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 a community of jammers with our wildly successful Jam Class hosted by Justin Leflar. Connect with other enthusiastic jammers for an invigorating musical experience. Develop and practice the skills to enjoy leading and playing along with songs around a campfire or in a band. Come enjoy the valley's great pickers at the Center for […]
Bring your Monsters to the Mash at the Center for the Arts for a Halloween dance party, a special screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas, a costume contest, photo booth and Halloween art making! Join us on Sunday Oct. 30th at 3:30 for this substance-free event for all ages, hosted by the Center For the […]
3:30 doors 3:30 - 4:30 dance party + costume contest! 4:30 Nightmare Before Christmas Film Pay what you can All ages! Boys and girls of every age would you like to see something strange? The Center, KBUT + GCSAPP have teamed up to Lock, Shock, and Barrel your Halloweekend! Bring your Monsters to the Mash […]
Book Signing for local writer Marla Larson. Have a book signed while enjoying hot apple cider and chatting with the author.
Annual Trick or Treat Gunnison Business District. Main Street will be closed to traffic for family friendly safe Trick or Treating at the businesses 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Monday Oct 31. Main Street closed from Highway 50 (Tomichi Ave) north to Ohio Street. Come see all the ghosts, goblins and more. Need info, call the […]
KBUT and the CB Old Rock Library bring you the "Howl-O-Ween Fright Parade" on Halloween, Monday October 31st. Join us at 4pm at First and Elk for a pre-parade KBUT dance party, a Halloween poem from Sher Bear, and a special performance of the "Thiller" dance by the Mountain Movers dancers! Starting at 4:30pm the […]
hip to knit; all-levels knitting series Tuesdays in November: 1, 8, 15, & 29, 5 - 6:30pm $130 for 4-session series, or $35 individual session Includes all knitting materials and a drink of choice. Knitsters unite! Join us for a four class series aimed at building your knitting knowledge and yarny confidence. Each class stands […]
Project Hope, in partnership with Townie Books, is inviting ALL BOOK CLUBS in the Crested Butte and Gunnison communities to read the same book together during the month of October. Finding community and strength in storytelling can play a key role in both individual and community healing from gender-based violence. All are invited to the […]
Join Duane Vandenbusche for 8 episodes via Zoom on the thrilling history of Gunnison and Crested Butte. Topics include Mining, Narrow Gauge Railroads, ranching, water, skiing, colorful characters, and major events that made the Gunnison Country the place to be throughout the history of Colorado and he West. With Photos. The Zoom episodes begin on […]
trivia thursdays 6:30 pm doors, 7 pm start! Join us the first Thursday of each month for a lively evening of trivia, prizes and lots of laughs! From the dynamic duo behind the hugely popular Quiz Quiz Bang Bang podcast, get ready to test your smarts from everything from geography to art to television to […]
The Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation (CBSF) is proud to announce that its annual 2022 Ski Swap will be held on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square conference center in Mt. Crested Butte. A Winter Kick-Off Party and special Member's Preview will take place on Friday, November 4 from […]
West African Dance Classes with Mami Sayon Camara: Sundays 4pm! 4 weeks Intergenerational Class for all levels & ages! Location: Jones Studio, CB Center for the Arts Drop in $22, 4 classes $75. Beginner Friendly. Registration Link: https://wildharedancecb.com/.../west-african-dance-class.../ **Class Proceeds support Kissidugu Foundation. Learn more here: https://kissidugu.org/ Mami Sayon Camara, a native of Guinea, West […]
Cardio Dance Community Class Saturdays at 1030am at Crested Butte Center for the Arts. All levels and abilities are welcome. Drop in friendly. Easy to follow cardio dance routines plus the power of music to invoke Booty Shakin JOY! Dance, creativity and fun! No experience necessary. Be ready to Sweat! Cardio Dance Fusion is a […]
Talewinds Music School and Lizzy Plotkin present the Family Square Dance on November 5th, 2022 in Gunnison. Doors open at 6pm with the square dance starting at 6:30pm upstairs at the Gunnison Art Center. Live stringband music by the students of Talewinds and Lizzy. Andrea Earley-Coen of Salida will call the dances. All ages welcome! […]
West African Dance Classes with Mami Sayon Camara: Sundays 4pm! 4 weeks Intergenerational Class for all levels & ages! Location: Jones Studio, CB Center for the Arts Drop in $22, 4 classes $75. Beginner Friendly. Registration Link: https://wildharedancecb.com/.../west-african-dance-class.../ **Class Proceeds support Kissidugu Foundation. Learn more here: https://kissidugu.org/ Mami Sayon Camara, a native of Guinea, West […]
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. Our sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
Join us for the final part of our 3 part educational series. These 3 events will cover the exciting harvest season and attendees will get a glimpse into production from grapes all the way to bottle. Learn how we make our Flyer Red Blend! Come prepared to bring an inquisitive mind and palate! We will […]
