| March |
| 1 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 1 – 2 |
Move the Butte Presented by Crested Butte Dance Collective, CB Center for the Arts |
| 1 – 2 |
IFSA Junior Freeskiing Regional Competition, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 1 – 15 |
“Wild Wonder” Acrylic Paintings by Carlie Kenton, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 2 |
Ski For Hope Nordic Challenge benefiting Living Journeys, Crested Butte Trails |
| 2 – 3 |
Weekend Warriors Ice Fishing Tournament, Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison |
| 2 – 3 |
USASA Boardercross, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 3 |
7 Hours of the Banana benefit for Adaptive Sports Center, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 3 |
Private Evening with Pianist Alpin Hong benefitting Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 6 |
Rock ’n’ Roll & Classical Music Showdown with Alpin Hong & Crushed Out, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 7 |
Learn to Skate Ski for Free!, Crested Butte Nordic Center |
| 7 – 10 |
IFSA Junior Freeskiing National Championships, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 7 – 9, 14 – 16 |
Sonofagunn Theater Performances, Gunnison Arts Center |
| 8 – 9 |
Readers Theatre presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre |
| 9 |
Big Air on Elk Presented by Colorado FreeSkier, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
| 9 |
Festevol featuring Twiddle & The Wailers, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 10 |
Mead Metcalf’s Marvelous March Madness joined by Elizabeth & Emily Bond, CB Center for the Arts |
| 10 |
Beachball Express benefitting Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 11 |
Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival Kickoff/Preview (free), Mountain Club Lounge at Elevation Hotel & Spa |
| 11 – 12 |
New Moon Milky Way Photography Class on Nordic Skis, Offered by Art Studio of the |
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Center for the Arts, Crested Butte to Gothic |
| 13 |
“Starry, Starry Night” Winter Tour de Forks, Nordic Inn with dinner prepared by Anthony Reichenbach, Maxwell’s |
| 15 |
ArtTalk (free), Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte |
| 15 |
Vagabond Opera, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 16 |
Kids Rock Winter Concert Series “Aloha in the Butte” Presented by Trailhead Children’s Museum, CB Music Festival and CB Center for the Arts, Lodge at Mountaineer Square |
| 16 – 23 |
Kelly Frimmel Jewelry Exhibition, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 19 |
Bones Brigade (film), Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 20 |
Women’s History Month Event – Dabbers & Blowers: History of the Hankerchief, Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum |
| 21 |
Watercolor & Wine Workshop, Gunnison Arts Center |
| 21 |
Donavon Frankenreiter Concert, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 23 |
“The Velveteen Rabbit” presented by PHAMALy, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 24 |
39th Annual Al Johnson Uphill/Downhill Telemark Ski Race, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 26 |
Full Moon Yurt Dinner (Nordic skis/snowshoes), CB Nordic Center’s Magic Meadows Yurt |
| 26 |
Free Snowshoe Tour with High Country Citizens’ Alliance, Meet at Crested Butte Nordic Center |
| 27 |
Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 27 – 31 |
22nd Annual Extreme Freeskiing Championships, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 28 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 28 |
Elk Mountains Grand Traverse Adventure Film Festival, Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mt. Crested Butte |
| 29 – 30 |
16th Annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse, Crested Butte to Aspen |
| 29 |
Soul Train Presented by KBUT Radio, Butte 66, Mt. Crested Butte |
| 29 |
Ruth Moody Band, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 30 |
Herb Class Series – Poplar for Pain Relief, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Cr. Butte |
| 30 |
Astronomy Workshop for Adults, Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison |
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| April |
| 3 – 7 |
Flauschink, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte |
| 3 – 7, 10 – 13 |
“The Exit Interview” presented by CB Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre |
| 5 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 6 |
Slush Huck Pond Skim Competitions & Live Music, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 7 |
Closing Day for Crested Butte Nordic Center & Crested Butte Mountain Resort (Live Music at CBMR) |
| 12 & 13 |
A Theatrical Celebration of Food, Gunnison Arts Center |
| 13 |
Gunnison Sage-Grouse Festival, Western State College, Gunnison |
| 15 |
Out & Back Bike Adventure Kickoff Presented by Gunnison Nordic Club |
| 18 |
Mixed Media & Mixed Cocktails Workshop, Gunnison Arts Center |
| 20 |
Herb Class Series – Ouchie Ointment, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte |
| 20 – 27 |
Flavors of Gunnison (dining specials for $18.80, year of town’s incorporation) |
| 30 |
