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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GFALL
October 19 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$25
Join us Saturday, October 19, 2024 between 5:00 and 8:00 PM at the Gunnison Elks Lodge (123 S Main Street) for our GFALL Fundraiser and annual auction. The event will include a taco bar, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages, music, a face painting by Amber Knight, games including Giant Uno and Floor Checkers, dessert walks, a photographer (Daphne Wylde) for individual and group photos with beautiful fall backdrops, and huge auction tables with amazing donations made by our local community businesses. Auction items include gift certificates, artwork, beautiful items from Miller Furniture, rights to naming GVAWL kitten and puppy litters, and so much more. This event is a blast, and all proceeds go to your Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League. Tickets are $25 for ages 12 and up, $20 for college students, $10 for ages 5-11, and children 4 and younger are free. All ticket prices will increase $5 at the door ($30 ages 12 and up, $15 ages 5-11, and $5 for ages under 5), so be sure to order your tickets in advance! A gigantic thank you goes to our amazingly wonderful sponsors: Western Colorado University, MarioÕs, and Gunnison Elks Lodge. And we want to thank our huge hearted auction item donors!! Please show your appreciation to these local businesses by giving them your patronage when possible.
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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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