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 Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing Dancing on July 2nd. Lessons begin at 6pm featuring basics and beyond of Western Swing Dancing and Waltzing. With Live Music for Dance by Lizzy Plotkin, Jenny Hill and Mike Facey from 7:30-9pm.
Tony's Speakeasy is an annual celebration and fundraiser commemorating the anniversary of making historic Tony's Conoco the museum's forever home. Our annual community celebration -historically known as the "Black and White Ball" - is taking a trip back in time. We're turning the clock back 100 years to bring you Tony's Speakeasy: A Black and […]
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 […]
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Join us for a free family-friendly concert and Independence Day celebration. Featuring live music, food and beverage offerings by CBMR, and children's activities! We'll finish the evening with an Independence Day fireworks show starting at dark. Gates open at 4:30 pm.
Jim Davidson returns to Garlic Mike's River Bar next to the Gunnison River and featuring Mike's classic River Bar fare. So come on out and listen to the mesemrizing sounds of the river in the background to Jim's old-school, traditional fingerstyle guitar and vocal renditions of the music of Willie Nelson, George Strait, Johnny Cash, […]
Over the past two decades, the United States has lost a quarter of butterflies. This includes loss of common species like monarchs and cabbage whites, and rare species on the verge of extinction. We know this from data accumulated by thousands of individuals, and not only scientists, who have done tens of thousands of surveys […]
The Gunnison County Farm Bureau is hosting a free pancake breakfast at Legion Park on July 4th. The breakfast will be held at the same time as the hot air balloon rally that morning. The breakfast will be 6 AM - 8 AM.
Romp Skis is firing up the grill and cracking open the good stuff with our friends at Long Drink after the legendary Crested Butte 4th of July Parade! Come hang, sip, and enjoy factory tours, cold drinks, and tasty bites with the Romp Skis crew.
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!
