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.
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge. A pop-up bar serving drinks and eats will be open. Register your team to get a chance at winning prizes! […]
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. We occasionally host themed walking tours that focus on […]
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge. A pop-up bar serving drinks and eats will be open. Register your team to get a chance at winning prizes! […]
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge. A pop-up bar serving drinks and eats will be open. Register your team to get a chance at winning prizes! […]
Our historic pub crawls are among some of our patrons favorite events. Each pub crawl usually features 2-3 different drinking establishments or historic buildings in The Gunnison Valley. The tour lasts about 2 hours and includes a drink at each location, and stories and history from local historians at each location. Commemorative pub mugs are […]
Join us at the museum with Pete Dunda on the accordion to show off your best polka skills on December 28th from 5pm-7pm, festive outfits are encouraged! We will also be drawing winners for our Winter Raffle tonight at 7pm, and 6:30pm is your last chance to purchase tickets! During the mining days of Crested […]
A historical talk about one of the most iconic buildings in Colorado right here in the Gunnison Valley!
Join us at the museum store to visit with Santa, decorate cookies, and make ornaments from 4pm-6pm. Our gift store is open and stocked with lots of goodies for the holiday season. This is a free event for all, no pre-registration is required.
Join us as we explore pubs and historic buildings in the town of Crested Butte for stories of the past while you enjoy libations. This pub crawl will feature storytellers Barbara Mason, Henrietta Raines, Kay & Donnie Cook, & Carol Connor sharing ghost stories in our community. We will be visiting The Red Room, Kochevar's, […]
Join us at the museum from 4pm & 5pm on Monday, October 30th for ghost stories of Crested Butte. This event is family friendly, but youngsters should be comfortable with spooky stories. We will provide light snacks and warm non-alcoholic refreshments for attendees. Please register to ensure your spot. Registration is a suggested donation of […]
Join us as we explore the history of Almont at Three Rivers Resort and The Almont Resort while you enjoy libations. This "crawl" will feature a historian and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage at each location. Our pub crawls sell out fast, so get your tickets today!
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!
