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.
Van Tours with Vandenbusche
July 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
$75 – $85
This tour will be centered around the history of The North Country with discussion topics including O Be Joyful/Pittsburgh, Irwin, Elkton, Smith Hill, Marble, Paradise Divide, Yule Pass, Floresta, Schofield Park, Gothic, and Washington Gulch. We meet at the Crested Butte Museum at 8am. Duane will go over his topics for the day and we will head out in the van to make stops along the way. A miner’s sack lunch and transportation are included in the ticket price. This tour will return to the Museum around 3pm. Tickets for members are $75 each and for non-members are $85 each.
Related Events
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!
Agency Tourism Marketing