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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.

Poker Ride & BBQ

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Enjoy a trail ride on your own horse or a hike through spectacular views of the gorgeous fall colors and see if you collect the cards for a winning poker hand! This is an outdoor fundraiser for Gunnison Tough! POKER RIDE Horse Owners: ready to try your luck on horseback and have some fun? The […]

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Poker Ride, Hike, Bike

Ambush Ranch Brush Creek Rd, Crested Butte, CO, United States

In the morning, pick your activity! a hiking loop two seperatre mountain biking loops for different ability levels a horse back riding loop a unique opportunity to use private trails on ambush ranch during peak leaf season! Poker cards will be drawn as you leave and return to the ranch's home base. Winnings paid in […]

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GHS Soccer Homecoming Game

Gunnison High School Football Field N 11th St, Gunnison, CO, United States

The GHS soccer team is hosting Crested Butte for homecoming. Concessions, raffle prizes, merchandise, etc will be at the game.

Annual Potluck

It's almost that time of year again; we've set the date for the Annual Potluck. Join us Thursday, October 3rd at The Nordic Center at 5 p.m. Let's kick winter off right with shared food, good friends, correct or incorrect snow predictions, and intense wax debates.

Free

Red Lady Celebration

Elk Avenue, Crested Butte Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

The community is invited to celebrate the successful conclusion of the fight to Save Red Lady after 47 years! On Elk Avenue, there will be dancing in the street to Floodgate Operators on Friday, October 4th, from 5pm till dark. Commemorative T-shirts too. Red attire is encouraged for this monumental, historic occasion!

Free

Camp 4 Coffee Cart to Cart Trail Run

Camp4Coffee CB South 161 Gillaspey Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

10 or 19mile trail runs at the height of the fall colors! Fun prizes to winners and random participants!

$75

Big + Little Art

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

This engaging class invites families to explore their artistic talents and collaborate on exciting projects in a fun, supportive environment. From painting and drawing to crafting and sculpting, you'll embark on creative adventures side by side! Join us and get creative with your little one. Please wear play clothes! 4 Saturdays | October 5th - […]

$65

Cauldrons + Creepy Garland

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

Get into the Halloween spirit with our Cauldron & Creepy Garland Ceramic Class! Craft your own spooky cauldron and ghostly garland for a touch of seasonal magic. Join us for a fun, creative evening!

$50

MTCB Fall Festival

Mountain Wedding Garden 911 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Join us for a free fun-filled afternoon featuring live music by Mama Lingua, pumpkin patch and children's activities by Trailhead, cookie decorating, a live charcuterie display, free drinks, and more! Food trucks will be on-site serving up delicious lunches as well!

FREE

Oktoberfest 2024 @ Zuni West

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

Join Zuni West for the 3rd Annual Crested Butte Oktoberfest, hosted for the first year at our brand new location in CB South! Featuring Clay Street Unit, a stellar 6 piece based out of Denver, CO, rooted deep in homegrown southern Country/Folk and branching into the bluegrass sound that's heard throughout the Appalachian hills. Featuring […]

$20

Jeny and the Bets

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

Opening the 3rd annual Oktoberfest at Zuni West Brewing. Tasty melodies, raw lyrics, and a frontwoman who commands the stage. Jeny and the Bets bring big energy, presenting a gritty & ethereal sonic landscape inspired by the rugged beauty of their hometown.

FREE

NEW LIBRARY SITE VISIT

Join us at 1pm at the corner of Elcho Avenue and Glacier Street in Crested Butte South on Saturday, October 5 for a New Library Site Visit & CB South Subdivision Groundbreaking! Learn about the new library project and contribute your ideas!

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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