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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.

Live Music with The Tenny Men

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

Oktoberfest at Zuni West Brewing. The Tenny Men are a Denver-based band who have been bringing high energy rock covers and originals to the masses since 2021. The boys (men) rip classic rock tunes, sing the blues, and groove funky jams. Their zesty sauce draws from a variety of influences, from the Grateful Dead and […]

FREE

Harvest Block Print

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

Create beautiful, handcrafted prints using traditional block printing techniques. Design and carve your own blocks inspired by autumn's bounty, and learn how to transfer your designs onto paper or fabric. Perfect for all skill levels, this class is a fun and creative way to embrace fall and produce unique, seasonal art. Ages 12+ Saturday, October […]

$35

Run with the Mountaineers

Mountaineer Bowl 106 Maintenance Dr, Gunnison, CO, United States

Kids ages 4-13 are invited to RUN OUT ONTO THE FIELD JUST LIKE THE MOUNTAINEERS at halftime under the lights on October 5! Kick-off is at 6:00 p.m. and kids lineup starts with 10 minutes to go in the second quarter at the Home Locker Room windows. Also every time the Mountaineers score, we will […]

Clay Street Unit Live at Zuni West Brewing

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

Based out of Denver, CO, Clay Street Unit is rooted deep in homegrown southern country and folk that branches into the bluegrass sound that's heard throughout the Appalachian hills. Forming in early 2021, the band recently released their first EP in the fall of 2022 and just recorded their first full-length album set to be […]

FREE

Gunnison Valley Observatory Deluxe Tour

Gunnison Valley Observatory 2408 County Road 38, Gunnison, CO

A second special "after season" viewing event at the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Hopefully better weather in October. Smaller group so you get to spend more time looking through GVO's large telescope. We normally view 3-4 objects and weather permitting we should hopefully be able to view 7-8 on this specially scheduled Deluxe Tour. Kids welcome […]

$25

Live Music with Clay Street Unit

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

Oktoberfest at Zuni West Brewing. Based out of Denver, CO, Clay Street Unit is rooted deep in homegrown southern country and folk that branches into the bluegrass sound that's heard throughout the Appalachian hills. Forming in early 2021, the band recently released their first EP in the fall of 2022 and just recorded their first […]

FREE

North Valley Pop up Pantry

Lodge at Mountaineer Square Courtyard 620 Gothic Rd, Crested Butte, CO, United States

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

Geocaching in the Gunnison Valley

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

Join us at 6pm at Gunnison Library on Friday, October 11 for a geocaching presentation with Camren Hovey. GEOCACHING is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a GPS receiver or mobile device to hide and seek containers, called geocaches, at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. Join us for a […]

free

Sage Burner Trail Race

Hartman Rocks Recreation Area Gunnison, CO

Sage Burner Trail Race is hosted in the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area of Gunnison, Colorado. The race offers some technical slickrock, some smooth singletrack, and doubletrack for speed.

$60

Super Saturday Storytime!

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

Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 12 for Super Saturday Storytime. October's theme is Mythical Monster Mash! Wear your costumes! There will be stories and an activity for the whole family. Free & open to the public.

free

Clueless (1995)

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly klutzy new student Tai a makeover. When Tai becomes more popular than she is, […]

Free

Chamber Business After Hours

The Phantom of the Main Place with the Gunnison Chamber requests your presence at his Business After Hours and open house for free wine, chili, face painting, local artists,and more mysteries................. Costumes encouraged

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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