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.
These fun and interactive music and dance classes are for babies, toddlers and preschoolers (with their caregivers). Class runs for eight weeks (some dates excepted). Cost includes accompanying music and book.
High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) is partnering with the Town of Crested Butte for a wet meadow restoration project along the Slate River. Volunteers will assist in stabilizing hand-built wood structures. This will include wire removal, willow planting, and shoveling sod for further stability. Participants will also be learn about the methods for restoration, why […]
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, a presentation by historian Duane Vandenbusche, music and light refreshments. Text Debra at 970.209.7030 for more information.
As extreme weather events are already on the rise, there is still so much we can accomplish together! Make a sign if you can, march with us, and become informed about how we can protect our climate. Meet our partners who already do so much in this valley, and learn about important actions you can […]
Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 6 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, September 27 and 28, for A Community Conversation on Climate: Simple, Serious, and Solvable. Wednesday September 27th at 6pm Colleen Cope: The Science of a Changing Climate Thursday September 28th Bruce Bartleson & Ricardo Vazquez Perales Bruce Bartleson will discuss: Climate […]
Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 6 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, September 27 and 28, for A Community Conversation on Climate: Simple, Serious, and Solvable. Wednesday September 27th at 6pm Colleen Cope: The Science of a Changing Climate Thursday September 28th Bruce Bartleson & Ricardo Vazquez Perales Bruce Bartleson will discuss: Climate […]
The Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley and Western Colorado University are enthusiastically partnering to present TICtalks: These Wild Lands on the evening of Thursday, September 28 in the University Center Theatre on campus. In this, the fourth installment of TICtalks, we will hear from Western faculty, alum, students and collaborators who all have deep […]
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 6 for the 28th annual ski and snowboard film "Legend Has It." Come early for prize giveaways from partners like Atomic, Volkl, YETI, Sierra Nevada, […]
The Gunnison Valley Observatory & Gunnison County Libraries invite you to view the October 14 solar eclipse at the library. The partial eclipse will cover approximately 85% of the sun between 9 am-12 pm. The Observatory will provide solar viewing telescopes and expertise; the library will provide solar viewing glasses! This event is free & […]
Don't miss out on your opportunity to apply to Western Colorado University for free! On October 17-19, Colorado residents will have their application fees waived at 10 participating institutions across the state. https://events.western.edu/event/colorado_free_application_days
Don't miss out on your opportunity to apply to Western Colorado University for free! On October 17-19, Colorado residents will have their application fees waived at 10 participating institutions across the state. https://events.western.edu/event/colorado_free_application_days
Volunteers will spend time building rock structures to improve critical habitat for the Gunnison Sage-Grouse. We will use innovative, yet simple, restoration methods-small rock structures to raise the water table to support plants and insects needed by wildlife. https://www.hccacb.org/news/volunteer-opportunity-wet-meadow-restoration-ata-hrefhttpswwwhccacborgcalendarvolunteer-project-wet-meadow-restoration-at-centennial-state-wildlife-area-centennial-state-wildlife-areaa
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!
