Explore events and things to do in Gunnison and Crested Butte, from weekend festivals and live music to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or planning a longer stay, there’s always something happening in the Gunnison Valley. Find events happening today, this weekend, and throughout the year across every season. Use this guide to plan your trip and make the most of your time in Gunnison and Crested Butte.
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Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, December 7 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. There will be cookies and cocoa as well as a candy cane craft! This event is free & open to the public.
Please join us at the Crested Butte Library at 1:30 pm on Sunday, December 8 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. There will be cookies and cocoa as well as a candy cane craft! This event is free & open to the public.
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, December 14 along with the Trailhead Children's Museum for an Engineering Challenge day! Drop in to try your hand at building challenges with the Trailhead Museum and Rigamajig, an engineering play kit! This special event will take place from 10am-2pm and is free and open to all […]
Join the ICELab for Coffee with Coworkers on December 17 at 8:30 a.m. This monthly networking event brings remote workers and entrepreneurs together to discuss recent challenges and wins. Enjoy free coffee and donuts while making connections!
Come join Firebird Theatre and celebrate the holidays with our performance of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"! It will be performed at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square on Mt. CB and the event is sponsored by the town of Mt. Crested Butte.
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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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