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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.

Grin & Bear It Trail Run

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St, Crested Butte

The Grin & Bear It is Crested Butte's oldest trail challenge. The race offers a 15k sprint to Green Lake and back and a 25k loop.

$65

Parade

Main Street Gunnison Gunnison
Free

Paint Your Own Pottery

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison

Drop in to see our Galleries then wonder into our Clay Studio to choose a piece from our large selection of bisqueware. Most colors in the rainbow available. Prices range […]

$60

Parent/Tot Paint Your Own Pottery

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison

Parent/Tot Paint Your Own Pottery Saturday, May 18, June 8, July 13. 10:00am to 1:00pm Join me for a delightful Parent/Tot Paint Your Own Pottery class at Abra Karbin Ceramics […]

$$ Price ranges on i

The Odd Couple

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 403 2nd Street, Crested Butte

Experience the timeless comedy of The Odd Couple, directed by the brilliant Mary Tuck. Follow the hilarious antics of mismatched roommates, Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, as they navigate the […]

$15 – $25

Two Nights of Spafford

I Bar Ranch 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison

Tincup Mtn Whiskey Presents, Night Two of Spafford. Onsite camping available

$45 – $90

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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