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.
We're thrilled to offer another season of Learn to Skate free lessons. Our favorite thing in the world is helping people get out on snow to enjoy the magical world […]
Join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Wednesday, February 5 for an Author Talk with Zak Podmore. In his new book Life After Dead Pool, journalist Zak Podmore […]
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha […]
Award-winning journalist Zak Podmore explores the challenges facing the Colorado River and its dying reservoirs in Life After Dead Pool, blending science and storytelling to reframe the river's future with […]
Join us Feburary 6-8, 2025, for our annual Rail Jam, Mountaineers Day on the Mountain, Apres Ski Party and Breakfast in the Backcountry events. More details and registration coming soon...
Here for a short February visit, Rachel VanSlyke will be accompanied by some of this valley's top talent. VanSlyke's unique combination of accessible, highly listenable tunes with no-holds-barred lyrics and […]
Chris Coady live at the Billy Bar inside the Elevation Hotel Mt. Crested Butte
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 […]
Crackpots, Crackshots & A Cannibal A Readers Theatre Play February 7 & 8. Doors open at 6:30, Curtain 7:00 pm. The Wild West was mine-crazy in 1880. In the Spring […]
Easy Jim | Crested Butte Public House | February 7, 2025 Settle back easy, Jim..." The words of Robert Hunter in the song "Althea" seemed to fit the mold of […]
Hip, hip, hooray, it's Curecanti's 60th Birthday! Join us at 11:30 am on Saturday, February 8 at the Gunnison Library to learn about what makes our backyard National Recreation Area […]
In a two-part event, enjoy figure skating performances by WCU figure skating club skaters. Afterwords, the ice opens for a public skate with an obstacle course and bowling. Entry for […]
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!
