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.
The free Music on the Mountain series returns this summer with The Record Company on Wednesday, June 25, 2025! Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Tyler Hansen will open at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the […]
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
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. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
Sharpen your skills in this dynamic figure drawing class with artist Karolina Szumilas. Work from a live nude model as you explore gesture, proportion, and expressive linework.
CB Friends of the Library wine tastings are back! The first of 2025 is June 26th. Tickets sell out quickly so get your tickets soon.
Free movie night at the Majestic Theater. Come watch Puss in Boots!
Join us on this special evening to meet your local artists! Look for the colorful Artwalk tonight flags at participating galleries!
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!
