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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The Big Summer Bash
July 25 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Free – $80
Join the Trailhead Children’s Museum for our BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring Colorado’s own Black Canyon Boys and the Mojo Birds. The Black Canyon Boys are a high-energy, family friendly, bluegrass trio out of Montrose, CO. The Mojo Birds are an eclectic band of songwriters based in Durango, CO, whose diverse backgrounds converge to pull out dance moves you didn’t even know you had! You can look forward to lots of dancing, familiar favorites and original tunes, and joining in on the music making with an interactive element for the kiddos! Your ticket to the BIG SUMMER BASH will include live music, face painting, and larger than life art and play experiences. Bring the whole family with our discounted family ticket packs, and come celebrate summer with the Trailhead! Family Ticket Packs will ONLY be available online. Get your family pack today and save! The BIG SUMMER BASH will benefit the Trailhead Children’s Museum, and allow us to continue providing critical development and learning opportunities through art and play to all of the local and visiting families in the Gunnison Valley. Please consider adding an additional contribution to your ticket, and help us protect PLAY FOR ALL! The BIG SUMMER BASH is made possible by grant funding from the Town of Mt. Crested Butte and Crested Butte Dental.
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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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