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.
Dance the night away to hot disco, funk, and soul beats! Dress up and get down as we crown 2026 Disco Prince and Princess Royalty! KBUT's Disco Inferno is a night you won't want to miss. Let's boogie! 6pm-8pm: All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees must have a […]
KBUT's legendary Disco Inferno is back on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte. Dance the night away to hot disco, funk, and soul beats! Dress up and get down as we crown 2026 Disco Royalty! KBUT's Disco Inferno is a night you won't want to miss. Let's boogie! […]
Celebrate the end of the ski season and the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Center for the Arts Crested Butte on Thursday, April 2nd at 8pm. Mountain Jam, an Allman Brothers Band tribute will be opening the show and all proceeds from this concert benefit the Crested Butte Community School Enrichment […]
Get ready to groove, because the ultimate celebration is here! Join us for Deadhead Ed's End of Season Party, where we're bidding farewell to the season in the most legendary way possible. Featuring the sensational tunes of the Grateful Dead by Easy Jim. This night promises to be an unforgettable journey through psychedelic sounds and […]
We're celebrating the flavors of tradition with a community potluck inspired by Mediterranea: Life-perfected Recipes from Grandmothers of the Mediterranean by Anastasia Miari! This cookbook gathers time-honored dishes passed down through generations, bringing the warmth, wisdom, and soul of Mediterranean kitchens to our table. Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours, sign […]
On June 19 and 20, 2026, Crested Butte will be hosting its first-ever speed puzzling competition at the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. Speed puzzling is a fast-growing competitive sport where competitors race to assemble a jigsaw puzzle the quickest. June 19 will have a tournament of Jigsaw Puzzle Chess (a quick one-on-one race), […]
Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protŽgŽ of legendary writers Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he became a master storyteller in his own right, with songs recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and many others. His 1986 breakthrough album Guitar Town […]
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!
