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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.

Almont Historic Pub Crawl

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us as we explore the history of Almont at Three Rivers Resort and The Almont Resort while you enjoy libations. This "crawl" will feature a historian and an alcoholic […]

$35 – $40

High Country Heritage Day

Gunnison Pioneer Museum 803 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

Everyone's invited to a free High Country Heritage Day at the Gunnison Pioneer Museum on Saturday, September 16th from 9 to 5. Join us for guided tours of the grounds, […]

free

September Crafternoon

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Thursday, September 21 for September Crafternoon! For this month's craft we will be customizing a floating glass photo frame with […]

free

Festival de cine

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Please join us at the Gunnison Library for a movie festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! All are invited to join and enjoy these great movies! Popcorn, candy and drinks […]

Free!

John Fayhee Reading & Book Signing

Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Former Mountain Gazette editor John Fayhee will read from his new book "A Long Tangent: Musings from an Old Man & His Young Dog Hiking Every Day for a Year" […]

Free

13th annual Crested Butte Film Festival

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

Named one of the "25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World" by Movie Maker Magazine, Crested Butte Film Festival is all about engaging with film and with each other. Tucked […]

Various

M. John Fayhee returns to Crested Butte!

Rumors and Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

M. John Fayhee is coming to Crested Butte to read from and sign copies of his latest book, ÒA Long Tangent: Musings from an old man, his young dog & […]

Harvest Hoedown

Sanctuary Somatics 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Come celebrate the end of the harvest season with us! There will be dancing, activities, and loads of fun! Live music by square dance caller Andrea Earley-Coen and her band. […]

$30

Easy Jim, Live at Oktoberfest CB South

Red Mountain Park Teocalli Road, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Zuni Street Brewing presents Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead live at the 2023 Oktoberfest Celebration in CB South at Red Mountain Park on Saturday, September 30th at 6:30pm. […]

$20

OKTOBERFEST

Gunnison Bank and Trust 232 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States
FREE

Teton Gravity Research Film Premiere:

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Get ready, Gunnison! Teton Gravity Research is rolling into town for the winter kick-off celebration of the year. Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Friday, October […]

free

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 12 for a fun game of Loteria to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your […]

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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