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.
Literary Lecture: Auden Schendler
May 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Auden Schendler visits Crested Butte to discuss his book Terrible Beauty: Reckoning with Climate Complicity and Rediscovering Our Soul. In breathtaking vignettes, Schendler recounts his own journey searching for solutions and the unlikely places where they occur-from taking over the stodgy board of a rural electricity co-op, to the frustrations of being a progressive town councilor in a community resistant to change. Terrible Beauty is a refreshing and compelling argument for the necessity of solving climate change, and how to do so meaningfully.
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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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