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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.

billy Bar

billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Town of Crested Butte Block Party

Big Mine Skatepark 620 1/2 2nd St., 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. Come enjoy free pizza, music by Sam Heart, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and lots of input opportunities on […]

Free

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

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

Sophia Rosenfeld, "What Can We Talk About? The Free Speech Battle in our Colleges and Universities"

Free

Live! from Mt. Crested Butte

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

Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk & disco and modern post-punk & electro. Local opener starts at 5:30 pm.

The Almont Pavillion Dance Series

The Almont Pavillion Dance series takes place every Wednesday night through the summer with free dance lessons from 6-7pm and live music for dancing from 7:30-9pm. The Pavillion is the historic dance hall built in 1921 on the property of 3 rivers resort. The venue is an easy walk from the RTA and is free […]

Free

Parent/Tween Hand Building Experience

Abra Karbin Ceramics 723 S 9th Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

Parent/Tween Hand Building Experience Wednesday, May 22 OR July 24. 6:00pm to 9:00pm This course is designed to bring parents and tweens together for a fun and creative pottery adventure. In this casual and relaxed setting, you and your tween will learn the art of hand building with clay. No previous experience is required - […]

$40 – $60

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 Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]

Free

The Big Summer Bash

Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

Join the Trailhead Children's Museum for our BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring Colorado's own Black Canyon Boys and the Mojo Birds. The Black Canyon Boys are a high-energy, family friendly, bluegrass trio out of Montrose, CO. The Mojo Birds are an eclectic band of songwriters based in Durango, CO, whose […]

Free – $80

Pop Up Pottery – Friends Night Out

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

Bring your friends and have a creative night on the wheel with your besties!

$50

Living Journeys Summit Hike

Mt. Crested Butte 911 Gothic Road, Mt Crested Butte, CO, United States

Living Journeys is excited to celebrate 25 years of the beloved Summit Hike on Saturday July 27th at Mt. Crested Butte. For a quarter-century, the Summit Hike has brought together local residents, friends, families, coworkers, and visitors to celebrate, support, and remember those who have faced or are currently facing cancer. Whether one chooses to […]

$35 – $50

25th Annual Summit Hike

Funds raised from the event go directly to Living Journeys' critical cancer support programs. But it's not just about raising money: it's about coming together as a community to celebrate, support, and remember those who have faced or are currently facing cancer. Funds raised from the event go directly to Living Journeys' critical cancer support […]

$35 – $50

Family Movie Matinee

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

Join us at the Majestic Theatre on Saturday, July 27 at 3:30 pm for a family movie matinee! All ages are welcome to this free showing of a family classic. Screening: Jumanji (1995) When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades & and a […]

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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