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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.

Farm and Garden Poetry Slam

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Welcome to the Farm and Garden Poetry Slam, where the beauty of nature meets the power of spoken word! Join us for an evening celebrating the rhythms of the earth and the creativity of our community. Whether you're an avid poet or simply appreciate the art of storytelling, this is your opportunity to share your […]

Donation

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

ANNOUNCING the next production of our season to hit the stage: White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour. We will have five performances up-valley at The Mallardi Cabaret Theatre featuring Andrew Hadley (March 13th), Paul Edwards (March 14th), Mary Tuck (March 15th), Regina TaFoya (March 16th), and Cindy Petito (March 17th). And down-valley at Western […]

$25

2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

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

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour and presenting partners Rab & Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Brought to you by the Crested Butte Search and Rescue Team, invites you to join us for the 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23, 2024 - 7 to 10pm. […]

$25

Public House Presents: Rainbow Girls

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

Public House Presents: Rainbow Girls! Rainbow Girls: "A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart."

$35

MOVE THE BUTTE VIDEO SHOWINGS

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

Come catch this year's Move the Butte show on the big screen! Seats are first come first serve!

Free

Hartman Castle Presentation

A night of information, including slides, about the historic Hartman Castle in Gunnison and the efforts to restore and use it as a community event space. Free desserts, cash bar

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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

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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