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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.

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

$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! […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

free

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) […]

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. […]

$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 […]

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 […]

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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