse women who you won't want to miss. […]

$50 – $75

Blank

An experience in co-creation of a one of a kind play where the audience participate in the writing and performing of their unique creation in the moment.

$25

2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

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

Crested Butte Search and Rescue is hosting the 31st showing of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Join us on Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 for two different nights of outdoor adventure and mountain culture films. This is a fundraiser for Crested Butte Search and Rescue.

$25

Felix Cartal

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

Felix Cartal | Crested Butte Public House + Sleds & Kegs | March 22, 2025 Felix Cartal is a prolific producer and DJ that hails from Vancouver, Canada. His style is energetic and melodic, and his shows match. His resume is vast, including collabs with Kaskade, Elohim, and Daya, as well as remixes for The […]

$30

Souper Bowl

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

We are so excited to continue our tradition of the "Souper Bowl" Fundraiser, benefitting the GAC Clay Studio! Join us for Vintage Super Bowls and Halftime shows, soups, breads, Bowl Sale and Auction, and more! Here's how to get involved + be apart of this incredible fundraiser: Are you a potter? Donate or apply to […]

$15

Monday Night Magic

Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United States

Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]

Free

Trivia Nights at the Museum

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

Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March 2025. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge. Past themes include Geography, Famous Faces, Movies, Pop-Culture and more! Each round will have one question about Crested Butte […]

$10 – $40

Opera Colorado: Hansel and Gretel

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

Follow the trail of breadcrumbs to Opera Colorado's production of the beloved fairytale Hansel and Gretel. Stranded in the Magic Forest, things look "Grimm" indeed for Gretel and her brother Hansel. What follows is an enchanted odyssey through a magical forest and a house made of gingerbread. The pair encounters everything from a magical Sandman […]

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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