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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.

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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 as affordability, accessibility, climate, sustainability, poverty, justice, and energy security. Western's first ever Energy Elevated Forum seeks to bring together students, faculty, government, communities, and […]

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 clothing and gear to the Three Rivers Resort for a ladies (and kids) clothing and gear swap. The seasons are changing and it's time to […]

$5.00

Thighs Before Pies 7th Annual 5k Turkey Trot

IOOF Park 206 North Main, Gunnison, Colorado

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 at 10am and the "1k Gobble Wobble" starts at 10:30am. Both races start and end at IOOF Park in Gunnison at 124 East Virginia Avenue.

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 and 7th Annual Cookie Exchange! We look forward to getting together and celebrating the start to the Holiday Season! If you'd like to participate in […]

$5.00

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Annual Night of Lights

Main Street Gunnison Gunnison, CO, United States

Annual kick off to the Gunnison Holiday season. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the lighting of the community tree. Santa lights the tree at 6:30pm. If you would like to display your organization, business on the street for the event call the chamber at 970 641 1501. Join in the Holiday festivities! […]

Free

Santa Paws

Pat's Screen Printing 242 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Bring your four-legged friends to get their photo taken with Santa on Friday, December 1st between 5pm and 7:30pm or on Saturday, December 2nd between 11am and 2pm at Pat's Screen Printing located at 242 N. Main Street in Gunnison. Photos are $14.95 and all proceeds go to the Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League. Cash […]

$14.95

Avalanche Awareness Night

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Join the CBAC for our annual Avalanche Awareness Night! There will be forecaster presentations, giveaways, new CBAC swag and season stoke!

$5 – $10

Beacon Brush Up

Crested Butte Community School 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte, CO

Join the CBAC and our avalanche forecasters for a day of brushing up on your avalanche rescue skills. Beacon drills and skills, rescue scenarios and shoveling and evacuation techniques. Field skills practice from 9-2 with the afterparty from 3-5.

Free

West African Dance Class

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

All levels West African Dance class with Mami Sayon Camara of Kissidugu Foundation. All levels and ages are welcome. Bring water, clothes easy to move in . Barefoot class. Jones, CB Center for the Arts. Drop in $22

$22

Santa Paws

Pat's Screen Printing 242 N Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Bring your four-legged friends to get their photo taken with Santa on Friday, December 1st between 5pm and 7:30pm or on Saturday, December 2nd between 11am and 2pm at Pat's Screen Printing located at 242 N. Main Street in Gunnison. Photos are $14.95 and all proceeds go to the Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League. Cash […]

$14.95
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Santa Storytime!

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

Please join us at the Gunnison Library from 2-4 pm on Saturday, December 2 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. There will be cookies and cocoa as well as a candy cane craft! This event is free & open to the public.

free
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Santa Storytime!

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

Please join us at the Crested Butte Library from 2-4 pm on Sunday, December 3 for story time with Santa! Enjoy some cozy holiday stories read by Kris Kringle himself. There will be cookies and cocoa as well as a candy cane craft! This event is free & open to the public.

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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