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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.

GVAWL’s Annual Yard Sale

The Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) will hold its annual yard sale on Saturday, September 9th from 9am until 2pm at 508 N 7th in Gunnison, Colorado. Many items will be purchase by donation while others will be priced by donation and all proceeds will go to GVAWL. If you would like to donate […]

Free

25th Annual Mt. Crested Butte Chili and Beer Festi

Base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort mt. crested butte, CO

THE LIL SMOKIES play on the Red Lady Stage from 2:pm-3:45pm / The Black Canyon Ramblers open from 12pm-1:30pm

$60.00

Fall Fest 2023

Harmels on the Taylor 6748 County Road 742, Almont, CO, United States

Harmels on the Taylor is hosting Fall Fest again this year with games for kids, a chili cook-off and local vendors on Saturday, September 9 from 12-4pm. If interested in joining the chili cook-off or hosting a vendor booth, please email [email protected].

Free

Bridges of the Butte

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join the Adaptive Sports Center for the 19th Annual Bridges of the Butte Townie Tour. Ride laps on a bridge-centered course through Crested Butte, raising money for the Adaptive Sports Center and enjoy good friends, good fun, and good food! Cost of registration is $24 per adult rider, $12 per youth rider.

$24

September Music Cruise

IOOF Park 206 North Main, Gunnison, Colorado

2023 Summer is looking festive with the Music Cruise. Come Join us! Ride around and follow on your bike, or meet us at IOOF Park around 7pm for a half hour music set! El verano de 2023 se presenta festivo con el Crucero Musical, Áònete a nosotros! ÁDen la vuelta y sigan en su bicicleta, […]

Free!

Munchkin’s Music and Dance classes

Crested Butte Town Hall 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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.

$168

Yoga in the Garden

Mountain Wedding Garden 911 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the CB Yoga Coop is excited to announce it's second year of Yoga in the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from June 28 through September 27, 2023 from 12 pm - 1 pm at the Mountain Wedding Garden Pavilion for a FREE community yoga class! Some […]

FREE

Mid-Week on Main Street

IOOF Park 206 North Main, Gunnison, Colorado

Join for the second season of this FREE music series in the IOOF Park in downtown Gunnison, Main Street and Virginia Avenue. Once a month during June, July, August and September. 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Open to all, bring a picnic and or plan to get a great food option from Taco Cat Taco […]

FREE

Munchkin’s Music and Dance classes

High Attitude Dance Academy 120 N Wisconsin St, Gunnison, CO, United States

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.

$168

Town Ranch Restoration Project

Tommy V. Ball Field 910 Ninth St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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 […]

High Country Heritage Day

Gunnison Pioneer Museum 803 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

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.

free

Camp 4 Coffee Cart to Cart Trail Run

Camp4Coffee CB South 161 Gillaspey Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

10 & 19 mile Trail runs, mostly on single track at the height of the fall colors. Fun prizes to winners and random participants!

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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