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.

SIX STRINGS FOR SIX POINTS is a fundraiser for Six Points Evaluation & Training, Inc being held at Crested Bucha on Friday, 22 August, starting at 6pm. Six Points Evaluation and Training, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization (under IRS Code 501(c)3) serving people with intellectual disabilities and people with traumatic brain injury in Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties. Jim Davidson will be providing the entertainment and there is no cover charge; so, come on by and bring your dough so you can dough-nate to a great local cause.
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!