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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.

Mallardi Music Mash

First time Performed Music Original Music Collabs by 16 of your favorite artists

$10

Art in the Park

Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

Vendors show and sell art work; sponsors use income from event to support scholarships for nontraditional students at Western Colorado State University

Free

An Evening with Ed Zwick

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

Support Crested Butte Film Festival and join us for a very special evening with Oscar and Emmy-winning writer-director-producer and Crested Butte resident, Ed Zwick. He'll discuss his new memoir, Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood. Ed will do readings from his book, share stories, conversation and more. Books will be available […]

$15

Mallardi Music Mash

Join us to experience first time original songwriting mash ups from your favorite local artists

$10

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Alison Nordt, Ph.D. "From JWST to Habitable Worlds: Technology Enabling Scientific Discovery"

Free

CB State of Mind Donation Day with EpicPromise

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

CB SOM has partnered with EpicPromise for a Donation Day on July 31st where donations up to $2,500 will be matched. CB State of Mind will be in attendance and MCing Music on the Mountain that evening put on by Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association. Come on out, dance, get some CB State […]

Free

CBMBA Wednesday Workday

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

Sponsored by Crested Butte Mountain Runners Food Sponsored by Teocalli Tamale Location TBD Check CBMBA instagram/facebook for details!

Free

Live! from Mt. Crested Butte

Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

E.N Young has been a frontline soldier for Roots Reggae music his entire life, joining world music band Stranger in 2002 after having an eclectically musical childhood and former member of Tribal Seeds. Along his musical path, he has played onstage with many influential reggae artists including, Sister Nancy, Tamarama, Stranger, Slightly Stoopid, Clear Conscience, […]

Town of Crested Butte Block Party

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Grab a snack from Plantn' Tree food truck, enjoy music by Bruce Hayes, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and […]

Free

Michael Schmidt

Live Music 5 - 8 PM: For most of his life, Michael has sought to find music wherever he could find it. A fan of music first, he hopes to bring you what everyone craves from live music... a good time. With a growing interest in all sorts of music, his music styling ebb and […]

FREE

B’nai Butte Benefit Concert

Congregation B'nai Butte invites you to the 2nd annual Benefit Concert: A Taste of the Chai (pronounced "hi") Life on August 1st! The night of dinner and music features Greg Schochet and Little America, with opening act Jordan Brandenburg. The event will take place at the Sweet Reunion Concert venue with a VIP experience and […]

$30

Paint Your Own Pottery

Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Pop in and pick a pre-made ceramic piece to paint and decorate! We'll take care of the rest and your piece will be available for pick-up within 2 weeks! Saturday, June 29th - Drop in between 10am and 12pm Prices vary depending on the piece you choose!

Varies

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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