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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.

Town of Crested Butte Block Party

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Grab a snack from Plantn' Tree food truck, enjoy music by Bruce Hayes, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and […]

Free

Michael Schmidt

Live Music 5 - 8 PM: For most of his life, Michael has sought to find music wherever he could find it. A fan of music first, he hopes to bring you what everyone craves from live music... a good time. With a growing interest in all sorts of music, his music styling ebb and […]

FREE

Free Music in the Garden

The museum is excited to bring back live music in the garden on Thursdays in August 2024. This is a free live music series brought to you by our generous sponsors, Gunnison Valley Music Association and Bill Peatross. August 1st - Billy Jeter w/ special guest Neil Gainous August 8th - Rachel Vanslyke August 15th […]

Free

B’nai Butte Benefit Concert

Congregation B'nai Butte invites you to the 2nd annual Benefit Concert: A Taste of the Chai (pronounced "hi") Life on August 1st! The night of dinner and music features Greg Schochet and Little America, with opening act Jordan Brandenburg. The event will take place at the Sweet Reunion Concert venue with a VIP experience and […]

$30

Adult Hip-Hop | Drop In

Are you ready to bring some serious heat to the dance floor? Join our Adult Hip-Hop Class and unleash your inner dancer! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking to try something new, our classes offer a fun, energetic environment for all skill levels.

$15

RMBL’s Douglass Distinguished Science Lecture

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

"I am awed by biodiversity. What processes allow many species to live together in the same locality? How are collections of diverse species assembled and how do they function"- Sharon Strauss, PhD. Sharon Strauss is an evolutionary ecologist and is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Evolution and Ecology at the University of California, Davis. She is […]

Free

Paint Your Own Pottery

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Pop in and pick a pre-made ceramic piece to paint and decorate! We'll take care of the rest and your piece will be available for pick-up within 2 weeks! Saturday, June 29th - Drop in between 10am and 12pm Prices vary depending on the piece you choose!

Varies

FREE MOVIE: Madagascar

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

Just smile and wave, Boys! The Majestic Theatre and GCSAPP are teaming up to bring you two free showings of classic animated film Madagascar. Join us at either 4:30 or 7:30 PM. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best […]

Free

52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival

Elk Avenue Crested Butte

The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!

Free

MTCB Annual Town Picnic

Join us for a family-friendly picnic and meet your neighbors! Bring a side dish that feeds eight people and Mt. CB will supply the rest! RSVP is required to attend. Call Event Coordinator, Rebecca Gagne at the Town Hall at (970) 349-6632, ext. 113 to RSVP.

FREE

A Bar Above

A Bar Above 620 Gothic Rd Suite C130, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Community Theater Fundraiser

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Dance. Drink. Donate. We invite you to party at The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre (CBMT) August 2nd, 7pm - 11pm featuring live music from the Lakewood Area Band. Please join us for an unforgettable night filled with music, theater, and generosity. Let us come together as a community to support your local historic theater focusing […]

$50

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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