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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.

Munchkin’s Music and Dance

High Attitude Dance Academy 120 N Wisconsin St, Gunnison

These fun- and joy-filled classes are for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Immerse your child in the language of music! Class runs for 10 weeks, and includes music and […]

$195

CRWC Lunch & Learn

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Did you know that by the end of 2025, it is a requirement that all employers must be in compliance with the new requirement that employers must offer a retirement […]

Free

Learn to Skate Free!

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte

We're thrilled to offer another season of Learn to Skate free lessons. Our favorite thing in the world is helping people get out on snow to enjoy the magical world […]

Free

And Series: Florals + Fuzzy Navels

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Join Deirdre Jones for a vibrant floral acrylic painting workshop where you'll create a beautiful flower composition with a complementary background. Begin by painting the background color, then bring your […]

$45

Threads of Change

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Gunnison writers, photographs and artists who participated in the Gunnison Valley Journal will offer short readings, punctuated with music and more! In the gallery, an exhibit on the changing nature […]

free

Stargazing Tours

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte
$100

20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Calling all winter enthusiasts! High Country Conservation Advocates and the Winter Wildlands Alliance are bringing the 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival to the Western University Theater in Gunnison on January […]

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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