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.
HCCA, with permission from Director Conor Hagen and in partnership with Western Colorado University, is hosting a FREE screening of High Country at the University's theater. Come enjoy the nostalgic, heartfelt tale about a group of idealistic young people who discover the remote town of Crested Butte, Colorado, and work to preserve its character and […]
Calling all winter enthusiasts! High Country Conservation Advocates and the Winter Wildlands Alliance are bringing the 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival to the Western University Theater in Gunnison on January 16th. Doors open at 6:30; films at 7pm. For more info, hccacb.org.
Free movie night at WCU Theater. Home Alone will have two show times at 5:30pm and 8pm.
Free movie night at WCU Theater. There will be two showings of Inside Out 2 at 5:30pm and 8pm.
At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, the film examines the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing our President.
Western Colorado University's Alumni Relations office is bringing to campus Matchstick Productions' newest ski movie, Calm Beneath Castles is an awe-inspiring ski movie that delves into the heart, soul, and mind of skiers driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure and discovery. This epic film explores the essence of finding solace in nature and being […]
Join us for the world premiere of Rocky Mountain PBS's Colorado Experience: "Saving Hartman Castle." Watch alongside the local stars of the production as we experience the film together for the first time - on the big screen! The free event will feature opening remarks by Dr. Duane Vandenbushe. Popcorn will be available!
Gunnison Wildlife Association: Volunteer Day - Habitat Restoration Join us on Saturday, October 5th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, for a hands-on Volunteer Day as we work together to restore local wildlife habitat! We'll be spreading sagebrush seed and planting seedlings along a decommissioned road to help revitalize the area. What to bring: Gloves, […]
The dis/ability film festival will be screened at Western Colorado University on Friday, October 4th, at 6:30 PM. Tickets are optional to purchase using the film freeway system and are used to benefit future festival operations. Our mission is to explore innovative strategies that promote inclusivity in classrooms, communities, workplaces, and other settings and to […]
Alumni Art Exhibition. Bill Bateman, class of 1975. Exhibition of over 25 oil paintings and watercolors created over a 30 year span.
Join us in Gunnison, CO, from September 20-21, 2024, for a memorable Homecoming celebration at Western Colorado University! This year, we are excited to honor and celebrate the milestone reunions of the classes ending in 4 & 9, starting with the Class of 1954 (1959, 1964, 1969 etc.). As Mountaineers, our spirit of adventure and […]
The final music cruise of 2024 will feature The Expanding Minds Jazz Influence and Western's Steel Drum Band. Brought to you by Western Colorado Unviversity, the cruise will start on campus at 5:30, circle the university, and then finish at IOOF Park for a set by Western's Steel Drum band starting at around 7:00 p.m. […]
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!
