Grand Traverse Mountain Run
Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United StatesThe 11th annual Summer Grand Traverse kicks off with a 40-mile point-to-point trail run to Aspen. Runners start in Mt. Crested Butte at 6 a.m.
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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.
People’s Fair
Elk Avenue Crested Butte
Macbeth
The Depot 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesJoin us at the Crested Butte Depot August 24th, 25th, 31st, and Sept. 1st for a spectacle like you've never seen! Firebird's Macbeth will make use of animated projections, a fantastic set painted by local artists, lavish costumes and makeup, and yes, even swords that light up. Best of all, this production is absolutely FREE […]
Free
Live Music with Rodney Rice
Rodney Rice knows just how to capture the fleeting glimmers of an emotional moment in life and turn them into songs that evoke our own feelings of despair and hope, loss and love. Rice delivers his lyrics with a knowing nod and wink and a twinkle of the eye to the difficulties we encounter in […]
FREE
Elvis Has Left the Building
Step into the hilariously chaotic world of "Elvis Has Left the Building" directed by Michael Baim and starring Jack Gibbons & Barron Farnell. It's December 20, 1970, and the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, has mysteriously disappeared. With a sold-out Christmas show and no Elvis in sight, his manager, Colonel Parker, is in […]
$15 – $25
Grand Traverse Mountain Bike
Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United StatesThe 11th annual Summer Grand Traverse finishes with a 40-mile point-to-point mountain bike from Aspen back to Mt. Crested Butte.
Almont Resort
Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO
Elvis Has Left the Building
Step into the hilariously chaotic world of "Elvis Has Left the Building" directed by Michael Baim and starring Jack Gibbons & Barron Farnell. It's December 20, 1970, and the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, has mysteriously disappeared. With a sold-out Christmas show and no Elvis in sight, his manager, Colonel Parker, is in […]
$15 – $25
Macbeth
The Depot 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesJoin us at the Crested Butte Depot August 24th, 25th, 31st, and Sept. 1st for a spectacle like you've never seen! Firebird's Macbeth will make use of animated projections, a fantastic set painted by local artists, lavish costumes and makeup, and yes, even swords that light up. Best of all, this production is absolutely FREE […]
Free
The Hip Abduction
Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, COEvoking the ocean and guided by the spirit of travel, The Hip Abduction pilot a sonic expedition past genre barriers. The band is the moniker for singer/songwriter David New who writes and produces music in between travel excursions and touring. Live shows morph into a versatile musical ensemble consisting of Matt Poynter (drums), Chris Powers […]
$40
CBMBA Wednesday Workday
Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United StatesSponsored by KBUT Food Sponsored by Lively Life Location TBD Check CBMBA instagram/facebook for details!
Free
Gunnison Music Cruise
Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., GunnisonThe final music cruise of 2024 will feature The Expanding Minds Jazz Influence and Western's Steel Drum Band. Brought to you by Western Colorado Unviversity, the cruise will start on campus at 5:30, circle the university, and then finish at IOOF Park for a set by Western's Steel Drum band starting at around 7:00 p.m. […]
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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