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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.

OKTOBERFEST

Gunnison Bank and Trust 232 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States
FREE

Teton Gravity Research Film Premiere:

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

Get ready, Gunnison! Teton Gravity Research is rolling into town for the winter kick-off celebration of the year. Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Friday, October […]

free

MTCB Fall Festival

Join us on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 12 - 4 pm at the Ted Scheske Park and pavilion for the first annual Mt. Crested Butte Fall Festival and celebrate […]

FREE

Gunnison Country Food Pantry Grand Opening

Gunnison County Food Pantry 114 South 14th St., Gunnison, CO, United States

Gunnison Country Food Pantry cordially invites you to attend the Pantry's Grand Opening Celebration on October 10, from 3-6p, at our new location 114 S 14th Street. Light refreshments will […]

Free

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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

Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 12 for a fun game of Loteria to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your […]

Free!

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

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

The Gunnison Valley Observatory & Gunnison County Libraries invite you to view the October 14 solar eclipse at the library. The partial eclipse will cover approximately 85% of the sun […]

free

Volunteer Project: Wet Meadow Restoration

Centennial State Wildlife Area Gunnison, CO, United States

Volunteers will spend time building rock structures to improve critical habitat for the Gunnison Sage-Grouse. We will use innovative, yet simple, restoration methods-small rock structures to raise the water table […]

Free

Pumpkin Patch!

Gunnison Valley Health Hospital 711 N. Taylor, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join us for Gunnison Valley Health's Annual Pumpkin Patch! Saturday October 21st, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Outside the main entrance 711 North Taylor Street Gunnison Colorado 81230 Scavenger hunt […]

free

Geology Jeep Tour

Gunnison National Forest Gunnison, CO, United States

Travel back in time 1.7 billion years with renowned local geologist Dr. Amy Ellwein, aka "Dr. Rock" from the comfort and safety of a legendary Jeep! You will learn about […]

$50 – $150

Thanksgiving Plates & Platters Clay Class

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

October 21, 12pm to 3pm: Thanksgiving Plates & Platters $60/Adult October 23, 5:30pm to 8:30pm: Thanksgiving Plates & Platters $60/Adult Join me at my brand new clay studio for a […]

$60

Ghost Story Hour

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us at the museum from 4pm & 5pm on Monday, October 30th for ghost stories of Crested Butte. This event is family friendly, but youngsters should be comfortable with […]

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Trick ot Treat Business District

Main Street Gunnison Gunnison, CO, United States

Annual Trick or Treat in downtown Gunnison. North Main Street from Highway 50 to Ohio Avenue will be closed to traffic for family friendly trick ot treat festivities! Join the […]

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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