Astronomy Workshop for Adults, Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison |
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| May |
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| 1 – 30 |
Recycled Fashion Exhibition, Gunnison Arts Center |
| 2 |
Water Film Festival presented by High Country Citizen’s Alliance |
| 3 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 4 – 5 |
Gunnison Kiwanis Club Fishing Tournament, Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison |
| 15 – 18 |
Ten Minute Plays presented by CB Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre |
| 16 |
Watercolors & Wine Workshop, Gunnison Arts Center |
| 18 – 19 |
Weekend Warrior Fishing Tournament, Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison |
| 25 – 27 |
Gunnison Growler Weekend (Half-Growler & Full-Growler mountain bike races, Growler Gran Fondo bike ride, Townie Takeover Tour, Sage Burner trail running races), Gunnison |
| 25 |
Herb Class Series –Dandy Dandelions, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte |
| 30 |
Astronomy Workshop for Adults, Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison |
| 30 |
Recycled Fashion Runway Show, Gunnison Arts Center |
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| June |
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| 1 |
Kids Fishing Derby, Jorgensen Park, Gunnison |
| 2,9,16,23,30 |
Sundays @ 6 (Free Concerts) Presented by Gunnison Arts Center, Legion Park |
| 7 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 7,14,21,28 |
Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center, Live Music on the Courtyard |
| 8 |
13th Annual Taylor Park Marina Fishing Derby, Taylor Reservoir |
| 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street |
| 14 |
Youth Astronomy Camp, Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison |
| 14,15,21,22,28,29 |
Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison |
| 15 |
Adventure Park, Evolution Bike Park, Zip Lines & Chairlifts Open, CB Mountain Resort |
| 19, 26 |
Wednesdays at Western State Colorado University, Various Topics & Locations Each Week |
| 19 – 22 |
Taste of Crested Butte, Crested Butte |
| 20 – 23 |
Crested Butte Writers Conference, Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mt. Crested Butte |
| 19 – 22 |
Crested Butte Restaurant Week (Lodging & Dining Deals) |
| 19 – 23 |
Gunnison River Festival, Gunnison |
| 22, 29 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street |
| 26 – 30 |
Crested Butte Bike Week, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte |
| 24 |
Alpenglow (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 26 – Sept. 8 |
Tour de Forks a Gourmet Dining Series benefitting Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 27 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 29 – 30 |
Big Mountain Enduro Biking Series, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 29 – 30 |
Bridges of the Butte 24-Hour Townie Tour for the Adaptive Sports Center, Crested Butte |
| 30 – Aug. 11 |
Crested Butte Music Festival, Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley |
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| July |
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| June 26 – Sept. 8 |
Tour de Forks a Gourmet Dining Series benefitting Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| June 30–Aug. 11 |
Crested Butte Music Festival, Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley |
| 1,8,15,22,29 |
Alpenglow (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 2 |
Black & White Ball, Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum |
| 2 |
Live Painting Series at the Lobar, presented by Art Studio of the Center for the Arts |
| 3 |
Richie Furay Concert, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 3,10,17,24,31 |
Wednesdays at Western State Colorado University, Various Topics & Locations Each Week |
| 4 |
Independence Day Fun in Gunnison, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte |
| 5 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 5,12,19,26 |
Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center, Live Music on the Courtyard |
5,6,12,13,
19,20,26,27 |
Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison |
| 6 |
Taste of Gunnison Valley – Jorgenson Park |
| 6 – 7 |
Bluegrass In Paradise presented by Crested Butte Music Festival, Mt. Crested Butte |
| 6 – 14 |
Cattlemen’s Days, Gunnison |
| 6,13,20,27 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street |
| 7,14,21,28 |
AWEFest Presented by Artists of the West Elks, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
| 7,14,21,28 |
Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street |
| 7,14,21,28 |
Sundays @ 6 (Free Concerts) Presented by Gunnison Arts Center, Legion Park |
| 8 – 14 |
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, Crested Butte |
| 10,17,24,31 |
Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 10,17,24,31 |
Public Policy Forum of Crested Butte, Crested Butte Community School (except. July 17) |
| 11 – 14 |
Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival, Crested Butte |
| 12 – 13 |
Caddis Cup (fly-fishing tournament) Presented by Crested Butte Land Trust, Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley |
