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.
A backcountry ski race circumnavigating Gothic Mountain. Join us for the 23-mile competitive race starting at the Community School or the 17-mile recreational division starting at the Snodgrass Trailhead.
Spafford | Spaffski 2025 | Crested Butte Public House | February 27 - March 2, 2025 Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints […]
Spafford | Spaffski 2025 | Crested Butte Public House | February 27 - March 2, 2025 Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints […]
Spafford | Spaffski 2025 | Crested Butte Public House | February 27 - March 2, 2025 Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints […]
Spafford | Spaffski 2025 | Crested Butte Public House | February 27 - March 2, 2025 Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints […]
The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each week is a different format and location, with races ranging […]
Cap off a great day on the slopes or join us after work for some casual jazz in the Kinder-Padon Gallery at the Center for the Arts! On March 18, […]
Big Richard | Crested Butte Public House | March 21, 2025 The world-class musicians in Big Richard initially convened in 2021 for a festival date. The quartet showed up to […]
Follow the trail of breadcrumbs to Opera Colorado's production of the beloved fairytale Hansel and Gretel. Stranded in the Magic Forest, things look "Grimm" indeed for Gretel and her brother […]
Ghostnote | Crested Butte Public House | March 29, 2025 GHOST-NOTE IS AN EXPLOSION OF SOUND. HEADED BY SNARKY PUPPY'S MULTI-GRAMMY-WINNING PERCUSSION DUO OF ROBERT "SPUT" SEARIGHT AND NATE WERTH, […]
The legendary 40-mile backcountry ski race from Mt. CB to Aspen returns for the 27th annual edition. Registration opens December 1st at midnight. If you're not racing, join us at […]
Test your end-of-season endurance, Crested Butte Style! Four laps, four beers. Register for the 4-person relay or take on the ultimate challenge and go it solo, or register for the […]
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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