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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.

No One Asked You

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

Comedian and disrupter extraordinaire Lizz Winstead (co-creator of The Daily Show) and her team of activists crisscross the U.S. to support abortion clinic staff and bust stigma. Pop culture icons […]

$14

Après Jazz

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

Cap off a great day on the slopes or join us after work for some casual jazz in the Kinder-Padon Gallery at the Center for the Arts! On January 21, […]

Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Race

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each week is a different format and location, with races ranging […]

Baking Series

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

Join Ashley Dennis for a delicious baking class where you'll learn to create irresistible White Chocolate Cranberry Tarts! In this hands-on class, Ashley will guide you through the process of […]

$48

Big Lebowski Night

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

Don your robes and get down to the Majestic for the 1998 cult classic Coen Brothers film - The Big LebowskiI! There will be White Russians aplenty and a costume […]

$5

Fat Bike Worlds

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

The Borealis Fat Bike Worlds return to Crested Butte for the 10th anniversary January 24th-26th, 2025. Join us for a three day party, race and celebration!

$165

Boss Ross

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

Unleash your inner artist and join us for a delightful winter-themed Boss Ross painting class led by the talented Sarah Sharsmith. In this beginner-friendly session, you'll learn how to create […]

$45

10 Years Gone – Led Zeppelin Tribute

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

Join us as CBMBA & the Center present Ten Years Gone in celebration of the Fat Bike World Championship! 10 Years Gone is a Denver-based tribute band that brings the […]

A Taste of the Wild – Taste Testing Fair

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join CSU Extension and partners in the 3rd annual taste testing fair. Taste new recipes made by local hunters, guides, and those who have knowledge of cooking with various types […]

free

HeArt Work | The Art of Bukaty

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

Generously underwritten by the Blake Hawk Family and Gunnison Valley Health Foundation. Everything he has dreamed, everything he has felt, everything he has created - it all has led to […]

Free

The Clay Lab: Wheel Work

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

Join Kit Wijkowski for a hands-on pottery adventure! Kids will learn the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, shaping, and creating unique pieces to take home.Perfect for beginners or those […]

$120

AlpenPhunk: The Sugarman 3

Alpenphunk is where world-class music meets Crested Butte's vibrant mountain culture, creating an unforgettable weekend of sound, skiing and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. Neal Sugarman, a saxophonist from Newton, Massachusetts, began his […]

$75

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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