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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.

Historic Walking Tour

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

Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. We occasionally host themed walking tours that focus on […]

$25

Ceramic Seder Plates

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

Celebrate the season of renewal and creativity with our Easter-themed Egg Tray Making Ceramic Class! Join us for a festive workshop where you can craft your very own ceramic egg trays, just in time for Easter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned ceramic enthusiast, our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of […]

$60

March Crafternoon

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Thursday, March 21 for Crafternoon. For March's craft we will be making mod podge flower pots. Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions with different projects every month for teens and adults. All supplies and basic instructions are provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] Free & open to […]

free

FIG Live at The Billy Bar

Crested Butte based band, FIG, Live at the Billy Bar at Elevation Hotel. FIG consists of Gene James, Alex Fenlon, and Ian Scott. Playing an array of covers and originals in the genres of funk, blues, roots, and rock n roll. Everything from the Allman Brothers, The Meters, The Wood Brothers, to the Grateful Dead.

Wildlife Connections

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join the Gunnison Wildlife Association and guest speaker Dan Gates to discuss the overwhelming success of the North American Model of wildlife conservation and efforts to dismantle it, including a 2024 Ballot Initiative that would replace Colorado's time proven, science-based management of mountain lions and bobcats with ballot box biology.

FREE

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

ANNOUNCING the next production of our season to hit the stage: White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour. We will have five performances up-valley at The Mallardi Cabaret Theatre featuring Andrew Hadley (March 13th), Paul Edwards (March 14th), Mary Tuck (March 15th), Regina TaFoya (March 16th), and Cindy Petito (March 17th). And down-valley at Western […]

$25

Vandelux

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

Vandelux Ski Tour 2024 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 (Vancouver, Deland, Luxembourg) that helped shape his sound into what it is today. […]

$35

Public House Presents: The Thing

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

The Thing is BACK at Crested Butte Public House. If you missed their epic show in August now is your chance to see them again! The Thing is a four piece rock band out of Brooklyn, New York. Composed of Jack Bradley (guitar), Michael Carter (guitar), Lucas Ebeling (drums) and frontman Zane Acord (vocals, bass). […]

$30

Field Trip Breakfast and ski with CBLT and Nordic

Magic Meadows Yurt 1599-501 Peanut Lake Rd, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join the Crested Butte Land Trust and Crested Butte Nordic Center for a free ski and breakfast at the yurt. Hear updates from both organizations and learn about the partnership between Nordic skiers and land conservation. Enjoy a free Nordic day pass an explore world class trails afterwards!

Free

KWSB Spring Formal

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join us to celebrate spring in the valley! Each ticket includes dinner, 2 free drinks (for 21+), and for the first 130 people, a free KWSB glass! Formal dress is encouraged but not required. Tickets are $15 until March 8th! Go to KWSB.org or find us on Instagram @KWSB91.1 for more information!

$20

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

ANNOUNCING the next production of our season to hit the stage: White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour. We will have five performances up-valley at The Mallardi Cabaret Theatre featuring Andrew Hadley (March 13th), Paul Edwards (March 14th), Mary Tuck (March 15th), Regina TaFoya (March 16th), and Cindy Petito (March 17th). And down-valley at Western […]

$25

2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

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

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour and presenting partners Rab & Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Brought to you by the Crested Butte Search and Rescue Team, invites you to join us for the 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23, 2024 - 7 to 10pm. […]

$25

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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