The bridges on Hwy. 50 between Gunnison and Montrose are now OPEN 24/7. Learn more here.

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.

(hi)stories Open Mic Night

The Eldo 215 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us for an evening of Crested Butte Storytelling at the (hi)Stories of CB Open Mic Night. Presented by the Town of Crested Butte and hosted by Ben Eaton. 2 hours of CB-themed stories and performances. Come learn more about the Town's Historic Preservation Plan and share your thoughts on preservation. Thursday February 29th, from […]

Free

SonofaGunn 2024

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Everyone's favorite SonofaGunn is back this year with a mash-up of the famous board game Clue and the fan favorite 90's movie Clueless! Join us for a night of entertainment and non-stop laughter! This year's 34th annual performance will be at Taylor Auditorium at Western Colorado University and will return to the freshly remodeled GAC […]

Spafford:Spaffski 2024

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

Join us for a special 4 Night run with Spafford at the Public House in Crested Butte, CO February 29th-March 3rd 2024. Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It's a private language […]

$64

Whose SKI is it Anyway!?

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

Get ready for a weekend of laughter at Crested Butte Mountain Theatre's Improv Comedy Weekend! Join us on March 1st and 2nd at 7pm for "Whose SKI is it Anyway?" Save the date for an additional Apres Ski show on March 2nd at 4:30pm, where we will give away FREE PBR to anyone who was […]

$15

Easy Jim, Live at the Almont Resort

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Almont Resort on Friday, March 1st at 7:30pm. There will be special guest appearances by Owen Leslie on banjo and Matt Shugert on saxophone. Tickets and information can be found at www.thealmontresort.com.

$20 – $25

Chris Coady – Live Performance

Chris Coady performs live original and covered acoustic based Americana at the Billy Bar located in the Elevation Hotel, Mt. Crested Butte.

Free

Spafford:Spaffski 2024

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

Join us for a special 4 Night run with Spafford at the Public House in Crested Butte, CO February 29th-March 3rd 2024. Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It's a private language […]

$65

Bunny Planters

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Hop into creativity with our Bunny Planter Making Ceramic Class! This delightful workshop invites you to sculpt and design your very own charming bunny-shaped planters from clay. Whether you're a novice or an experienced ceramic enthusiast, our skilled instructors will guide you through the process of hand-building or wheel throwing to create adorable and functional […]

$40 – $60

Liberte

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

Come be transported and amazed at this original African Arts Theater show, LibertŽ, choreographed by world renown West African artist, Fara Tolno. LibertŽ is French for Freedom, and this dynamic show will tell a story of humanity through music, movement, multimedia and more. A full live orchestra of Western and traditional African instruments will accompany […]

Kissidugu Liberté Performance

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

Come be transported and amazed at this original African Arts Theater show, LibertŽ, choreographed by world renown West African artist, Fara Tolno. LibertŽ is French for Freedom, and this dynamic show will tell a story of humanity through music, movement, multimedia and more.

$35

Liberte

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

Come be transported and amazed at this original African Arts Theater show, LibertŽ, choreographed by world renown West African artist, Fara Tolno. LibertŽ is French for Freedom, and this dynamic show will tell a story of humanity through music, movement, multimedia and more. A full live orchestra of Western and traditional African instruments will accompany […]

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!

View Annual Events

Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

"*" indicates required fields

Sign Up To Receive Our Emails

Want to stay connected with Gunnison Crested Butte? Our free newsletters keep you in the know about everything Gunnison Valley.

Hidden
General Newsletter
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Site developed by Agency Tourism Marketing