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.
9/11 procession
September 11 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
CBFPD will stage at the 4 way parking lot with apparatus and at 8:35am. Member of the community and visitors are welcome to join CBFPD members while they proceed up to 3rd and Elk for a 9/11 ceremony and moment of silence. After the procession, CBFPD members and apparatus will head to st 1 (306 maroon ave.) where we will begin setting up the luminary bags for a 9/11 memorial display. Community members and visitors can come by station 1 to see the memorial display in the evening when it is all lit up.
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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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