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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.

A Christmas Carol

Lodge at Mountaineer Square 620 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

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.

$25

A Christmas Carol

Lodge at Mountaineer Square 620 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

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.

$25

Mother Rock Gallery Reception

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

Join for a reception celebrating the artists! Featuring a robust bar menu as well as complimentary house wine or beer. Over time, the nickname "Mother Rock" has been used to describe the iconic peak that reaches out above the small town of Crested Butte. Coming together for this invitational group show, featured artists of Crested […]

Free

Public House: The Fretliners

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

It is rare for there to exist a defining moment that changes the trajectory of four lives at once. But, clear as a lightning bolt in an open field, so electric was the moment The Fretliners first played together around a single microphone in the Cloverlick banjo shop barn one fateful evening, they knew they […]

$40

The Fretliners

The Fretliners Winter Tour | Crested Butte Public House | December 27 & 28, 2024 It is rare for there to exist a defining moment that changes the trajectory of four lives at once. But, clear as a lightning bolt in an open field, so electric was the moment The Fretliners first played together around […]

$40

Holiday & New Year Skate Party

Jorgensen Ice Rink 501 E Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States

All ages Holiday/New Year Skate Party. Half price entry and rentals, food and drink specials, fire pit and free S'mores, fun ice games with prizes.

WARREN MILLER 75

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Warren Miller is back with this year's film celebrating their 75th year! Join us for 4 nights of giveaways and all the winter stoke you need. December 6th, 7th, 28th & 29th at 6:30 pm at The Majestic Theater. Get your tickets at https://www.cbfilmfest.org/events Sponsored by Crested Butte Dental.

$20

The Fretliners

The Fretliners Winter Tour | Crested Butte Public House | December 27 & 28, 2024 It is rare for there to exist a defining moment that changes the trajectory of four lives at once. But, clear as a lightning bolt in an open field, so electric was the moment The Fretliners first played together around […]

$40

Chanukah in Crested Butte

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

Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Crested Butte at Chabad's annual Chanukah Celebration. This event will begin outside the Crested Butte Museum with a 10-foot Menorah lighting and continue inside with live music, warm drinks, children's crafts, and delicious Kosher Latkes! Locals and tourists of all ages are welcome to join this free event and […]

FREE

WARREN MILLER 75

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Warren Miller is back with this year's film celebrating their 75th year! Join us for 4 nights of giveaways and all the winter stoke you need. December 6th, 7th, 28th & 29th at 6:30 pm at The Majestic Theater. Get your tickets at https://www.cbfilmfest.org/events Sponsored by Crested Butte Dental!

$20

FREE Majestic Movie Series

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us at the Majestic Theater in Crested Butte at 3:30pm on Saturday, November 14 for a FREE screening of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2015 | Rated PG | 1 hr, 56 min In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal […]

free

NYE with Clay Street Unit

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Join us for an intimate evening with Clay Street Unit! Selling out popular front range venues and climbing the ranks in the new Americana scene, Clay Street Unit promises a good party! Forming in early 2021, the band just recently released their first EP and is working on developing and pushing their own unique sound, […]

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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