Federal lands comprise 85% of the Gunnison Valley. YOUR trails, rivers and public lands will be OPEN as the snow melts, but personnel cuts at the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Park Service mean all of us will need to keep stewardship top of mind this summer. Pack out all trash, and be extra careful with fire. Together, we can keep our backcountry beautiful!

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.

Mountain Words Festival

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte

The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, and more!

Lunchtime Still Life 16+

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Take a creative break during your day and join artist Karolina Szumilas for an inspiring hour-long lunchtime still life class. This session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, […]

$10

MANUAL (Hill/Bloom) Gallery Reception

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte

Exhibition: May 22-July 27 Pioneers of digital imaging, Suzanne Bloom and Ed Hill have spent over four decades exploring photography, video, and multimedia art, earning prestigious awards like the Guggenheim […]

Free

AND Series: Stitches + Screwdrivers

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Get ready for an evening of creativity, conversation, and a touch of craft with Hope Kesler! In this unique embroidery class, you'll bring your own clothing item-whether it's a shirt, […]

$34 – $40

CRESTED BUCHA OPEN MIC NIGHT

Crested Bucha 315 1/2 N Main St, Gunnison

Crested Bucha presents Open Mic Night hosted by Jim Davidson of the Black canyon Ramblers. So come on down and support Gunnison Valley live music while chilling with Todd's premise-brewed […]

FREE

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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