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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.

Santa Storytime!

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Please join us at the Crested Butte Library from 2-4 pm on Sunday, December 3 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. […]

free

History of Crested Butte Trivia Night

Kochevar's Saloon 127 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Calling all hobby historians and trivia buffs! Recruit your friends to join a team for a "History of Crested Butte" trivia night at Kochevar's, moderated by Chad Reich and hosted […]

Free

Blister Speaker Series

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Before this season, Courtney Dauwalter was already established as one of the greatest runners of all time. But this year, she accomplished the seemingly impossible by winning-in the span of […]

Santa Cookie Plates

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

Santa Cookie Plates Wednesday, December 6, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Get into the holiday spirit by crafting your own plate for Santa's cookies. In this festive workshop, students will have […]

$40 – $60

The Golden Gays: Thank YULE for Being a Friend

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

Kick off your holiday season with the premiere musical drag tribute to The Golden Girls television show, all the way from NYC!

$25

Holiday Tree Sale

Ace Hardware - Crested Butte 607 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Buy your tree and help the CBAC raise money! There will be several sizes to choose from. Sales December 8th from 12-7, December 9th from 12-7 and December 10th from […]

Tree Sales

Sense of Place Gallery Reception

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

Join us for the opening reception of our Sense of Place show on December 8, 5-7pm to celebrate the participating artists. Featuring a robust bar menu and a chance to […]

Free

Art21 Screening: “Friends & Strangers”

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

Join us for a free screening of "Friends & Strangers" from @art21's acclaimed PBS series, "Art in the Twenty-First Century," as part of the Art21 Screening Society.

Free

Mommy and Me Ornament Making

Wonderland Clayworks 133 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Saturday, December 9: Mommy and Me Ornament Making 12:00-2:00 pm | $35 Make memories with your little one by creating a keepsake in clay. We will explore textures and create […]

$35

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

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

You may be familiar with the Nutcracker ballet, but do you know the actual story on which it's based? Firebird Theatre Co. presents The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, an […]

$5 – $10

Whimsical Ornaments

Wonderland Clayworks 133 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Whimsical Ornaments Saturday | December 9 | 2:00-4:00 | $45 Create one of a kind whimsical ornaments for your holiday tree.

$45

Light Up The Night

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

This FREE family-friendly event features photos with Snow Queen & Santa, cookie decorating, arts & crafts by the Trailhead Children's Museum, a Dreidel spinning game, hot cocoa bar, face painting, […]

FREE

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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