| 16 – 28 |
Opera In Paradise, presented by Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte & Mt. CB |
| 17 |
Make Clay Maracas: A Family Workshop, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts |
| 19 – 20 |
Summer Theatre for Youth Performances presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre |
| 19 – 20 |
Epic Rocky Mountain Relay, Run from Canon City to Crested Butte |
| 19 – 21 |
National Cutting Horse Association Competition Lacy Ranch Cutting (free to watch), Lacy Ranch |
| 20 |
Bridge to Bridge Fly Fishing Tournament, Gunnison River |
| 24-28, 30-31 |
“Cabaret” presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre |
| 25 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 25 – 28 |
Writing the Rockies: Gunnison Creative Writers Workshop, Western State Colorado Univ. |
| 27 |
14th Annual Living Journeys Summit Hike & Mountain Half-Marathon, CB Mtn. Resort |
| 28 |
38th Annual Gunnison Art in the Park, Legion Park |
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| August |
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| June 26 – Sept. 8 |
Tour de Forks a Gourmet Dining Series benefitting Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| June 30–Aug. 11 |
Crested Butte Music Festival, Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley |
| 1 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 2 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 2 – 4 |
Crested Butte Arts Festival, Elk Avenue |
2,3,9,10,16,17,
23,24,30,31 |
Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison |
| 2,9,16,23,30 |
Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center, Live Music on the Courtyard |
| 3 |
Aspens & Wildflowers Photo Walk, presented by Art Studio of the Center for the Arts & CB Arts Festival |
| 3 |
Cocktails & Clay, presented by Art Studio of the Center for the Arts & CB Arts Festival |
| 3,10,17,24,31 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street |
| 4 – 5 |
Crested Butte Open Golf Tournament & Gala benefiting the Adaptive Sports Center |
| 4 – 8 |
Mountain Ultra Marathon presented by Beyond the Ultimate, Crested Butte to Snowmass |
| 4,11,18, 25 |
Sundays @ 6 (Free Concerts) Presented by Gunnison Arts Center, Legion Park |
| 4,11,18,25 |
Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street |
| 5, 12 |
Alpenglow (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 7, 14, 21 |
Wednesdays at Western State Colorado University, Various Topics & Locations Each Week |
| 7,14,21,28 |
Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 7,14,21,28 |
Public Policy Forum of Crested Butte, CB Community School and CB Center for the Arts |
| 9 – 11 |
Gypsy Jazz In Paradise, presented by Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte & Mt. CB |
| 11, 18, 25 |
AWEFest Presented by Artists of the West Elks, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
| 15 – 18 |
Gunnison Car Show Weekend (Car Show, Carvin’ Up Colorado & High Octane Arts & Crafts Festval), Gunnison |
| 24 – 25 |
24 Hours in the Sage (Bike Race), Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area, Gunnison |
| 29 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 31 – Sept. 1 |
The People’s Fair (Arts, Crafts & More), Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
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| Sep-13 |
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| June 26 – Sept. 8 |
Tour de Forks a Gourmet Dining Series benefitting Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| Aug 30-Sept 1 |
The People’s Fair (Arts, Crafts & More), Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
| 1 – 30 |
September Splendor in the Rockies, Valleywide |
| 1 |
West Elk Bicycle Classic, Gunnison to Crested Butte (Black Canyon, Crawford and Paonia route) |
| 1,8,15,22,29 |
Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street |
| 6,7,13,14 |
Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison |
| 6 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 6 |
Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center, Live Music on the Courtyard |
| 6 – 8 |
Astrophotography Workshop, Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison |
| 7 |
Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-Off, Mt. Crested Butte |
| 7,14,21,28 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street |
| 7 – 8 |
37th Annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour, Crested Butte |
| 15 – 21 |
Vinotok fall harvest festival, Crested Butte |
| 26 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 26 – 29 |
Crested Butte Film Festival, Crested Butte |
| 27 – 29 |
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Mountain Bike Races, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 29 |
Closing Day for Adventure Park, Bike Park, Zip Lines & Chairlifts, CB Mountain Resort |
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| October |
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| 4 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 5,12,19,26 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street (last 2 weeks at Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center) |
| 6,13 |
Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street |
| 31 |
