Night of Lights- November 30, 2012

The annual Night of Lights will be held Friday night, Nov. 30, 2012 and the theme this year will be "Let It Snow" Call the chamber for details, and a registration form to enter. All booths and or sculptures must be lighted and there will be judging on the entries, if you so desire. Also, any and all businesses may enter the window decorating contest using the theme desiginated above.

In the streets of downtown Gunnison

Contact Tammy Scott at 970-641-1501 for details
info@gunnisonchamber.com

Come visit us at Great Crested Butte Lodging!

 

January and February Calendars are UP! Be Sure to Check Them Before You Come!

Coming up over the January-February period? Our January calendar page and February calendar pages are up! Check it out! 

The Winter Activities page is up too.

Lots to look at and read about - some are things you may not have thought of to do! Sleigh Rides, Dog Sledding, Zip Lining, Spa Treatments - book it in advance for Xmas Week!

A Holiday Cabaret- December 28 at 7:30pm

“A HOLIDAY CABARET WITH JAN HORVATH” presented by CB Mountain Theatre
Dec 28, 29

Description of Event: Bright lights come to the black box theatre as we welcome one of New York’s most glamorous Broadway stars, Jan Horvath. She played leading roles on Broadway in The Phantom of the Opera and CATS! Her theatrical and musical talents will warm hearts as we celebrate the Holidays together. Don’t be surprised if this prominent performer unites with some of Crested Butte’s local talent, making this a truly unique cabaret evening for the whole family.
Location of Event: The Mallardi Cabaret Theatre
Contact Information – 970-349-0366 www.cbmountaintheatre.org

USASA Southwest Series Giant Slalom Races- December 19th

Come bear witness to some of the region’s most talented young rippers as they compete to earn their spot at the 2010 USASA National Championships, December 19th.
If the spirit of competition moves you, join in for $25 per event.
Competitor lift tickets run $30 a day.
Family tickets run $45 a day.
We run 2 events per day for Alpine events.
Skiers are welcome to compete in the Slopestyle and Superpipe and Boardercross events.

All Competitions start at 11:00 a.m. Call with questions 970-349-2286.

Rock on Ice- December 16-18th

Nationally recognized ice sculptors will be back for a few days in December to decorate Mountaineer Square (entrance to the base area) and other locations around the mountain with beautifully crafted ice creations, many illuminated for evening viewing.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Opening Day! Crested Butte Nordic Center- November 19th

Crested Butte Nordic Center's Opening Day!

Whether you are a local who is determined to win the Citizens Series trophy or a visitor who has come to take advantage of our early season on-snow Thanksgiving Camp, we’ve got something for everybody. Join us the second weekend of November at the annual Nordic Ski Swap, wine and dine with us Thanksgiving weekend at the Silent Auction Dinner, show off your backcountry Nordic skills at the Super Tour, or take skiing to a whole new level with the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse.

Vinotok September 18-24th

The 26th Annual Vinotok Fall Harvest Festival is a time to celebrate the autumn equinox, the bounty of the summer's harvest, and a time for the community to gather before winter.

Sept 18th- Celebration of the Harvest Mother on Elk Avenue between 1st and 2nd streets- to celebrate and honor people's connection to the earth and the bounty she provides. There will be performances of Vinotok poetry starting at 10am.

       The festival begins with the weekly summer farmers' market on September 18th with additional Vinotok activities, including wreath making, grump boxes, street theatre, and more.

Sept. 19-21- the sharing the ancient traditions, multicultural stories and mythology of the festival at Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum from 7 - 9 p.m.

Liar's Night celebrates the tradition of tall tales, whoppers and adventure stories blown out of proportion that are shared on Thursday evening, Sept. 22 at The Eldo, beginning at 8 p.m.

The Community Feast, featuring regionally harvested dishes of roast pig, corn, mixed vegetables, potatoes and traditional Croatian and Slovenian foods, will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m. at the Crested Butte Depot. Local musicians, writers and poets will provide the entertainment.

The Saturday of Vinotok, Sept. 24, medieval characters accompanied by torchbearers and flag bearers roam the streets and enter restaurants singing harvest songs, dancing and inviting all to participate in the evening's festivities from 5-7:30 p.m. A street production will be held in front of The Eldo on Elk Avenue at 7:30 p.m.