The museum is excited to collaborate with the Crested Butte Nordic Center to host a guided historic ski and snowshoe out to the magic meadows yurt!Ê YouÕll learn about the history of the area, including the The Big Mine, Peanut Lake Mine, Pittsburg, and Augusta Mines during the trip out to the yurt, and upon […]
themed trivia sundays 4:30 pm doors, 5:00 pm start | Teams (up to 6 ppl) $20, individual entry $5 November 13, Disney What is Ariel’s fish friend’s name? Which Disney Princess has the least amount of dialogue? If you love Disney, hop on your flying carpet for a magical night of Disney-themed, family-friendly trivia at […]
The Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) is hosting a support group for Gunnison County residents who have various autoimmune and neurological diagnoses. The group will have regular gatherings to share resources and expand on health and wellness opportunities. The focus of the group is Education, Wellness and Community. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been […]
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. Our sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
WMRT is excited to host the 22nd annual avalanche education seminar. One of the best parts of our valley is the access to the backcountry. Whether you're snowshoeing, skiing, splitboarding, or snowmobiling; you can never have too much information or preparation. Come listen to industry professionals from Irwin Guides and the Crested Butte Avalanche Center […]
Join us for an evening at the Crested Butte Museum to explore the Colorado River Compact of 1922 and view select photographs of seldom seen historical photos of Crested Butte. Topics we will explore include: Water and the West Western States Water Fights Supreme Court decides Western water fights: Kansas v. Colorado, 1901-07 and Wyoming […]
We will hold a small unveiling event for our newly painted bus. The bus was painted in collaboration with CB State of Mind and Gunnison County Juvenile Services, designed by the artist Luke Schroeder. The event will be held on November 22, 2022, from 10am-12pm, and will take place under a small pop-up at the […]
The gO Initiative's annual Turkey Trot aims to raise awareness and de-stigmatize the topic of mental health and we truly appreciate you joining us on this mission. This year we are excited to partner with the Gunnison Valley Health Behavioral Department which offers a diverse range of services designed to address the specific behavioral health […]
Skip the post office lines this holiday season and visit our museum store to discover lots of fun, unique, and many local gifts! We have something for all ages from books to jewelry, home goods, games, stocking stuffers, and so much more. Stop by to get savings on your shopping this year!
Get ready for winter with Warren Miller's 73rd annual ski and snowboard film, "Daymaker." Journey around the world to these plush sites: a killer storm in British ColumbiaÕs Monashee mountains, GreeceÕs famed Olympus Range, two steep and deep areas of Alaska, and the ultimate in grass skiing and backcountry riding. Join legends Crazy Karl Fostvedt, […]
Calling all Ògo big or go homeÓ winter enthusiasts! Get ready to get goosebumps while you ÒOoh!Ó and ÒAhh!Ó at the impact and importance of our winter wildlands through this collection of short films. The eighteenth annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will show in Crested Butte on Saturday, November 26th at the Majestic […]
Help us Raise $10,000 This Holiday Season! The Crested Butte Museum preserves, shares, and celebrates the history and traditions of Crested Butte and The Gunnison Valley. By purchasing entries for our holiday history raffle, you are enabling our non-profit to thrive and continue advancing our mission. Plus, you get a chance to win amazing prizes! […]
Calling all Ògo big or go homeÓ winter enthusiasts! Get ready to get goosebumps while you ÒOoh!Ó and ÒAhh!Ó at the impact and importance of our winter wildlands through this collection of short films. The eighteenth annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will show in Crested Butte on Saturday, November 26th at the Majestic […]
Help support CB State of Mind and the Gunnison Arts Center through the purchase of luminarias this holiday season. Luminarias are available for purchase and pick-up at the Gunnison Arts Center during regualr operating hours as well as the Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce. The community is invited to join in […]
Join the fun as Santa lights the Gunnison Christmas Tree - Friday December 2- downtown Gunnison. Vendors out from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Santa will light the tree at 6:30 pm. Need more information, want to be a participant in the event - contact the Gunnison Chamber 970 641 1501
The Crested Butte Avalanche Center is hosting its annual Avalanche Awareness Night at the Center for the Arts Saturday, December 3 from 6-9 p.m. There will be presentations and, of course, a haffle and raffle. More information about the CBAC and events can be found at cbavalanchecenter.org.
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!
Agency Tourism Marketing