Halloween Parade Presented by KBUT Radio, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
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| November |
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| 2 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center |
| 7 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 20 |
Opening Day for Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 23 |
Opening Day for Crested Butte Nordic Center |
| 27 |
Opening Day for Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 28 |
Sugar Plum Festival |
| 28 – 30 |
Thanksgiving Training Camp, Crested Butte Nordic Center |
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| December |
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| 6 |
Night of Lights, Main Street, Gunnison |
| 6 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 7 |
Holiday Bazaar, Crested Butte Community School |
| 7 – 8 |
Holiday Open Houses, Downtown Gunnison |
| 14 |
Light Up Night, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
| 14, 21 |
Citizens Races, Crested Butte Nordic Center |
| 17 |
Full Moon Snowshoe Tour, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 24 |
Torchlight Parade, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 31 |
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 31 |
New Year’s Eve Yurt Dinner & Party, Crested Butte Nordic Center’s Magic Meadows Yurt |
| 31 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
2013 Calendar of Events 3 20 13.pdf (219 KB) |
| 1 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 1 – 2 |
Move the Butte Presented by Crested Butte Dance Collective, CB Center for the Arts |
| 1 – 2 |
IFSA Junior Freeskiing Regional Competition, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 1 – 15 |
“Wild Wonder” Acrylic Paintings by Carlie Kenton, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 2 |
Ski For Hope Nordic Challenge benefiting Living Journeys, Crested Butte Trails |
| 2 – 3 |
Weekend Warriors Ice Fishing Tournament, Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison |
| 2 – 3 |
USASA Boardercross, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 3 |
7 Hours of the Banana benefit for Adaptive Sports Center, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 3 |
Private Evening with Pianist Alpin Hong benefitting Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 6 |
Rock ’n’ Roll & Classical Music Showdown with Alpin Hong & Crushed Out, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 7 |
Learn to Skate Ski for Free!, Crested Butte Nordic Center |
| 7 – 10 |
IFSA Junior Freeskiing National Championships, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 7 – 9, 14 – 16 |
Sonofagunn Theater Performances, Gunnison Arts Center |
| 8 – 9 |
Readers Theatre presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre |
| 9 |
Big Air on Elk Presented by Colorado FreeSkier, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
| 9 |
Festevol featuring Twiddle & The Wailers, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 10 |
Beachball Express benefitting Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 11 – 12 |
New Moon Milky Way Photography Class on Nordic Skis, Offered by Art Studio of the |
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Center for the Arts, Crested Butte to Gothic |
| 13 |
“Starry, Starry Night” Winter Tour de Forks, Nordic Inn with dinner prepared by Anthony Reichenbach, Maxwell’s |
| 15 |
ArtTalk (free), Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte |
| 15 |
Vagabond Opera, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 16 |
Kids Rock Winter Concert Series “Aloha in the Butte” Presented by Trailhead Children’s Museum, CB Music Festival and CB Center for the Arts, Lodge at Mountaineer Square |
| 20 |
Women’s History Month Event – Dabbers & Blowers: History of the Hankerchief, Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum |
| 21 |
Watercolor & Wine Workshop, Gunnison Arts Center |
| 21 |
Donavon Frankenreiter Concert, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 23 |
“The Velveteen Rabbit” presented by PHAMALy, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 24 |
39th Annual Al Johnson Uphill/Downhill Telemark Ski Race, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 26 |
Full Moon Yurt Dinner (Nordic skis/snowshoes), CB Nordic Center’s Magic Meadows Yurt |
| 27 |
Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 27 – 31 |
22nd Annual Extreme Freeskiing Championships, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 28 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 28 |
Elk Mountains Grand Traverse Adventure Film Festival, Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mt. Crested Butte |
| 29 – 30 |
16th Annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse, Crested Butte to Aspen |
| 29 |
Soul Train Presented by KBUT Radio, Butte 66, Mt. Crested Butte |
| 29 |
Ruth Moody Band, Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 30 |
Herb Class Series – Poplar for Pain Relief, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Cr. Butte |
| 30 |
Astronomy Workshop for Adults, Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison |
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| April |
