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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.

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 […]

Free

Pumpkin Patch!

Gunnison Valley Health Hospital 711 N. Taylor, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us for Gunnison Valley Health's Annual Pumpkin Patch! Saturday October 21st, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Outside the main entrance 711 North Taylor Street Gunnison Colorado 81230 Scavenger hunt […]

free

Geology Jeep Tour

Gunnison National Forest Gunnison, CO, United States

Travel back in time 1.7 billion years with renowned local geologist Dr. Amy Ellwein, aka "Dr. Rock" from the comfort and safety of a legendary Jeep! You will learn about […]

$50 – $150

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 […]

$60

Ghost Story Hour

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

Join us at the museum from 4pm & 5pm on Monday, October 30th for ghost stories of Crested Butte. This event is family friendly, but youngsters should be comfortable with […]

Donate What You Can

Trick ot Treat Business District

Main Street Gunnison Gunnison, CO, United States

Annual Trick or Treat in downtown Gunnison. North Main Street from Highway 50 to Ohio Avenue will be closed to traffic for family friendly trick ot treat festivities! Join the […]

Free

Blister Speaker Series

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

The Blister Speaker Series at Western Colorado University brings to the Gunnison Valley preeminent athletes, founders, authors, activists, filmmakers, and product designers who are shaping the outdoor industry. The Blister […]

Free

GFALL and Auction

Gunnison Elks Lodge 123 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:30 PM at the Gunnison Elks Lodge for our GFALL Fundraiser and annual auction. The event will include a taco bar, […]

$25

Energy Elevated: Navigating the Energy Evolution

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Cross-sector collaboration is essential to a successful energy evolution that effectively supports the quality of life and related products society demands and depends on while solving for critical issues such […]

Free!

GVWN Fall Clothing & Gear Exchange

Join Us For Our Fall Clothing & Gear Swap Out with the old and in with the new! Clean out the closets and bring your lightly used, unwanted or unneeded […]

$5.00

Thighs Before Pies 7th Annual 5k Turkey Trot

IOOF Park 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, United States

The community is invited to the "Thighs Before Pies" 7th Annual Turkey Trot in the City of Gunnison, Thursday, November 23rd from 10am to 11am. The "5k Turkey Trot" starts […]

Women’s Networking Night & Holiday Cookie Exchange

Join us for our November Womem's Networking Night & Cookie Exchange Join us Wednesday, November 29th at the Three Rivers Resort from 5:30-7:30 for our Holiday Season Women's Networking Night […]

$5.00

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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