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 Gunnison Trails for our annual Winter Blast fundraiser - celebrating community, longer days and our shared love for trails and public lands. Held at the Western University Center ballroom, doors open at 5:30pm for Dinner, Libations, Socializing and our huge silent auction. Bring along the kiddos - kids eat free in our activity rooms […]
Join HCCA for the 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival in Gunnison at the UC Theater on Western Colorado University's campus on Thursday, January 15 at 5 PM! This screening features a special art hour before the film, hosted in collaboration with the Trailhead Children's Museum. FREE entry for Western students and Choice-Pass Holders!
Bring your skis or snowboards to be professionally waxed by our expert coaches and athletes. Every dollar goes directly to supporting student travel.
The WMRT Avalanche Seminar is an annual fundraiser for The Western Mountain Rescue team which is the only collegiate MRA certified rescue team in the country. There will be local avalanche professionals from the Crested Butte Avalanche Center, Irwin Guides, and Crested Butte Ski Patrol. There will be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to […]
Join us for an evening of talent, community, and fundraising for the Gunnison Creative District! Treats, drinks, and other goodies will be available for purchase. Come prepared to cheer on brave community members of all ages as they perform their hearts out! For ticket information, please contact Heather Hughes at [email protected]
Join us for an evening of talent, community, and fundraising for the Gunnison Creative District! Treats, drinks, and other goodies will be available for purchase. Come prepared to cheer on brave community members of all ages as they perform their hearts out! For ticket information, please contact Heather Hughes at [email protected]
Join Western Universities Wilderness Pursuits at their annual gear swap. Got some gear to sell? Want to check out some other great used and new gear? Join our open market on November 5th, 2025 12-2pm and 4-6pm at Western's UC Ballroom. We will also have a ticketed giveaway of some great new gear and experiences […]
Join us in Gunnison, CO, for a memorable Homecoming celebration at Western Colorado University! We are excited to honor and celebrate the milestone reunions of the classes ending in 0 & 5, starting with the Class of 1955 (1960, 1965, 1970 etc.) As Mountaineers, our spirit of adventure and community brings us together. Whether you're […]
This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and rude mechanicals is considered one of the Bard's greatest works. This production is directed by Tristan Buss and will include the use of mask-work inspired […]
This August, Firebird Theatre is proud to be able to present our next Shakespeare in the Park production: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's Athenian pastoral comedy about fairies, donkeys, and rude mechanicals is considered one of the Bard's greatest works. This production is directed by Tristan Buss and will include the use of mask-work inspired […]
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!
