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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.

Gunnison Country By Horseback

Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison

Explore the Gunnison County by Horseback! Here's your chance to join Erin and friends on a horseback ride through the beautiful Gunnison Country. You'll learn about backcountry horseback riding, local […]

$300

Meet & Greet, Book Sales & Signing

Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

Sunday, July 16th from 4 -6 pm Come say "Hi!" to Shelley and get a copy (or a few!) of her international bestseller Go As A River personalized! Set amid […]

Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeo

Gunnison Fairgrounds 275 S Spruce St # A, Gunnison

123 Years Strong. Cattlemen's Days celebrates the Cowboy in Us All! Each July, the ranching culture of the Gunnison Valley struts its stuff in the "Granddaddy of Colorado Rodeos," an […]

Blueback

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte

Crested Butte Film Festival travels Down Under, deep into the ocean, for Blueback - a complex and emotional film about a mother and daughter's passion for the ocean and each […]

$15

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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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

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