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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.

Mountain Words Festival

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more.

Mountain Words Festival

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more.

Natura de Libris Reception

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Join us for the reception of Natura de Libris to celebrate the artist, Alvaro Alejandro. Featuring a robust bar menu as well as complimentary house wine or beer.

Free

Mountain Words Festival

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more.

Writers in Residence Welcome Reception

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Join us in welcoming five wonderful new Writers in Residence to Crested Butte! Okwudili Nebeolisa, Amanda Rizkalla, Phil Coleman, Charlie Sorrenson, and Anna Claire will be writing in Crested Butte for the month of May, culminating in live readings of their writing projects during the Mountain Words Festival.

FREE

Psychedelics Summit

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Join the Center for the Arts and the Nowak Society in presenting an evening panel discussion with psychedelic experts. We will explore ideas and current developments around psychedelic research and use for mental health. The event will be a space to learn about modern advancements in therapy, advocacy and cutting edge research in the field.

Free

Where are they Now?

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

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.

Free

Easy Jim, Live at the CB Center for the Arts

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

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.

$35

Dead Head Ed’s End of Season Party

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

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.

Opera Colorado: Cinderella

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Is a bracelet as trusty as a glass slipper? Find out in this operatic telling of everyone's favorite princess story!

$25

2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour and presenting partners Rab & Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Brought to you by the Crested Butte Search and Rescue Team, invites you to join us for the 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23, 2024 - 7 to 10pm. […]

$25

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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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

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