Gunnison Valley Events Calendar
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.
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Author Talk: Rick Besecker
December 5 @ 6:00 pm
free
Join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, December 5 for an author talk with Rick Besecker. Rick Besecker is the author of three books including his most recent title Stardust Christmas, and previously Devil’s Pincushion and Developing Success to a Second Nature. Rick was born and raised on a ranch in the remote Cochetopa country of western Colorado. Following a five-decade career in law enforcement, Rick took up “the writing life” on the banks of the Gunnison River. Join us with Rick for an engaging author talk!
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Annual events in Crested Butte and Gunnison
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!
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