| 3 – 7 |
Flauschink, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte |
| 3 – 7, 10 – 13 |
“The Exit Interview” presented by CB Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre |
| 5 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 6 |
Slush Huck Pond Skim Competitions & Live Music, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 7 |
Closing Day for Crested Butte Nordic Center & Crested Butte Mountain Resort (Live Music at CBMR) |
| 13 |
Gunnison Sage-Grouse Festival, Western State College, Gunnison |
| 15 |
Out & Back Bike Adventure Kickoff Presented by Gunnison Nordic Club |
| 20 |
Herb Class Series – Ouchie Ointment, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte |
| 22 – 27 |
Flavors of Gunnison (dining specials for $18.80, year of town’s incorporation) |
| 30 |
Astronomy Workshop for Adults, Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison |
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| May |
| 3 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 4 – 5 |
Gunnison Kiwanis Club Fishing Tournament, Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison |
| 15 – 18 |
Ten Minute Plays presented by CB Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre |
| 18 – 19 |
Weekend Warrior Fishing Tournament, Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison |
| 25 – 27 |
Gunnison Growler Weekend (Half-Growler & Full-Growler mountain bike races, Growler Gran Fondo bike ride, Sage Burner trail running races), Gunnison |
| 25 |
Herb Class Series –Dandy Dandelions, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte |
| 30 |
Astronomy Workshop for Adults, Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison |
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| June |
| 1 |
Kids Fishing Derby, Jorgensen Park, Gunnison |
| 2,9,16,23,30 |
Sundays @ 6 (Free Concerts) Presented by Gunnison Arts Center, Legion Park |
| 7 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 7,14,21,28 |
Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center, Live Music on the Courtyard |
| 7 – 14 |
Crested Butte Restaurant Week (Lodging & Dining Deals) |
| 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street |
| 12 – 13 |
Crested Butte Land Trust Caddis Cup Fly-Fishing Tournament, Crested Butte Area |
| 14 |
Youth Astronomy Camp, Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison |
14,15,21,22,
28,29 |
Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison |
| 15 |
Adventure Park, Evolution Bike Park, Zip Lines & Chairlifts Open, CB Mountain Resort |
| 19, 26 |
Wednesdays at Western State Colorado University, Various Topics & Locations Each Week |
| 20 – 23 |
Crested Butte Writers Conference, Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mt. Crested Butte |
| 21 – 23 |
Gunnison River Festival, Gunnison |
| 22, 29 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street |
| 23 – 30 |
Crested Butte Bike Week, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte |
| 24 |
Alpenglow (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 27 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 28 |
Big Mountain Enduro Biking Series, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 29 – 30 |
Bridges of the Butte 24-Hour Townie Tour for the Adaptive Sports Center, Crested Butte |
| 30 – Aug. 11 |
Crested Butte Music Festival, Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley |
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| July |
| June 30–Aug. 11 |
Crested Butte Music Festival, Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley |
| 1,8,15,22,29 |
Alpenglow (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 3,10,17,24,31 |
Wednesdays at Western State Colorado University, Various Topics & Locations Each Week |
| 2 |
Black & White Ball, Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum |
| 4 |
Independence Day Fun in Gunnison, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte |
| 5 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 5,12,19,26 |
Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center, Live Music on the Courtyard |
5,6,12,13,19,
20,26,27 |
Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison |
| 6 – 7 |
Bluegrass In Paradise presented by Crested Butte Music Festival, Mt. Crested Butte |
| 6 – 14 |
Cattlemen’s Days, Gunnison |
| 6,13,20,27 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street |
| 7,14,21,28 |
AWEFest Presented by Artists of the West Elks, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
| 7,14,21,28 |
Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street |
| 7,14,21,28 |
Sundays @ 6 (Free Concerts) Presented by Gunnison Arts Center, Legion Park |
| 8 |
13th Annual Taylor Park Marina Fishing Derby, Taylor Reservoir |
| 8 – 14 |
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, Crested Butte |
| 10,17,24,31 |
Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 11 – 14 |
Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival, Crested Butte |
| 12 & 13 |
Caddis Cup (fly-fishing tournament) Presented by Crested Butte Land Trust, Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley |
| 16 – 28 |
Opera In Paradise, presented by Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte & Mt. CB |
| 19 – 20 |
