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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.

Vandelux

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

Vandelux Ski Tour | Crested Butte Public House | Friday March 7 & Saturday March 8, 2025 Vandelux (Evan White) is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist from Vancouver, BC, now residing in San Francisco, CA. Evan brings a global perspective to his music, drawing his artist name from a peculiar composition of past city dwellings […]

$50

The Floozies

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

The Floozies bring the funk into the digital age with their electrifying blend of electronic beats and authentic grooves. Known for their sold-out shows and festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, and Red Rocks, this powerhouse duo guarantees a night of unforgettable music and energy!

An Evening With Keller Williams at Public House

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

An Evening with Keller Williams | Crested Butte Public House | March 15, 2025?? Musical Mad Scientist, Keller Williams, returns to Crested Butte in support of his new album "Deer". Keller is best known for his whimsical lyrics, guitar prowess and for creating samples on the fly in front of the audience, a technique called […]

$65

Après Jazz: Annie Booth

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

Cap off a great day on the slopes or join us after work for some casual jazz in the Kinder-Padon Gallery at the Center for the Arts! On March 18, we're thrilled to announce that jazz legend and educator Annie Booth will join us from the front range to tickle some ivories.

Robert Earl Keen

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

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Robert Earl Keen, the legendary singer-songwriter and Americana pioneer whose storytelling and dynamic performances have captivated audiences for over three decades. With 21 albums and countless accolades, Keen's authentic sound and onstage charisma make this a night you won't want to miss!

$75

Crested Butte Land Trust Open House

Crested Butte Land Trust 411 3rd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Crested Butte Land Trust recently moved offices! We are excited to invite you to an open house at our new location at 411 Third Street. This office space is just off Elk Ave on the second floor above Marchitelli's. Join us for drinks and light apps from 4 PM - 7 PM.

free

Big Richard

Big Richard | Crested Butte Public House | March 21, 2025 The world-class musicians in Big Richard initially convened in 2021 for a festival date. The quartet showed up to the one-off like it had been together for years, bursting with jaw-dropping virtuosity; playfully irreverent stage banter; stunning four-part harmony vocal interlace; imaginative arrangements; a […]

$40

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

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 […]

Ghost-Note

Ghostnote | Crested Butte Public House | March 29, 2025 GHOST-NOTE IS AN EXPLOSION OF SOUND. HEADED BY SNARKY PUPPY'S MULTI-GRAMMY-WINNING PERCUSSION DUO OF ROBERT "SPUT" SEARIGHT AND NATE WERTH, FEATURING AN EXPANSIVE ROSTER OF NEXT-LEVEL MUSICIANS - REPRESENTING MEMBERS OF PRINCE, SNOOP DOGG, ERYKAH BADU, HERBIE HANCOCK, KENDRICK LAMAR, MARCUS MILLER, TOTO, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, […]

$55

The Grand Traverse

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The legendary 40-mile backcountry ski race from Mt. CB to Aspen returns for the 27th annual edition. Registration opens December 1st at midnight. If you're not racing, join us at the CBMR base area to send racers off into the night!

$250

Beer Ski

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Test your end-of-season endurance, Crested Butte Style! Four laps, four beers. Register for the 4-person relay or take on the ultimate challenge and go it solo, or register for the 4-person relay.

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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