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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.

Opera Colorado: Cinderella

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

Is a bracelet as trusty as a glass slipper? Find out in this operatic telling of everyone's favorite princess story!

$25

Trivia Tuesdays at the Museum

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

Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge. A pop-up bar serving drinks and eats will be open. Register your team to get a chance at winning prizes! […]

$20

Historic Walking Tour

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

Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. We occasionally host themed walking tours that focus on […]

$25

Ben, Kevin, and Tyler from Easy Jim

billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Ben, Kevin, and Tyler from Easy Jim play as a trio at the billy bar at the Elevation Hotel. Two long sets: 5-7pm and 8-10pm.

free

The New Mastersounds

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

The New Mastersounds live at the Public House! For over two decades, The New Mastersounds have maintained more than just a reputation of longevity. Instead, they've cultivated a rare balance of consistency, yet commitment to constantly evolving their sound. Forged out of the golden age of the modern funk and soul revival in 1999, the […]

$75

Mt Crested Butte Historic Pub Crawl

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join the Crested Butte Museum on Thursday, March 28th for a History Pub Crawl in Mt. Crested Butte! This Pub Crawl features local skiing superstars like Jill Matlock and Dusty Dyers, relaying their mountain experiences at three different establishments, Jos's, A Bar Above, and TBA. Tickets include a drink (your choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic) […]

$35 – $40

A Taste of the Wild – Taste Testing Fair

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

Hunting season is over and now you have all this great meat to cook. But are you tired of the same recipes you've cooked year after year? Join CSU Extension and others for an evening of tasting unique wild game dishes including elk, deer, rabbit, fish, and mountain lion! Also, learn new cooking techniques from […]

Free

LIVE: COLORADO AVALANCHE VS NEW YORK RANGERS

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

Come cheer on the Avalanche (or the Rangers) live on the big screen! Please no outside food, drink or alcohol! We ask that you support free events like this by buying concessions from the Majestic!

Free

Black Canyon Ramblers Live on KBUT

Chris Coady with KBUT hosts the Black Canyon Ramblers bluegrass band live on KBUT (90.3 FM Crested Butte / 88.7 FM Gunnison) on 28 March 2024, from 7pm to 9pm Mountain Time.

Free

Gunnison Valley Trivia Night

Double Shot Cyclery 222 North Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Test your knowledge of Gunnison Valley trivia with Coldharbour down at Double Shot Cyclery on March 28th from 7-9 PM with our MC of the night, Chris Nutgrass! $5 donations are encouraged to play but not required. All proceeds will support Coldharbour and our amazing host, Double Shot! The winning team will receive some Coldharbour […]

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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