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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.

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 delicate pressed flowers. Bring a small photo to incorporate into your design if you wish! (Frames are 4x3 for reference) Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions […]

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 will be provided. Movies will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles. Movies start at 6 pm. Áònase a nosotros para un festival de cine […]

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" at Rumors Coffee & Tea House on Wednesday, September 26 @ 7 PM. "A Long Tangent" is Fayhee's version of a memoir and contemplates themes […]

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 away in the beautiful mountain town of Crested Butte, with an atmosphere of inspiration fueled by great films, shared experiences, bike rides, hikes, and magical […]

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 & a quest to hike every day for a year.Ó ÒI am really looking forward to returning to Townie Books, where I have done numerous readings […]

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. T-shirt printing provided by Mountain Roots. Bring your own shirt, tote, or other article of cloth to print a unique design on!

$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. Tickets and event information can be found at oktoberfest2023.com.

$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 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, […]

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 neighbors. There will be prizes and food! Free and open to all Loter’a en la biblioteca para celebrar el mes de la herencia hispana Jueves […]

Free!

Volunteer Project: Wet Meadow Restoration

Centennial State Wildlife Area Gunnison, CO, United States

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

Free

Thanksgiving Plates & Platters Clay Class

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

October 21, 12pm to 3pm: Thanksgiving Plates & Platters $60/Adult October 23, 5:30pm to 8:30pm: Thanksgiving Plates & Platters $60/Adult Join me at my brand new clay studio for a delightful ceramic experience in my Thanksgiving Plates & Platters class! Discover the joy of handcrafting your own unique dinnerware just in time for the holiday […]

$60

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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