Summer Theatre for Youth Performances presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre |
| 21 |
38th Annual Gunnison Art in the Park, Legion Park |
| 24-28, 30-31 |
“Cabaret” presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre |
| 25 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 25 – 28 |
Writing the Rockies: Gunnison Creative Writers Workshop, Western State Colorado Univ. |
| 27 |
14th Annual Living Journeys Summit Hike & Mountain Half-Marathon, CB Mtn. Resort |
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| August |
| June 30–Aug. 11 |
Crested Butte Music Festival, Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley |
| 1 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 2 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 2 – 4 |
Crested Butte Arts Festival, Elk Avenue |
| 2,9,16 |
Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center, Live Music on the Courtyard |
2,3,9,10,16,17,
23,24,30,31 |
Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison |
| 3,10,17,24,31 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street |
| 4 – 5 |
Crested Butte Open Golf Tournament & Gala benefiting the Adaptive Sports Center |
| 4 – 8 |
Mountain Ultra Marathon presented by Beyond the Ultimate, Crested Butte to Snowmass |
| 4,11,18 |
Sundays @ 6 (Free Concerts) Presented by Gunnison Arts Center, Legion Park |
| 4,11,18,25 |
Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street |
| 5, 12 |
Alpenglow (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 7, 14, 21 |
Wednesdays at Western State Colorado University, Various Topics & Locations Each Week |
| 7,14,21,28 |
Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 9 – 11 |
Gypsy Jazz In Paradise, presented by Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte & Mt. CB |
| 11, 18, 25 |
AWEFest Presented by Artists of the West Elks, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
| 15 – 18 |
Gunnison Car Show Weekend (Car Show, Carvin’ Up Colorado & High Octane Arts & Crafts Festval), Gunnison |
| 29 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 31 – Sept. 1 |
The People’s Fair (Arts, Crafts & More), Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
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| September |
| Aug 30-Sept 1 |
The People’s Fair (Arts, Crafts & More), Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
| 1 – 30 |
September Splendor in the Rockies, Valleywide |
| 1,8,15,22,29 |
Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street |
| 6,7,13,14 |
Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison |
| 6 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 6 – 8 |
Astrophotography Workshop, Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison |
| 7 |
Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-Off, Mt. Crested Butte |
| 7,14,21,28 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street |
| 7 – 8 |
37th Annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour, Crested Butte |
| 15 – 21 |
Vinotok fall harvest festival, Crested Butte |
| 26 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
| 26 – 29 |
Crested Butte Film Festival, Crested Butte & Gunnison |
| 27 – 29 |
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Mountain Bike Races, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 29 |
Closing Day for Adventure Park, Bike Park, Zip Lines & Chairlifts, CB Mountain Resort |
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| October |
| 4 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 5,12,19,26 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street (last 2 weeks at Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center) |
| 6,13 |
Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street |
| 31 |
Halloween Parade Presented by KBUT Radio, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
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| November |
| 2 |
Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center |
| 7 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 16 |
Sugar Plum Festival, Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center, Gunnison |
| 20 |
Opening Day for Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 23 |
Opening Day for Crested Butte Nordic Center |
| 27 |
Opening Day for Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 28 – 30 |
Thanksgiving Training Camp, Crested Butte Nordic Center |
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| December |
| 6 |
Night of Lights, Main Street, Gunnison |
| 6 |
First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison |
| 7 |
Holiday Bazaar, Crested Butte Community School |
| 7 – 8 |
Holiday Open Houses, Downtown Gunnison |
| 14 |
Light Up Night, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte |
| 14, 21 |
Citizens Races, Crested Butte Nordic Center |
| 17 |
Full Moon Snowshoe Tour, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 24 |
Torchlight Parade, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 31 |
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks, Crested Butte Mountain Resort |
| 31 |
New Year’s Eve Yurt Dinner & Party, Crested Butte Nordic Center’s Magic Meadows Yurt |
| 31 |
ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte |
