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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.

Connect the Dots

Thrive Yoga Crested Butte 326 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Our first community offering to dive into curiosity and play & reconnect with your inner-child. Practice emotional naming, allowance, & embodied release. Expand self-awareness and internal clarity. All proceeds to benefit CB State of Mind - bring a journal and open mind!

$20 – $40

WCU Homecoming 2024

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join us in Gunnison, CO, from September 20-21, 2024, for a memorable Homecoming celebration at Western Colorado University! This year, we are excited to honor and celebrate the milestone reunions of the classes ending in 4 & 9, starting with the Class of 1954 (1959, 1964, 1969 etc.). As Mountaineers, our spirit of adventure and […]

$15

Crested Butte Film Festival

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

IT'S FILM FESTIVAL TIME! Check out this seasons films, panels, and parties at our website. We're starting Wednesday Sept 18th with a showcase of local short films followed by a Colorado Premiere, CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY, a moving film about young villagers in the high peaks of Afghanistan, from rival ethnic groups build makeshift […]

$15

Crested Butte Film Festival

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

IT'S FILM FESTIVAL TIME! Check out this seasons films, panels, and parties at our website. We're starting Wednesday Sept 18th with a showcase of local short films followed by a Colorado Premiere, CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY, a moving film about young villagers in the high peaks of Afghanistan, from rival ethnic groups build makeshift […]

$15

Improv Workshop

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Discover the joy of improvisation with our series of engaging workshops over the next four months! No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and creativity. Unleash your imagination, build confidence, and have fun! This is a great way to hang out with the theatre community in the valley. Come play with Subject to Change!

Free

Gunnison Valley Observatory Deluxe Tour

Gunnison Valley Observatory 2408 County Road 38, Gunnison, CO

Special "after season" viewing event at the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Hopefully better weather in September. Small group so you get to spend more time looking through GVO's large telescope. We normally view 3-4 objects and weather permitting we should be able to view 7-8 on this specially scheduled Deluxe Tour. Kids welcome (bedtime permitting as […]

$25

Women’s Networking Night

Island Acres Resort Motel 38339 Highway 50, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us for an extra special Women's Networking Night Come network with the wonderful ladies of the Gunnison Valley! This month's networking night is going to be extra special - We'll be meeting at the Island Acres Resort for refreshements and light appetizers and then around 7:00 PM, we'll head over to the historic Hartman's […]

$5.00

Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk

Here and Now Acupuncture and Asian Medicine 115 S Colorado St, Gunnison, CO, United States

The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]

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Barrel Top Talks – Crested Butte Land Trust

Buckel Family Wine 1018 CO-135 Unit B, Gunnison, CO, United States

Do you want to know more about water, land, agriculture and recreation in the Gunnison Valley? Are there ways to leverage water to improve our life, land and livelihood? Get into the conversation and learn more about what your neighbors are up to in the valley. Join the Crested Butte Land Trust as they take […]

Ghost Story Themed Walking Tour

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

Learn about the Ghosts of Crested Butte while walking down our historic main street, Elk Ave.

$20 – $25

Evening Wheel Throwing

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Unlock your creativity and master the art of pottery in our Evening Wheel Throwing Class! This 6-week course is designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills, offering a hands-on experience with expert guidance. 6 Wednesdays | October 2nd - November 6th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM

$300

Author Talk:

Crested Butte Library 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us on Thursday, October 3 at 6 pm at the Crested Butte Library for an evening with writer and Gunnison native, Judy Fairchild. Judy will discuss her book The Old Eve Tree. About the book: During the summer of 1952, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, seven-year-old Tilly Harris begins to see her world differently. This […]

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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