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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.

Thighs Before Pies Turkey Trot

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

The Go Initiative is proud to host the 8th annual Thighs Before Pies Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day, November 28th, 2024. Community members of all ages + abilities are encouraged […]

$45

Community Thanksgiving

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Enjoy a free Thanksgiving Meal- family friendly!

Free

Live Music with Bill Dowell & Friends

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Bill Dowell & Friends offer up a wide array of Americana favorites and originals from the '70s, '80s and '90s.

FREE

Live Music with Sam Eberle

Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

Sam Eberle is a talented blues musician hailing from Crested Butte, known for his soulful guitar playing and evocative performances. Leading the Sam Eberle Blues Band for eight years, he […]

FREE

Santa Paws

Pawsitively Native 229 N. Main Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Friendly leashed pets, adults, and kids are all invited to come and have their photo taken with Santa Paws on Friday, December 6th between 5 and 7pm and Saturday, December […]

$15

Santa Paws

Pawsitively Native 229 N. Main Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Friendly leashed pets, adults, and kids are all invited to come and have their photo taken with Santa Paws on Friday, December 6th between 5 and 7pm and Saturday, December […]

$15

Santa Storytime!

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, December 7 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. There […]

free

Santa Storytime!

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

Please join us at the Crested Butte Library at 1:30 pm on Sunday, December 8 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. […]

free

North Valley Pop up Pantry

Oh Be Joyful Church 625 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, CO

North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh […]

Free

Family Movie Night!

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

Join us at the Crested Butte Library on Thursday, December 12 at 6 pm for a family movie night! All ages are welcome to this free showing of a family […]

free

FREE Movie Night – Home Alone

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Free movie night at WCU Theater. Home Alone will have two show times at 5:30pm and 8pm.

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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