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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.

Watershed Team Roping and Barrel Racing

Fred Field Center 275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Local team roping and barrel racing event. Auction starts at 5:00pm, followed by barrel racing and team roping.

Free

Live! From Mt. Crested Butte

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

Paul McDonald's voice is immediately recognizable and impossible to ignore. Often compared to legends like Rod Stewart and Bob Dylan, the poetic story-driven narratives and deeply catchy hooks in his music are delivered by a raspy yet refined voice reminiscent of another era that demands to be heard right now. He pulls off the rare […]

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

Sci-Fridays at the Majestic Theatre

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

Come watch a classic Sci-Fi flick on the big screen at the Majestic Theatre! Curated by Crystal Staggs

Free

Parade

Main Street Gunnison Gunnison, CO, United States
Free

Mt. Crested Butte 50th Anniversary Celebration & C

Base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort mt. crested butte, CO

Let's celebrate Mt. Crested Butte turning 50! Dress up in your best 70s or gold-themed costumes and let's get down 70s style! This is a FREE community event, featuring live music by Boogie Machine and Jack Cloonan & the Colorado All-Stars, anniversary cake and cupcakes by Cake Me Away, a pop-up museum outlining Mt. CB […]

FREE

Garlic Mike’s

Garlic Mike's 2674 CO-135, Gunnison, CO, United States

Eldo

The Eldo 215 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Sundays at 6

Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

Join the Gunnison Arts Center for free community concerts in Legion Park every Sunday at 6pm!

Alpenglow: Jacob Larson

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

The Jacob Larson Band is a 10 piece funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music. Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, the band shares their own take on notable influences such as Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. Jacob, an experienced […]

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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