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.
Join us for the 122nd Gunnison Cattlemen's Days Rodeo. We will be keeping the tradition alive July 14-16, 2022. Each July, the ranching culture of the Gunnison Valley struts its stuff in the “Granddaddy of Colorado Rodeos,” an event staged by the community for PRCA competitors and the people who love to watch them. Thursday, July 14, 2022- PRCA Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo (#1 TETWP Rodeo in the Country, 6 years running) Friday, July 15, 2022- PRCA Patriot Night Rodeo Saturday, July 16, 2022- Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy Rodeo Tickets available on the website, in person at the Ticket Trailer at the Gunnison Bank on Tomichi a week prior to rodeo, and a limited number of tickets sold at the gates! #GrandaddyOfColoradoRodeos #RodeoSince1900 #GunnisonTough
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!