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.
WHAT: Steel Pulse Concert WHERE: The Budd Barn out Peanut Lake Road **Please note that there is no parking or driving out to the venue-you must bike or walk from town!** WHEN: Tuesday, August 13th, doors open at 5pm, Wiley Jones plays at 5:30, Steel Pulse plays at 7pm HOW: Get your Steel Pulse ‘invite’ here! Details: Your $150 donation for the event includes drinks from Ska Brewing and Zuni West Brewing, cocktails courtesy of Mountain Spirits Liquors, special guest Wiley Jones, MC Rasta Stevie, and STEEL PULSE. This is a private, invite only event with security; your donation secures your invitation.
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!