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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.

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.

Light Play Group Show Opening Reception

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

Joanne Lefrak, Hanna Mae Bradbury, and Peggy Stenmark present their works surrounding the concept of how shadows and light play with one another through watercolors, glass etching, and cyanotypes.

Free

New Year’s Eve w/ Easy Jim @ Tully’s, CB South

Tully's 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Celebrate New Year's Eve and the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at Tully's in Crested Butte South. The band will be performing an acoustic set at 7:30pm, then two electric sets beginning at 9pm with a complimentary tequila toast at midnight. Tickets and information are at www.tullyscbsouth.com.

$15 – $25

NYE: Solid Gold ft. Mile High Soul Club

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

All of the glitz and glamor of Motown. Don't miss out on CB's hottest New Year's Eve celebration! Don your finest evening attire, and relive the golden age of soulful music with the Mile High Soul Club-spinning the best of Motown rhythm and soul from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

$55

Virtual History Series: The Gunnison Country

Online

Please join Duane Vandenbusche every Tuesday evening from 6:00pm-6:50pm beginning on January 2nd for his virtual learning series on the history of the Gunnison Country. Topics covered include Crested Butte, Gunnison, Lake City, Monarch, Railroads, Coal and Precious Metal Mining Camps, Water and the Black Canyon. All episodes will feature 20-25 historic photos of each […]

FREE

Drew Emmitt & Friends

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

Drew Emmitt & Friends is part of the SnowDance Concert Series at The Almont Resort. Born in Nashville, this musician and founder of the jam band, Leftover Salmon, moved to Boulder, CO, in 1973 and entered University of Colorado after graduating from high school. In 1984, he formed a bluegrass group, the Left Hand String […]

$25

Warming up from Within

Sanctuary Somatics 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us for an incredible in-person event at Sanctuary Somatics on South Main Street, Gunnison, CO, USA. This workshop is all about finding your inner warmth and embracing it. Together we will explore a vinyasa flow, guided meditation, sound healing, and reiki to ignite your inner fire and bring more vitality into your life. Our […]

$30.00

Live Theatre Reading: Henry and Ellen

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

Kick off 2024 with an intimate staged reading of Henry & Ellen, the powerful and moving love story of two of the greatest actors of all time. Starring Gunnison Valley's favorite theatre power couple, Steven Cole Hughes, Director of Theatre at Western Colorado University, and Heather Hughes, WCU Artist-in-Residence.

$25

CB South Frozen Toes Classic

Red Mountain Park Teocalli Road, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Get Ready for the CB South Frozen Toes Classic 3 vs 3 Outdoor Pond Hockey Tournament in Red Mountain Park. January 7th, 2024. Comp and Rec Divisions. Presented by Red Mt Liquors, King Systems and Zuni Street Brewing. Space is limited so register now at www.cbsouth.net or call 970 349 1162

$80

All in the Timing Auditions

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

Firebird Theatre Company is holding auditions for its production of All in the Timing and invites members of the community to try out. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 7th from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Queen of All Saints’ Parish Hall (403 Sopris Avenue) and on Wednesday, January 9th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in Room […]

Free

ONE Life Vision Board Workshop

Sunset Hall 349 Teocalli Rd, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

GVWN 2024 ONE Life Vision Board Workshop! Start the New Year off right! Design the life you want and stop, by default, creating more of what you don't want. In this workshop you will gain clarity and excitement for 2024 by connecting with your creativity and designing a beautiful vision board that allows you to […]

$30.00

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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