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.
Join us as we explore pubs and historic buildings in the town of Crested Butte for stories of the past while you enjoy libations. This pub crawl will feature storytellers Barbara Mason, Henrietta Raines, Kay & Donnie Cook, & Carol Connor sharing ghost stories in our community. We will be visiting The Red Room, Kochevar's, […]
Annual Trick or Treat in downtown Gunnison. North Main Street from Highway 50 to Ohio Avenue will be closed to traffic for family friendly trick ot treat festivities! Join the fun.
Kids Creating in Clay Saturday, November 4: Playful Pumpkins 12:00 - 2:00 pm | $45 Students will explore fun hand building and texture techniques to create a play pumpkin.
The Blister Speaker Series at Western Colorado University brings to the Gunnison Valley preeminent athletes, founders, authors, activists, filmmakers, and product designers who are shaping the outdoor industry. The Blister Speaker Series is the first ongoing, outdoor-industry speaker series at any college or university in the world. And Western Colorado University is a very fitting […]
Kids Creating in Clay Saturday, November 4: Playful Pumpkins 12:00 - 2:00 pm | $45 Students will explore fun hand building and texture techniques to create a play pumpkin.
Join us Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:30 PM at the Gunnison Elks Lodge for our GFALL Fundraiser and annual auction. The event will include a taco bar, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages, music, a face painter from 5-7pm, games, a temporary tattoo table for the kids, and auction tables with amazing donations made by […]
Cross-sector collaboration is essential to a successful energy evolution that effectively supports the quality of life and related products society demands and depends on while solving for critical issues such as affordability, accessibility, climate, sustainability, poverty, justice, and energy security. Western's first ever Energy Elevated Forum seeks to bring together students, faculty, government, communities, and […]
Join us for the opening reception of our Small Works Show on November 10 from 5-7 pm. Celebrate the artists, enjoy a robust bar menu + shop for the holidays! Coinciding with the Makers Market!
All active and inactive military are invited for breakfast at the CBCS Library beginning at 8AM this Veteran's Day. A song of gratitude will be performed by third graders at 8:30AM. All military personnel are then invited to parade through the hallways so that students can show their appreciation.
Sunday, November 12: Animal Cups 12:00 - 2:00 pm | $45 Students will create a fun and functional animal themed cup.
Our new Communication Arts/Film colleague, Julian Rubinstein, is a visiting filmmaker and author at Western Colorado University. His documentary, The Holly, was filmed over eight years in a gentrifying community in Denver and won several awards on the festival circuit. It is eligible for the Academy Award this year for Best Documentary. The film is […]
Pea Pod Servers Friday, November 17 | 6:00-9:00 | $65 Students will create a series of serving pieces by exploring various hand building and texturing techniques. Pieces will include playful pea pod servers, olive trays and dip dishes! All levels welcome.
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!
