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 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was conceived by Jan Runge in the 1990s. The race's genesis was partially based on the historical mail routes that connected the Colorado mining towns of Crested Butte and Aspen in the 1880s. It also drew inspiration from the Patrouille des Glaciers, a point-to-point ski race in Switzerland which Runge […]
Celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the best bad movie ever - The Room! THE ROOM centers on Johnny (writer/director Tommy Wiseau), a man who has it all; great friends, a good job, and a gorgeous fiance named Lisa. But Lisa's innocent act masks the fact that she's looking to bring Johnny down, and her […]
It's Deadhead Ed's end-of-season party at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts! This event is a benefit for the CB Community School Enrichment Program.
Celebrate a great ski season with Easy Jim at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts for Deadhead Ed's End of Season Party on Thursday, April 4th at 8pm. All proceeds from this event benefit the Crested Butte Community School Enrichment Program. Tickets and more information can be found at www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Come watch amazing colorful and sometimes loud demonstrations with some fun activities afterward. Some loud some colorful! Many people are talking about the Western Chemistry club and their chemistry show. It never disappointments for all ages. Amazing tricks using chemistry, math, physics and even geology this year. That's right. Geology too. You may be asking […]
Join us for the opening reception of Where are they now? to celebrate the participating artist. Featuring a robust bar menu and a chance to mingle with the artist.
Please join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, April 5 for a free movie night. To send off winter in style, we'll be screening the 1969 film "The Last of the Ski Bums". Retro attire is encouraged! Snacks and refreshments provided. Free & Open to the Public.
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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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