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.
Come support young musicians as they perform live on stage at Western's Quigley band shell! WANNA PERFORM? K-12 students can register by Aug 9th at [email protected]. Emcee'd by Lizzy Plotkins and headlined by local band The Expanding Minds, this is sure to be a meaningful evening full of fun and entertainment. Bring your own picnic, […]
Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival presents a staged reading/singing of Steven Cole Hughes' new musical, Singletrack! A comedy musical about a high-school mountain biker in Gunnison, CO, who must choose between following the singletrack, or following her heart.
Sponsored by The Dive, this evening will encourage you let go of that pesky voice in your head that might be silencing your best ideas, all while playing and laughing with a delicious cocktail or mocktail in hand (open bar generously donated by Danny and Kerry LeFebvre of The Dive, cost is included in your […]
The Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival presents an evening of poetry, music, and dance, inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Cocktails and mocktails themed to the event! ALL AGES welcome, outside under the stars of the Quigley Bandshell.
For decades, one of the longest-running British-style brass bands in the country has met in Gunnison during the summer to learn from expert conductors and entertain the community. Join us for 2025's spectacular show featuring the incredible talents of John Pirillo (cornet), Western's own Dr. Ross Venneberg (cornet), and dynamic duo conductors Dr. Tom Davoren […]
Join us on Thurs, May 1 at the UC Theater from 5:30-9:00pm, for the annual Student Film Night! The program features student films from Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and the Senior Film Practicum Showcase. Intermission with appetizers is at 6:40. Concessions and drinks will be for sale throughout. Attendees are welcome to come and go […]
2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour @ Western Colorado University Theater The Gunnison TU Chapter is proud to present the 2025 screening of the highly anticipated 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T). The F3T is a curated selection of the best fly fishing films from around the world showcasing stunning cinematography, unforgettable stories, and the […]
Be an active participant in Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Join Project Hope of Gunnison Valley for a FREE screening of I Am Evidence and an engaging discussion of the sexual assault kit backlog with local professionals. The event will take place at WCU's theater in the University Center. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the […]
Stop by the WCU Ballroom for some fun science demonstrations and then a little bit if fun stuff after! Put on by Western Chemistry and Prehealth clubs.
Embrace the chill on these shorter days, and fuel your passion for singletrack! Join us for the Gunnison Trails 10th Annual Winter Blast- a celebration of winter trail grooming and a sneak peek into our exciting plans for the upcoming trail work season. Connect with fellow riders and trail enthusiasts in our amazing trail community. […]
Faction Ski Film - co-hosted by Western Mountain Sports and the CB Snowsports Foundation. Donations accepted at door, benefiting both organizations.
Conor Hagen's Film about community history and conservation. It is a collaborative effort between High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) and Western Colorado University's Film Studies Program.
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!
